Welcome in Virginia Quiz 1 Practice Test 11 (82 Questions) 1 / 82 You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so. Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection. Stop only if cars are already in the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary 2 / 82 If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks. 3 / 82 What does a flashing yellow light mean Merging traffic. Pedestrian crossing. Proceed with caution. Come to a full stop. 4 / 82 You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from _____ feet away. 1200 1500 1800 1000 5 / 82 When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly Change lanes quickly Accelerate quickly Brake hard 6 / 82 Your blind spot is the area of the road: Directly behind your vehicle You cannot see without moving your head You see in your rearview mirror You see in your side mirror 7 / 82 Before backing up, you should: Rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed Flash your lights Turn your head and look through the rear window Open your door to see if it is clear to proceed 8 / 82 When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass Only in an emergency. If you are on an expressway. Only at an intersection. If traffic is clear. 9 / 82 An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop Before the crosswalk 50 feet before the intersection. Where you think the stop line would be. With your front wheels in the crosswalk. 10 / 82 A rectangular-shaped sign is Speed limit sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign School crossing sign. 11 / 82 You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle. Fail a smog test for your vehicle. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts. None of the above 12 / 82 You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle. Fail a smog test for your vehicle. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts. None of the above 13 / 82 You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection. None of the above 14 / 82 If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: Only if you or the other driver is injured. If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries. None of the above 15 / 82 Before turning, you should: Increase your speed Turn the wheel Use your signal Change lanes 16 / 82 When you are planning to make a turn, you should activate your turn signals: Only if there are other drivers following you Just as the front of your car reaches the intersection 3 to 4 seconds before you reach the intersection 2 car lengths before reaching the intersection 17 / 82 If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____ of the road. Either side The center The right side The left side 18 / 82 All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? None of the above Adjusting your outside mirrors. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle. Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears 19 / 82 You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: Unless you do not see any children present. Only during school hours. At all times. None of the above 20 / 82 What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters. Green with white letters. 21 / 82 Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. 20 mph 25 mph 30 mph 35 mph 22 / 82 If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning. Your horn Your headlights Hand signals our emergency flashers 23 / 82 If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: Use your emergency brake Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot Get ready to blow your horn 24 / 82 Your ability to stop is affected by: Signal lights Other cars on the road The condition of the road The time of day 25 / 82 Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? All above options Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards 26 / 82 What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or panic) stops while driving in traffic? Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence Drive slower than the flow of traffic Drive in the right lane only Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance 27 / 82 To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should: Maintain focus toward the middle of the road Stare straight ahead at all times Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal Continually scan the entire road and roadsides 28 / 82 With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. None of the above A vehicle pulling two trailers. 29 / 82 What does ROAD road sign mean Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. Slow down and prepare to stop only if cars are approaching you. Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping. Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road. 30 / 82 A diamond-shaped sign is a Interstate route sign. Road hazard sign. School crossing sign. Speed limit sign. 31 / 82 When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper): You help reduce traffic congestion. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. None of the above 32 / 82 You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: The other side of the road is a solid line. None of the above The other side of the road is a broken line. Your side of the road is a broken line. 33 / 82 Drive below the posted speed limit when: Anything makes conditions less than perfect Others drive below the speed limit Entering a highway where there are other cars You are on a four lane road 34 / 82 The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. Review the number before answering a call. None of the above 35 / 82 Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel? The safe speed to drive depends on many conditions Driving slowly is always safer The speed limit is always a safe speed Accelerating is always dangerous 36 / 82 The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the: Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic Presence of a stop sign Use of your turn signals Cars behind you 37 / 82 When driving on wet roads, you should: Increase following distance to 5 or 6 seconds Decrease following distance to 2 seconds Not be concerned about following distance Maintain the 4-second following distance rule 38 / 82 You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line When to do so would interfere with traffic. When turning left into a driveway. When the car in front is disabled. When passing to the right on a one-way street. 39 / 82 You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can`t find the owner. You must: Leave a note on the vehicle. Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP Report the accident without any delay. All above options 40 / 82 On a green arrow, you must: None of the bellow Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. Wait four seconds before proceeding. