Virginia CAR DMV Practice Test 9

This type of triangular sign means drivers must yield. You must slow down as you come to an intersection marked with this sign and be prepared to stop. Let any other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians pass safely before you proceed.

This sign warns that there is a steep hill ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a railroad crossing on the road ahead. You should always slow down when approaching a railroad crossing. Trains cannot yield to cars, so you must let them pass before crossing the tracks.

This sign indicates that the overpass ahead has a low clearance. You should not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height shown on the sign (in this case, 13 feet 6 inches).

This sign indicates that there is a flagger ahead controlling traffic in a construction area.

Warning signs that indicate approaching hazards are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols. Warning signs in work zones are orange with black lettering or symbols.

These signs indicate that the road curves to the right ahead and that drivers should slow down to the safe speed indicated (in this case, 35 mph).

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow and black. This sign tells drivers that a lane is ending and that they should prepare to allow traffic to merge safely.

Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming curve in the road.

This sign indicates that the road ahead will turn sharply to the right and then to the left.

Drivers age 21 and older are considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) if their BAC is 0.08 percent or greater. If a person's driving is impaired, they can be convicted of a DUI even if their BAC is lower than 0.08 percent. Drivers under age 21 can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol if their BAC is 0.02 percent or greater.

Drivers entering an interstate from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to traffic already on the highway.

You should pass a bicyclist the same way you would pass any other vehicle, but not so fast or close to them that you throw debris in their face or blow them around with the draft of air from your vehicle. Allow at least 3 feet of space between your side mirror and the bicyclist, or at least 5 feet on higher speed roads or when there is a group of bicyclists. Honking unnecessarily may startle riders and make them more likely to crash.

A driver transporting anyone younger than age 18 must ensure that the passenger is properly secured in a safety belt, booster seat, or child safety seat (as applicable) no matter where the child is seated in the vehicle.

Always be prepared to yield to any oncoming trains before crossing railroad tracks, particularly if there are no lights or gates controlling the crossing. Never start to cross the tracks until there is room for your entire vehicle on the other side of the tracks. Due to the risk of a vehicle stalling, it is not wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks.

For drivers over age 21, the legal blood alcohol content limit (BAC) is 0.08 percent. However, if you are under age 21, you can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol if your BAC is at least 0.02 percent.

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

During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for buses, carpools, other high occupancy vehicles, motorcycles, and certain clean special fuel vehicles.

Some children must be fastened securely into child safety restraint systems when being transported in moving vehicles. The safest place to install a child safety seat is in the center of the back seat of a car.

Yield to pedestrians and cars that may be caught in an intersection when you have a green light. Be careful around pedestrians under every circumstance.

Any time you want to change lanes, you should properly signal your intentions well in advance, check your mirrors, and check your blind spot. You can check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder in the direction that you plan to move.

Every time you get behind the wheel, you accept responsibility for your actions. You must obey Virginia’s traffic laws and ensure the safety of yourself, your passengers, and other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on the roadways.

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.

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Always signal for an appropriate amount of time before making a lane change or exiting a freeway. Before you make any move to the right or left, quickly turn your head and look over your shoulder to see if your blind spot is clear.

If your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open, your vehicle will continue to maintain its speed or accelerate, even if you remove your foot from the gas pedal. Turn off the ignition, using care to move the ignition switch only far enough to stop the engine and not engage the steering wheel locking mechanism. Apply your brakes and move off the road to a safe area.

Even the most experienced drivers can be distracted while driving. A defensive driver looks out for the actions of other drivers and anticipates potential problems.

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.

When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key from the ignition, and set the parking brake.

As you prepare to make a right turn, you should get as far to the right side of the road as possible. Do not cut across lanes of traffic to perform any turn.

A motorcycle is a full-size vehicle with the same privileges as any other vehicle on the roadway. You should allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for a larger vehicle and a motorcycle, remember that the motorcycle needs room to maneuver safely.

At an intersection of two similar roads without a traffic control device, a driver must yield to a vehicle approaching from the right.

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.

If a green arrow is shown with a red light, you can only drive in the direction of the arrow and only if the intersection is clear.

You should always slow down when driving on narrow or winding roads, near intersections, near railroad crossings, on hills, in sharp or blind curves, where there are pedestrians or driving hazards, and when the roads are wet or slippery.