Virginia Free Test 1

This sign warns that the road ahead makes a sharp turn to the right; slow down before the turn.

This sign warns that traffic from another roadway will be entering your lane; be prepared to allow other vehicles to merge.

In Virginia, the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may disregard certain traffic laws, such as speed limits and traffic signals, when responding to an emergency.

If blinded by oncoming headlights, you should look toward the right edge of the road to use the white line as a guide and avoid looking directly into the lights.

This sign indicates that the right lane is ending, requiring traffic in that lane to merge into the continuing lane on the left.

Virginia law requires drivers to use a turn signal to indicate their intention to turn, change lanes, or enter or exit a highway.

If an entrance ramp is too short to safely accelerate to highway speeds, you should stop and wait for a large gap in traffic before entering.

If you plan to drink alcohol, the only safe choice is to designate a sober driver or arrange for alternative transportation to avoid driving under the influence.

BAC, or Blood Alcohol Concentration, is the measurement of the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream.

Emergency vehicle drivers can legally disregard traffic signals like red lights, making their actions unpredictable to other drivers who must yield the right-of-way.

In Virginia, for the first year a driver under 18 holds their license, they may carry only one passenger under the age of 21, unless they are immediate family members.

Braking distance is the distance your vehicle travels after you apply the brakes and is influenced by your speed, the condition of your tires and brakes, and the road surface.

Searching the road is an active process of identifying potential hazards while driving, not a passive activity like looking for a parked car.

Aggressive driving behaviors, such as running stop signs, tailgating, and improper lane changes, are characteristic of high-risk drivers.

A safe following distance should be increased in situations with limited visibility, on slippery roads, or when behind vehicles that make frequent or sudden stops.

Use 9 and 3 as the standard position. 8 and 4 is an acceptable alternative in some vehicles/situations. Avoid 10 and 2 because of airbag deployment, and keep both thumbs resting along the outside of the rim.

In Virginia, vehicles entering a highway from an on-ramp must yield the right-of-way to traffic already traveling on that highway.

While all mirrors are essential, an inside rearview mirror has significant blind spots on both sides of the vehicle that must be checked by looking over your shoulder.

In Virginia, it is illegal to use private property, such as a parking lot or field, to evade a traffic control device like a stop sign or traffic light.

In Virginia, bicyclists are considered vehicle operators and must obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals applicable to motor vehicles.

This sign warns of an extremely sharp curve ahead that turns back in almost the opposite direction.

Pavement markings in the shape of arrows indicate the required or permitted direction of travel for that specific lane, such as for turns or proceeding straight.

Virginia law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of an intersection, or within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Defensive driving involves anticipating potential hazards, which includes maintaining your vehicle, being well-rested, and obeying speed limits.

The combination of a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag provides the most effective protection by restraining the occupant and cushioning them from impact forces in a crash.

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

Night driving is more hazardous primarily because darkness significantly reduces your visibility, depth perception, and ability to see colors and potential dangers.

A steady yellow traffic light is a warning that the signal is about to change to red, and you should prepare to stop safely or clear the intersection if you are already within it.

At an intersection with a marked stop line, Virginia law requires you to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before the line.

After passing, you must signal, check your mirrors, and ensure you can see the entire front of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror before returning to the lane.