Road Signs
A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black “+” symbol warns drivers of what ahead?
crossroad or intersection
In Virginia, you must turn on your headlights when your windshield wipers are on. True or False?
True
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
no passing allowed
What happens automatically to your driver’s license in Virginia after a first DUI arrest (before you even go to court)?
automatic 7-day administrative license suspension
What’s the minimum age to get a learner’s permit in Virginia?
15 years and 6 months old
What does a white rectangular sign with black letters usually indicate?
regulatory sign (shows laws or rules, like speed limits or lane use)
At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is a driver legally considered intoxicated in Virginia?
0.08%
If you see double solid white lines, what should you do?
never cross them — they separate traffic moving in the same direction and lane changes are prohibited?
What is the minimum license suspension for a first-offense DUI in Virginia?
one year
If you fail the knowledge test three times, what must you complete before trying again?
Driver’s Education course approved by the DMV
A red and white triangular sign pointing downward means what?
Yield (slow down and give the right of way)
When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with flashing lights, what does Virginia’s Move Over Law require you to do?
move over one lane or slow down if it’s unsafe to change lanes
What do broken white lines between lanes on a highway mean?
you may change lanes if it’s safe to do so
If a driver refuses a breath or blood test when lawfully stopped for DUI, what law are they violating?
Implied Consent Law
When driving at night, you should dim your high beams when you are within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
500 feet
If you see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black truck going downhill, what does that mean?
steep downgrade or hill ahead (use lower gear if needed)
If you’re under 18 with a provisional driver’s license, during what hours are you not allowed to drive unless it’s for work or emergencies?
between midnight and 4:00 a.m.
When there’s a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, which side can pass?
only the side with the broken yellow line may pass
What is the mandatory minimum jail time for a second DUI offense within 10 years, even if the BAC is under 0.15%?
10 days in jail
What’s the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Virginia?
0.02%
A blue rectangular sign with a white “H” symbol is used to indicate what?
hospital nearby or hospital services ahead
In Virginia, refusing to take a breath or blood test when suspected of DUI can result in what consequence?
automatic license suspension (implied consent violation)
What does a curb painted red, yellow, or white usually indicate in Virginia?
no-parking or restricted parking zone — used for loading, bus stops, or fire lanes depending on color
For a second DUI offense within five years, what is the mandatory minimum jail sentence in Virginia?
20 days in jail and a three-year license suspension
If a driver under 18 accumulates demerit points for traffic offenses, what’s the first penalty issued by the DMV?
a mandatory driver improvement clinic