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection 41 / 82 If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight. 42 / 82 To help avoid crashes, you should: Drive on side streets and back roads Ignore other drivers on the road Communicate with other drivers on the road Avoid driving during rush hou 43 / 82 When you park on the roadway, you should: Park at an angle Use your four-way flashers Keep your turn signal on Turn your lights on 44 / 82 Under no conditions. A vehicle pulling two trailers. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. None of the above 45 / 82 A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that You may drive only in the direction of the green arro You may only drive straight ahead You must wait for a green light Vehicles moving in any direction must stop. 46 / 82 Before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should: Sound your horn Check your mirrors and blind spots Reduce your speed Turn on your headlights 47 / 82 Should you always drive slower than other traffic? No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic. None of the above 48 / 82 What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates) Always bring the car to a complete stop Slow down and be prepared to stop. Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals. Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly. 49 / 82 You may cross a single solid white line in the highway Whenever you want to If traffic conditions require. Only to turn into a driveway Only to make a u-turn. 50 / 82 You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: 15 mph 20 mph 25 mph 30 mph 51 / 82 Which of the following must you obey over the other three A steady red light. A policeman A stop sign. A flashing red light 52 / 82 If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should: Steer left Hit your brakes Accelerate Steer right 53 / 82 You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph. No faster than 75 mph 54 / 82 You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: A sign permits the turn. Traffic on the street moves to the right. Traffic on the street moves to the left. None of the above 55 / 82 You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____ days 15 10 5 20 56 / 82 As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to Speed up to beat the red light. Apply the brakes sharply to stop Be prepared to stop before the intersection Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection. 57 / 82 Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Are making a turn Have your emergency brake on Are changing lanes Are slowing down or stopping 58 / 82 At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least: 3 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you 2 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you 4 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you 2 car lengths of following distance from the car ahead of you 59 / 82 What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings Pick up trucks. School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers Motorcycles. Vehicles towing a trailer 60 / 82 Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning White arrows in the middle of the lanes. Flashing yellow lights. White lines on the side of the road. Flashing red lights 61 / 82 If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should: Steer right, blow your horn, and accelerate Steer left, blow your horn, and brake Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake Steer right, blow your horn, and brake 62 / 82 You may cross a double solid yellow line To pass a slow moving truck. To pass a car if traffic permits. To turn into a driveway. Under no conditions. 63 / 82 A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. 64 / 82 Before passing another vehicle, you should signal: Early enough so others know your plans At any time After changing lanes Just before changing lanes 65 / 82 A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower. 66 / 82 If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should: Turn on your high beams Turn off your headlights Flash your high beams Sound your horn 67 / 82 You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead. At all times Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. None of the above 68 / 82 Allow a larger space cushion when stopping: On an up-hill At an intersection At a stop sign At a toll plaza 69 / 82 When making a turn, you must _____ your speed. Increase Maintain Vary Reduce 70 / 82 If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: Slow down or stop, only if necessary. Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first. Stop, then proceed when safe. None of the above 71 / 82 When driving on slippery roads, you should: Use alternate routes Increase your following distance Drive as you would on dry roads Avoid crossing bridges or intersections 72 / 82 You may honk your horn when you: Have lost control of your car Are passing another car Have to stop quickly Are passing a bicyclist 73 / 82 When driving on wet roads, you should: Drive the speed limit Drive slightly faster than the speed limit Stay close to the vehicle ahead Drive 5 to 10 miles below the speed limit 74 / 82 What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridgesBlack letters or symbols on a white background. Black letters or symbols on a white background. White letters or symbols on a blue background. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. White letters or symbols on a green background. 75 / 82 Before passing another vehicle you should: Flash your headlights to alert the driver Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes Turn on your four-way flashers to warn the driver Sound your horn to get the drivers attention 76 / 82 You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing Under no circumstances. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate. If you first look carefully in both directions. As long as an approaching train is not too close. 77 / 82 When driving in traffic, it is safest to: Fluctuate your speed to keep alert Drive faster than the flow of traffic Drive slower than the flow of traffic Drive with the flow of traffic 78 / 82 You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph. None of the above 79 / 82 The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or killed in a traffic crash is: Limit your driving to times between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Limit your driving to week days Stay in the right lane on multi-lane highways Wear your seat belt 80 / 82 Sign of warning is An intersection. A crosswalk. A railroad crossing A blasting zone. 81 / 82 When traveling below 40 miles per hour on a limited access highway, you should: Drive on the shoulder Use your high beams Sound your horn to warn others Use your four-way flashers 82 / 82 You should honk your horn when you: Are travelling through an intersection Are passing a bicyclist See a child who is about to run into the street Are parallel parking Your score is The average score is 87% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz