Virginia DMV practice test 8

1. According to the handbook, what information do green and white signs provide?

1. Destination types of information
2. Motorist services information
3. Historical or cultural interests
4. Regulatory instructions

2. What does a red circle with a slash on a regulatory sign indicate?

1. The symbol inside the circle tells you what is prohibited.
2. You must yield to pedestrians before proceeding.
3. The sign provides destination information.
4. You should slow down and drive with caution.

3. How should a driver adjust their following distance behind a motorcycle during inclement weather?

1. Maintain the standard following distance to avoid blocking traffic behind them.
2. Double the extra second added to the standard following distance rule.
3. Reduce the following distance to keep the motorcycle in view.
4. Follow at the same distance as in clear weather but increase speed slightly.

4. What is the required timeframe for notifying the DMV of an address change?

1. Within 10 days
2. Within 30 days
3. Within 60 days
4. Within 90 days

5. What is the primary function of a horizontal rectangular sign?

1. It may give directions or information.
2. It always indicates a stop requirement.
3. It warns of special conditions or hazards ahead.
4. It marks school zones and school crossings.

6. What does a green arrow signal indicate to a driver?

1. Stop completely before proceeding
2. Drive in the lane marked with the green arrow signal
3. Yield to all oncoming traffic immediately
4. Prepare to stop as the light is changing

7. How is the time period for a license restricted to daylight hours defined?

1. From sunrise to sunset exactly.
2. Beginning a half-hour after sunrise and ending a half-hour before sunset.
3. Beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset.
4. Beginning a half-hour before sunrise and ending a half-hour after sunset.

8. How should a driver behave when approaching a bicycle box at a red traffic signal?

1. Stop behind the bicycle box, not inside it.
2. Stop inside the box to ensure visibility for pedestrians.
3. Yield to bicycles by entering the box before stopping.
4. Ignore the box and stop at the crosswalk line.

9. What do solid white lines primarily indicate on the roadway?

1. Turn lanes and the right edge of pavement.
2. Areas where passing is allowed.
3. Center lines for two-way traffic.
4. No parking zones.

10. What is the correct procedure regarding passing at a crosswalk?

1. Passing is permitted if the vehicle ahead is stopped for more than three seconds.
2. Passing is illegal because you may not see pedestrians crossing in front of other vehicles.
3. Passing is allowed only if the crosswalk is empty when you approach.
4. Passing is permitted if you yield to pedestrians after passing the vehicle ahead.

11. Under what condition can a driver be arrested for DUI without a warrant within three hours of a crash?

1. If the driver has an open container in the trunk
2. If a law enforcement officer has probable cause
3. If the driver refuses a breath test immediately
4. If the driver is under age 17

12. What is the primary purpose of the left lane on a multi-lane highway?

1. For cruising at a steady speed
2. For passing only
3. For stopping in emergencies
4. For turning left only

13. Which vehicles are listed as eligible to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes during heavy traffic periods?

1. Buses, vanpools, carpools, motorcycles, and certain clean special fuel vehicles.
2. Only buses and vehicles with three or more passengers.
3. Any vehicle with two passengers and a motorcycle.
4. Only vehicles with E-ZPass transponders and buses.

14. How should a driver approach rumble strips placed across travel lanes ahead of work zones?

1. Swerve around them to avoid noise.
2. Drive over them slowly.
3. Change lanes to avoid them entirely.
4. Stop before reaching them.

15. Under which condition does the handbook state that the standard following distance space cushions do not work?

1. When driving in heavy traffic.
2. When driving behind a motorcycle.
3. When speeding over 70 mph.
4. When exiting an expressway.

16. How far must you stay behind a fire truck that is stopped while answering an alarm?

1. Within 100 feet
2. Within 500 feet
3. Exactly 1 mile
4. There is no specific distance requirement

17. What is the minimum distance you should maintain from the vehicle ahead when using high-beam headlights on highways?

1. 500 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 50 feet
4. 15 feet