Virginia Driver's Manual - Safety Quiz

A test administered by DMV to assess a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely on the road. It involves various tasks, such as parallel parking, lane changes, and traffic signals.

A screening that measures vision acuity to ensure drivers meet Virginia's standards for safe driving.

A document issued by a certified driving school, confirming the completion of a driver's education program.

A form provided by the DMV that outlines specific driving tasks to be demonstrated during the road test.

A sticker placed on a vehicle to indicate that it has passed a safety inspection. It's valid for one year and ensures that the vehicle meets basic safety standards.

A requirement for drivers under 18 years old who fail the driving test. They must wait 15 days before they can retake the exam.

A restriction placed on a driver's license if they require corrective lenses to meet Virginia's vision standards. It's denoted by a 'C' on the license.

A form issued by a medical professional that certifies the outcome of a vision screening and allows a restricted driver to have their restriction removed if they successfully pass a DMV vision screening without corrective lenses.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means you can pass from the side of the broken line but not the solid line.

Black or orange strips placed across the travel lanes in advance of work zones.

Portable or permanent signs that provide information about traffic, road, weather or other hazardous conditions.

They mark the center of the road and separate traffic traveling in two different directions.

Signs displayed by slow-moving vehicles (25 MPH or less) such as farm equipment.

A work zone is marked by orange signs and rumble strips. Drive slowly and be alert when you see these.

They provide road condition information.

They provide real-time traffic and road condition information.

A yellow center line indicates two-way traffic, meaning vehicles are traveling in opposite directions.

A broken yellow center line indicates that passing on the left is allowed when safe and the way ahead is clear.

Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. You may change lanes with caution.

Dotted white lines, or closely spaced rectangles, are used to show lane assignment in intersections and interchanges.

Red reflectors on the pavement indicate areas that should not be entered; they are placed so only traffic flowing in the wrong direction would see them.

While generally not used, some communities use red curbs to designate no parking zones.

On an unmarked two-lane road, you may pass a slow-moving vehicle on the left side if there are no signs indicating otherwise. Ensure the way ahead is clear before doing so.

You may change lanes with caution when the opposite lane is clear, allowing you to pass pedestrians, bicyclists, scooter riders, and skateboarders safely.

A line of triangles extending across the roadway used with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. Often seen at the entrance of a roundabout.

Solid white lines mark the right edge of the pavement and discourage lane changes near intersections, on and off ramps, and other locations where lane changes might be dangerous.

When a center lane is marked by a single broken yellow line on both sides, drivers traveling in either direction may use the center lane for passing.

If both sides of the center lane are marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, drivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns. However, they may not travel further than 150 feet in this lane.

Arrows used with white lines indicate which turn may be made from the lane. White lane arrows are curved or straight; follow the direction of the arrow.

Wrong-way arrows indicate that traffic only moves in the direction indicated by the arrow. Don't go against the arrow!

On three-lane roads with traffic moving in both directions, road markings show when drivers may use the center lane for making left turns or for passing.

Solid white lines show turn lanes and discourage lane changes. White lane arrows indicate which turn may be made from the lane.

The time it takes you to notice a hazard.

The distance your vehicle travels from the time you become aware of a danger to the time you apply the brakes.

The distance your vehicle travels after you apply the brakes.

Distance your vehicle travels from the moment you perceive a hazard until you come to a complete stop.

Factors like weather, visibility, and your mental and physical condition can affect how quickly you can perceive and react to hazards, increasing the total stopping distance.

When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign, you must stop from any direction, regardless if you are on a highway, private road, or school driveway. You must remain stopped until all passengers are clear and the bus moves again.

On dry and level pavement, braking distance is significantly shorter compared to wet pavement, where it can double.

If you fail to obey a law enforcement officer's signal to stop and the officer pursues you, resulting in the officer's death, you will be found guilty of a Class 4 felony.

Driving at high speeds over the speed limit of a road. It is illegal and dangerous. In Virginia, driving at 81-85 MPH in a 65-MPH zone will incur an additional $100 fine.

Events that involve collisions between vehicles or vehicles and other objects, often resulting in injuries or damage.

A device used to detect police radar, violating the law in Virginia. Using it is prohibited and can result in legal consequences.

A sudden and unexpected encounter with a deer on the road, which can lead to accidents.

Instances where a law enforcement officer pulls over a vehicle for a violation.

The total distance required for a vehicle to stop completely, including the time needed to recognize a hazard, react to it, and engage the brakes.

A visual signal that requires drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Regions where speed limits are lowered due to the presence of schools. Vehicles must be cautious and prepared to stop.