Virginia Driver's Manual Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the vision standards for an unrestricted driver's license?

20/50 vision in one eye and 100 degrees horizontal vision

20/40 or better vision in one or both eyes and 100 degrees or better horizontal vision (correct)

20/20 vision in both eyes

No vision requirements

Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a ______.

police officer

What does a red light signify?

Come to a complete stop before you reach the intersection.

What should you do before making a right turn on red?

Come to a complete stop. Signup and view all the answers

Can you turn left on red?

Yes, if you are on a one-way street turning left into another one-way street. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red arrow indicate?

Prohibits right and left turns at red arrow lights. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do at a flashing red light?

Come to a complete stop and yield to oncoming traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing red light at a railroad crossing signify?

Must come to a complete stop, even if you don't see a train. Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow light or arrow indicate?

Cautions warning that the light is about to change. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you see a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What does a green light or arrow mean?

You may go if the way is clear. Signup and view all the answers

What do lane use signals indicate?

The lanes where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day. Signup and view all the answers

A red X means you should never drive in a lane marked with a __________.

red X Signup and view all the answers

A yellow X means you should __________.

move out of the lane as soon as safely as possible Signup and view all the answers

What does a pentagon shape on a sign represent?

School zone/school crossing. Signup and view all the answers

What does a red circle with a slash indicate?

No - the symbol inside the circle tells you what law is prohibited. Signup and view all the answers

What does the speed limit sign indicate?

The maximum legal safe speed that you may drive on the road where the sign is posted when weather conditions are good. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Do Not Enter' sign mean?

You cannot drive in that direction. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'One Way' sign indicate?

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'No left turn' sign mean?

Left turns are against the law. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'No right turn' sign mean?

Right turns are illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'No U-turns' sign mean?

U-turns are illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do at a 'No turns on red' sign?

You may not turn on the red light. Wait for the signal to turn green. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Do not pass' sign indicate?

Marks the beginning of a non-passing zone. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Keep right' sign mean?

A traffic island, median, or barrier is ahead. Keep to the side indicated by the arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does a roundabout indicate?

A circular intersection with an island in the center ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What is a High Occupancy Vehicle lane?

Lanes reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers as specified on the sign. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Disabled Parking sign indicate?

Parking spaces marked with these signs are reserved for people with disabled parking permits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Advisory Speed sign?

Indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Signal Ahead' sign mean?

Traffic signals are ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'No passing zone' sign indicate?

Marks the beginning of a no passing zone. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Merge' sign mean?

Two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Lane reduction' sign warn drivers of?

Drivers in the right lane must merge left when space opens up. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Divided Highway Begins' sign indicate?

The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median. Keep right. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Divided Highway Ends' sign mean?

The highway ahead no longer has a median or divider. Keep right. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you see a 'Slippery when wet' sign?

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard or change direction suddenly. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Low Clearance Sign' indicate?

The overpass ahead has a low clearance. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Hill' sign warn of?

A steep grade is ahead. Check your brakes. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Deer Crossing' sign mean?

Deer cross the roadway in the area. Slow down, be alert. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Pedestrian crossing' sign signify?

Watch for people entering a crosswalk or crossing your path. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Bicycle crossing/Bike Path' sign indicate?

Bikes regularly cross or ride beside traffic in this area, drive with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'School Zone/Crossing' sign mean?

Slow down. The speed limit is usually 25 MPH. Be ready to stop. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when encountering 'Open Joints'?

Slow down. Open joints on bridges or ramps could cause a motorcyclist to lose control of the motorcycle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Expansion Joints' refer to?

Used when a joint across lanes creates a bump or is wide enough to cause a loss of traction in wet weather. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Crossroad' sign indicate?

A four-way intersection is ahead. Yield the right of way. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Side road' sign mean?

A road joins from the right. Be alert. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Y Intersection' sign indicate?

You must bear either right or left ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'T intersection' sign mean?

The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. Signal before turning left or right. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vision Standards

Unrestricted driver's license requires a vision standard of 20/40 or better in one or both eyes.
Horizontal vision should be at least 100 degrees.

Traffic Rules and Signals

Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police officer.
A red light requires a complete stop before the intersection, and vehicles must remain stopped unless turning on red is allowed.
Right turn on red requires a full stop, looking both ways, and yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
Left turns on red are permitted only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, requiring a stop and yielding.

Signal Meanings

A red arrow prohibits all right and left turns.
A flashing red light means you must stop and yield to oncoming traffic; proceed only when safe.
At railroad crossings, a flashing red light signals a mandatory stop regardless of train visibility.
A yellow light warns that the signal will change; if already in the intersection, continue moving.

Lane Use and Control

Lane use signals indicate which lanes are available for driving at specific times.
A red X means never drive in that lane; a yellow X advises moving out of the lane safely.

Sign Shapes and Their Meanings

Octagon: Always means STOP.
Triangle: YIELD; slow down and be prepared to stop.
Rectangle: Provides regulatory instructions or guidance; vertical for laws, horizontal for directions.
Diamond: WARNING; indicates special conditions or hazards ahead.

Specific Traffic Restrictions

A red circle with a slash indicates prohibition of the action depicted inside the circle.
Speed limit signs denote the maximum safe speed under good weather conditions.

Maneuvering Regulations

"Do Not Enter" signs indicate a prohibited direction.
"No Left Turn" and "No Right Turn" signs prohibit respective turns.
"No U-turns" and "No Turns on Red" signs restrict applicable maneuvers.

Road Conditions and Cautions

Advisory speed signs indicate safe speed for exits; slippery when wet warns to reduce speed on wet pavement; check brakes before descending steep grades.

Wildlife and Pedestrian Awareness

Deer crossing signs indicate areas where deer may be present; slow down and remain alert.
Pedestrian crossing signs warn drivers to watch for pedestrians entering crosswalks.

Road Configuration Signals

Roundabouts require entering traffic to yield to vehicles already in the circle.
Lane reduction signs indicate that the right lane must merge left.
School zone signs require reduced speed, typically to 25 MPH.

Additional Road Signs

Merge signs indicate two lanes will become one; low clearance signs warn about limited height under an overpass.
Crossroad signs indicate a four-way intersection; side road signs alert drivers of potential joining roads.

Intersections

T-intersection signs signal the end of a road; signal intentions before turning left or right.
Y intersection signs indicate a choice between right and left ahead.

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Test your knowledge of the Virginia Driver's Manual with these flashcards. Each card focuses on essential concepts such as vision standards, traffic signs, and signals. Perfect for anyone preparing for their driver's license exam in Virginia.