Virginia DMV Permit Test Flashcards | Quizlet

What is the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles on Virginia interstates, unless otherwise posted?

$$70\,mph$$

What is the speed limit in school, business, and residential areas?

$$25\,mph$$

What is the maximum speed limit for unpaved roads in Virginia?

$$35\,mph$$

At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is it illegal for a person age $21$ or older to operate a vehicle?

$0.08\%$ or higher

Under the Zero Tolerance law, at what BAC level is it illegal for a person under age $21$ to operate a vehicle?

$0.02\%$ or higher

How many feet before a turn must you signal your intention to turn?

At least $100\,ft$

Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beam headlights?

$$500\,ft$$

Within how many feet of the vehicle you are following must you dim your high beam headlights?

$$200\,ft$$

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

$$15\,ft$$

You may not park within how many feet of an intersection?

$$20\,ft$$

What do double solid yellow lines in the center of the road indicate?

No passing is allowed in either direction

What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

Lane changes are discouraged in those areas

What is the specific meaning of an eight-sided (octagon) traffic sign?

Stop

What is the specific meaning of a three-sided (triangle) traffic sign pointing downward?

Yield

What is the meaning of a diamond-shaped traffic sign?

Warning of special hazards or conditions ahead

What is the meaning of a five-sided (pentagon) traffic sign?

School zone or school crossing

According to Virginia law, what is the recommended following distance for speeds under $35\,mph$?

$$2\,\text{seconds}$$

What is the recommended following distance for speeds between $35\,mph$ and $45\,mph$?

$$3\,\text{seconds}$$

What is the recommended following distance for speeds over $45\,mph$?

$$4\,\text{seconds}$$

In which direction does traffic move within a circular intersection (roundabout)?

Counter-clockwise

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel to avoid injury from airbag deployment?

$8$ and $4$ o'clock positions

Virginia law requires motorists to use headlights whenever visibility is reduced to less than how many feet?

$$500\,ft$$

When parking on a hill with a curb, in which direction should you turn your wheels if you are headed uphill?

To the left (away from the curb)

When parking on a hill with a curb, in which direction should you turn your wheels if you are headed downhill?

To the right (toward the curb)

What does the 'Move Over' law require drivers to do when approaching stationary emergency vehicles with flashing lights?

Change to a lane not next to the vehicle or slow down if a lane change is unsafe