Virginia Free Test 2

For airbags to work safely and effectively, you should always wear your seatbelt and maintain at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel.

Proper glass maintenance, which is crucial for visibility, includes keeping windows clean, ensuring wiper blades are effective, and maintaining an adequate supply of washer fluid.

When an approaching driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avert your gaze to the right edge of the road to avoid being blinded.

In Virginia, it is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit for any reason, including while passing another vehicle.

When entering a public road from a private road or driveway, you must stop and yield the right-of-way to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians.

The total distance it takes to stop a vehicle is a combination of perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance; steering ability affects control but not this calculation.

ABS stands for Anti-lock Brake System, a safety feature that prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking.

If your wheels drop off the pavement, you should avoid sudden movements by taking your foot off the accelerator and braking gently to regain control before steering back onto the road.

This sign marks a lane that is reserved for specific types of vehicles or purposes, such as buses or high-occupancy vehicles (HOV).

When a vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, Virginia law prohibits you from overtaking and passing that stopped vehicle.

The amount of alcohol you consume is a primary factor in determining your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

When turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street, you must begin the turn from the far-left lane.

Virginia law requires drivers to stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians on the sidewalk before entering a public street from a driveway or private road.

In Virginia, a left turn on a red light is permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street after coming to a complete stop and yielding.

Virginia law requires drivers to use headlights from sunset to sunrise and during periods of inclement weather when visibility is 500 feet or less or when windshield wipers are in use.

When approaching a work zone, drivers must stay alert for signs and flaggers, maintain proper lane position, and obey the reduced speed limit.

This sign indicates that traffic in this lane must make a U-turn.

The first and most important adjustment a driver should make in response to reduced visibility from fog, rain, or darkness is to reduce their speed.

When driving in heavy rain or other conditions requiring windshield wipers, Virginia law requires you to use your low-beam headlights to increase visibility.

A police officer's command always takes precedence over any traffic sign, signal, or pavement marking.

To combat fatigue during a long drive, you should be well-rested before you start, travel with a companion, and take breaks every two hours or 100 miles.

A flashing yellow light indicates that you should slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution, being alert for cross-traffic and pedestrians.

Littering from a vehicle is illegal. Keep trash inside the vehicle and secure your load. Use proper trash containers. Penalties vary by state and can include fines and community service.

If your rear wheels start to skid, take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go to regain control.

In any situation, the directions given by a law enforcement officer directing traffic override all other traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.

Driving in a large vehicle's blind spot, or "no-zone," is dangerous because the truck driver cannot see you, which significantly increases the risk of a collision.

This sign provides an advance warning that a traffic signal is ahead, so you should be prepared to slow down or stop.

This sign warns that a four-way intersection is ahead; be prepared for crossing traffic.

This regulatory sign indicates that vehicles are prohibited from making a right turn at this intersection. The red circle with a diagonal slash over the right-turn arrow signifies this restriction.

Under Virginia law, bicycles are treated as vehicles, granting bicyclists the same rights and requiring them to follow the same rules as operators of motor vehicles.