Virginia Free Test 1

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.

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.

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.

Even with a green light, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already lawfully in the intersection until they have cleared it.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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, you must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren active by pulling over to the right edge of the road, regardless of your direction of travel.

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.

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.

Virginia law prohibits passing at intersections, in zones marked with a solid line on your side, and when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a non-divided road.

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.

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

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

This sign warns that a side road intersects from the right; be alert for traffic entering or turning.

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.

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.

This sign warns that the railroad crossing ahead is on a raised area, which may cause vehicles with low ground clearance to get stuck on the tracks.

Reaction distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the moment you recognize a hazard until you physically apply the brakes.

Virginia's DMV has the authority to suspend or deny driving privileges for individuals under 18 who are found by a court to be delinquent, in need of supervision, or involved in substance-related offenses.

This sign warns that traffic will be merging into your lane from the right; be prepared to adjust your speed or lane position.

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

This sign requires you to slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.

Virginia has a "zero tolerance" law for drivers under 21; a BAC of 0.02% to less than 0.08% is grounds for a conviction of illegal consumption of alcohol.

To make a left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must position your vehicle in the far-left lane before starting the turn.

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.