Virginia CAR DMV Practice Test 21

An eight-sided sign always means "stop." You must come to a complete stop and wait for any vehicles or pedestrians to clear the way before proceeding.

This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. You should slow down to be able to negotiate these curves safely.

Regulatory signs are white, rectangular signs with black markings. Drivers must obey the instructions posted on all regulatory signs. Where this sign is posted, it is prohibited for drivers to pass one another.

This sign (with the arrow below) indicates the location of a bicycle crossing/path. Drive with caution around this sign because bicycles likely regularly cross or ride beside traffic in the area.

This sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign indicates that a steep downhill grade is ahead.

This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the right.

Warning signs are normally diamond-shaped and yellow, although orange warning signs are used in work areas. Such signs warn that you are approaching a hazardous location or an area where special rules apply.

Signs providing information about destinations are green with white letters or symbols.

This sign warns that especially slippery conditions exist when the road is wet.

Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in the street, even if they are crossing against a red light or are otherwise being careless.

Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.

If your accelerator sticks while you are driving, keep your eyes on the road. Quickly shift the vehicle into neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake pedal. Pull off the road when it is safe to do so and turn off the engine.

The faster you are driving, the longer it will take for you to stop to react to other drivers' unexpected moves.

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot every time you want to change your vehicle's position. If you are turning, changing lanes, or pulling toward or away from a curb, you should check your blind spots.

To check your blind spot before changing lanes, you should look over your shoulder in the direction that you plan to move.

Smoking while driving can create dangerous distractions by causing you to take your hands off the wheel and/or your eyes off the road.

You may not be able to drive well if you are worried, excited, crying, angry, or depressed. Emotions can distract you from your driving because your mind is focused on something else. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving.

Traffic flow is controlled by pavement markings, traffic islands, signals, and signs. These devices inform drivers of conditions on the roadway and help guide drivers safely to their destinations. You must always obey traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings.

Construction, maintenance, and emergency operations signs are generally orange with black symbols.

When approaching railroad tracks, you should look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for trains or other vehicles that may be using the rails.

If an aggressive driver cuts you off on the roadway, stay calm and get out of their way. Trying to get even with an aggressive driver risks escalating the situation and increasing the danger.

Virginia law defines aggressive driving as harassing, intimidating, injuring or obstructing another person while committing one or more traffic offenses. Aggressive drivers engage in high-risk behavior while taking out their frustrations on other motorists. They may do things like run stop signs and red lights, speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, make improper and unsafe lane changes, or angrily honk, gesture, scream, or flash their lights.

You must yield the right-of-way to all emergency vehicles using a siren, air horn, and/or flashing red, blue, or white lights. Where possible, you must pull over to the right edge of the road. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over.

A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed through the intersection slowly and with caution. Scan your eyes across traffic in both directions.

All vehicles must be registered and you must have the registration card in your vehicle when operating it. All registered vehicles must comply with Virginia's insurance requirements. All drivers are responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves, their passengers, and other users of the road.

Reducing your speed should be your first response to decreased visibility and dangerous road conditions.

Always signal your intentions when changing lanes, turning, or pulling away from a curb. Do not allow yourself to become lazy and form the bad habit of not following this law.

White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

Before changing lanes, check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching you from behind. Use your turn signal to let other drivers know you plan to change lanes. Check for other drivers who also may be moving into the same lane.

Drivers age 21 or older are considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. If your driving is impaired, you can be convicted of driving under the influence with a BAC lower than 0.08 percent.

On a public road, you may not park more than one foot from the curb.

Entrance ramps for highways often have acceleration lanes. When merging with traffic from an acceleration lane, you should put your signal on, look for an opening in traffic, accelerate up to the speed of traffic, and merge into an opening in traffic.

Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.

The DMV or a court may suspend or revoke your right to drive if you are convicted of one of a number of offenses. These include operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, making a false statement to the DMV, and committing a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.