Virginia Driver’s License & Permit Practice Tests

The maximum legal speed is the speed may drive on when weather conditions are good. During rain, snow, and ice, you may receive a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions even if you drive at or less than the posted speed limit.

The driver is responsible for making sure that children are properly secured. If you are convicted of violating the child restraint law, you will be fined $50. A second or subsequent offense could mean a $500 penalty. All children under age 8 must be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat when riding in vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968.

You may turn left into a left-moving, one-way street if there is no sign to prohibit the turn.

Remember, do not turn against traffic.

All three cars. It is important to remember that there are several no-zones (blind spots) in which a truck driver cannot see other vehicles. These areas include both sides, rear, and front of the truck.

When approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on a four-lane highway, you must change to a lane not next to the emergency vehicle if you can change lanes safely. If you are unable to safely change lanes, reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Violations can result in court suspension of your driver’s license and demerit points on your driving record.

Under Virginia law, the driver and all front seat passengers must wear safety belts. A passenger younger than age 18 must be properly secured in a safety belt, booster seat or child safety seat no matter where the child is seated in the vehicle.

Virginia law prohibits right and left turns at red arrow lights. If you are traveling in another state, make sure you know its laws for right and left turns at red and red arrow lights.

Convictions may be assigned three, four or six demerit points. For more information, refer to the Moving Violations and Points Assessment (DMV 115) publication.

When approaching intersections without traffic signals or signs yield to any vehicle that reaches an intersection before you. If you get there at the same time, you must yield to the motorist on the right.

Slow down if you see a deer near or crossing the road. Deer frequently travel in groups, there are likely more deer nearby.

Even correctly adjusted mirrors will leave blind spots behind both sides of your vehicle. Expect vehicles to be in those blind spots you cannot see in your rearview or side mirrors. Quickly glance over your shoulder and check for any vehicles that may be in your blind spot.

The legal speed limit on rural rustic roads is 35 mph.

Most at risk:

• Sleep deprived
• Driving long distances without rest breaks
• Driving through the night or at other times when they are normally asleep
• Taking medicine that increases sleepiness, or drinking alcohol
• Driving alone
• Driving on long, rural, boring roads
• Young people
• Shift workers
• Commercial drivers

You must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when you approach from any direction on a highway, private road, or school driveway. Stop and remain stopped until all persons are clear, and the bus moves again.

You must also stop if the bus is loading or unloading passengers and the signals are not on.

You do not have to stop if you are traveling in the opposite direction on a roadway with a median or barrier dividing the road and the bus is on the opposite side of the median or barrier.

Pass only when safe. Instead of driving between the car and the child, take one danger at a time. First, slow down and let the car pass. Then, move to the left to allow plenty of room (at least three feet) before you pass the child.

Remember, slow down when you approach bicyclists. State law requires motorists to pass cyclists with at least three feet of clearance. Give them plenty of room when passing and be prepared to stop suddenly. Look for bicycles on all public roads.

Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is illegal for all drivers.

A white curb means that you can stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

Rain and snow reduces visibility and makes the road dangerous. Slow down. Even in light rain or drizzle, turn on your windshield wipers before visibility is blocked. You must also use your headlights.

If both sides of the center lane are marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, drivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns. However, they may not travel further than 150 feet in this lane.

The process of stopping your car has three main components: perception, reaction, and braking. This is usually referred to as stopping distance. The first two components can be affected by human factors such as tiredness, alcohol, fatigue, and concentration levels. The last component depends on factors such as: tires, brakes, road, and weather conditions.

Always signal your left or right turn during the last 100 feet before reaching the turning point.

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

If your car stalls on the tracks and a train is approaching, do not hesitate. Get out of the car right away and run diagonally away from the tracks in the direction of the oncoming train.

You must run in the direction of the oncoming train to avoid being struck by the debris from the accident.

Twelve ounces of beer is the same as a shot of liquor or a five oz. glass of wine.

High-beam headlights are mainly for open-country driving when there is no traffic in sight. Use low-beams when driving in cities and towns, except on streets where there is no lighting. Switch to low-beams whenever you are within 500 feet of oncoming traffic. When following, use low-beams whenever you are within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead. Use low-beam headlights in heavy fog, rain, or snow.