VA Driver's License

just for me based off stuff that isnt immediately obvious on the practice test

It is legal to avoid traffic controls by cutting through a parking lot or field

False

Yellow X or Yellow Diagonal Downward Arrow: These signals mean that you should move out of the lane as soon as safely possible.

True

A flashing red light means

stop, yield to oncoming traffic, and proceed when the way is clear

Traffic signals apply to pedestrians

True

At a red light, come to a complete stop…

before you reach the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk

Lane use signals indicate where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.

True

A left turn at a red traffic signal is allowed when…

You are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street

A red arrow indicates that you may turn after you come to a complete stop and look both ways for traffic and pedestrians.

False, you may not turn now

A yellow diamond type of road sign means

warning of special conditions or hazards ahead (NOT yield the right-of-way)

This road sign means (T intersection sign):

The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead at a stop sign

If you are convicted of exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone…

you may be fined up to $500

You may cross double solid yellow lines to make a left turn.

True

On average, it takes a vehicle moving 65 mph over 500 feet to stop on dry, level pavement

False -- on average takes 344 feet

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on public highways not part of the interstate system is 60 MPH.

False -- it is 55mph

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on public highways not part of the interstate system is 55 MPH

True

Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in a business area is…

25mph

It is illegal to use a radar detector in Virginia.

True

reckless driving is defined as…

driving 20mph+ over speed limit or over 85mph

Average stopping distance on dry, level pavement:

85ft at 25mph,
135ft at 35mph,
195ft at 45mph,
265ft at 55mph,
344ft at 65mph

When following an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency, you may NOT follow closer than:

500ft

Drivers entering an interstate from an entrance ramp have the right-of-way.

False

If traffic lights at an intersection are not working all vehicles must:

slow down and the driver on the LEFT must yield to the driver on the RIGHT

You may not park within how many feet of where fire trucks or equipment are stopped answering an alarm?

500ft

U-turns are permitted on highways.

False

When making a U-turn at an intersection, you should proceed into the ___ or ___ lane traveling in the opposite direction

the outside or right hand lane

When you plan to turn, you should signal _ or _ seconds, ~___ft, ahead of your turn

3 or 4 seconds (100ft)

When two vehicles are approaching each other and signaling to turn left, both vehicles should turn in front of the other so that the passenger sides of the vehicles are beside each other.

True

When passing another vehicle, if you are still in the left lane when you reach the No Passing Zone, you are not breaking the law.

False

Passing is unlawful and unsafe on hills, curves, at intersections or railroad crossings, except on roads with two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

True

You may pass a vehicle on the right if:

The vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn

When approaching or passing a person riding a bicycle, moped, or power-assisted bicycle or other device, reduce speed and pass at least three feet to the left.

True

In business districts, cities and towns, U-turns are not allowed at intersections.

False, opposite is the rule

Turn your front wheels left while stopped and waiting to make a left turn.

False, keep your wheels straight to avoid being pushed into oncoming traffic if you get rearended

When making a right turn, you should turn from the lane closest to the curb into the lane farthest from the curb.

False, Turn into the lane closest to the curb unless pavement markings indicate otherwise

following distance (in seconds) when you're going under 35mph

2 seconds

following distance (in secs) when youre going 35-45mph

3 seconds

following distance (in secs) when going 46-70mph

4 seconds

increase your following distance when driving:

behind a large vehicle that blocks vision, in bad weather or heavy traffic, when exiting an expressway behind a motorcycle, or when being tailgated

When does a driver need to change following distance?

when speed or road conditions change

How should you create a space cushion around your vehicle?

By staying in the middle of your lane

Space around your vehicle provides:

distance to react to emergencies and avoid a crash

Expert drivers try to focus their eyes _ to _ seconds head

20 to 30 seconds

when parking on a hill with a curb, you want to turn your wheels so if youre brakes malfunctioned, the ___ of the car will hit the curb

the front of the car

when parking on a hill with NO curb, you want to turn your wheels so you will ___ if brakes malfunctioned

turn out of the road

in fog, use __ headlights

use lowbeam headlights, because the fog can reflect your lights back at you

When parking on a two-way street, park:

on the right side of the road

Use your high-beam headlights, unless another vehicle is within ___ feet coming toward you:

500ft

Virginia law requires motorists to use headlights during inclement weather such as rain, fog, snow or sleet when visibility is reduced to:

500ft

When following another vehicle at night, use low beams if you are within --- feet of the other vehicle:

200ft

during the ___ of rain, roads are more likely to be slippery due to oil on the road surface mixing with water.

during the first half hour

You must NOT park your car within __ ft of a railroad crossing

50ft

You must NOT park your car within __ ft of an intersection

20ft

You must NOT park your car within __ ft of a fire hydrant

15ft

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing up is:

failing to look both ways behind them

The single biggest contributor to crashes is:

failing to identify a risk

drowsy drivers can often be confused with drunk drivers

true

Researchers estimate that between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM:

Three-out-of-10 drivers are drunk

If you hit an unattended vehicle

Leave a note that can be found easily at the scene of the crash

In your lifetime, there's a 50-50 chance that you'll be involved in an alcohol-related crash.

True

If you hit a deer:

report it to law enforcement

If your vehicle is equipped with air bags, move your seat back so that you are at least __ inches from the steering wheel

10 inches

All children under age __ must be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat when riding in vehicles

age 8

Children should ride rear facing from birth to _ years, or as long as the safety seat manufacturer allows

from birth to 2 years

If the vehicle does not have a back seat, a rear facing child seat may be placed in the front passenger seat only if the vehicle is not equipped with a passenger side airbag or the passenger air bag is turned off

TRUE

If you are convicted of violating the child restraint law, you will be fined $__. A second or subsequent offense could mean a $___ penalty.

$50 the first time, $500 subsequently

The safest place to install a child safety seat is…

in the center of the back seat

It is legal to transport children under age 16 in the bed of a pickup truck.

False

As an adult, If you receive _ demerit points within 12 months or _ points within 24 months, DMV will suspend your driving privilege for 90 days and require that you complete a driver improvement clinic.

18 demerit points within 12 months, or 24 points within 24 months

If you refuse a breathalyzer test, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended

true

Who is responsible for making sure that drivers are able to safely operate motor vehicles?

DMV

The passenger area includes any areas within a driver's reach, including an unlocked glove compartment. (related to open alc container laws)

True

If you are convicted of a demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18, DMV will require that you complete a driver improvement clinic.

True

Conviction of any DUI offense involving a juvenile passenger in the vehicle at the time of the offense carries an additional 30 day mandatory jail term.

FALSE, minimum 5 day sentence

Your license can be suspended/revoked if you fail to pay for gas

true