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Virginia Driver's License for persons 21 years of age and older

Virginia Driver's License Virginia Driver's License for persons under 21 for persons under 21 years of ageyears of age

Virginia License RequirementsVirginia License Requirements

Applicants for a Virginia learner’s permit mustApplicants for a Virginia learner’s permit must

be at least 15 years and six months oldbe at least 15 years and six months old

complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application formapplication form

Applicants for a Virginia learner’s permit mustApplicants for a Virginia learner’s permit must

be at least 15 years and six months oldbe at least 15 years and six months old

complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application formapplication form

Requirements for a Learner’s PermitRequirements for a Learner’s Permit

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Providing Identification InformationProviding Identification Information

License Applicants Must ProvideLicense Applicants Must ProvideLicense Applicants Must ProvideLicense Applicants Must Provide

One Proof of IdentificationOne Proof of Identification - - applicants age 19 or applicants age 19 or older must provide 2 identification documentsolder must provide 2 identification documents

Birth CertificateBirth Certificate U.S. PassportU.S. Passport

One Proof of Social Security NumberOne Proof of Social Security Number Social security cardSocial security card W2 formW2 form Income tax returnIncome tax return

One Proof of IdentificationOne Proof of Identification - - applicants age 19 or applicants age 19 or older must provide 2 identification documentsolder must provide 2 identification documents

Birth CertificateBirth Certificate U.S. PassportU.S. Passport

One Proof of Social Security NumberOne Proof of Social Security Number Social security cardSocial security card W2 formW2 form Income tax returnIncome tax return

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One Proof of Virginia ResidencyOne Proof of Virginia Residency Parents may verify residency of applicants less than 19Parents may verify residency of applicants less than 19 DMV-issued ID cardDMV-issued ID card

One Proof of Legal PresenceOne Proof of Legal Presence Birth certificateBirth certificate Legal passportLegal passport

VisitVisit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdfhttps://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf for a a complete list of acceptable documentscomplete list of acceptable documents

Providing Identification InformationProviding Identification InformationProviding Identification InformationProviding Identification Information

License Applicants Must Provide License Applicants Must Provide (cont’d)(cont’d)License Applicants Must Provide License Applicants Must Provide (cont’d)(cont’d)

Successfully completeSuccessfully complete

signs test (100%)signs test (100%)

general knowledge test (80%) general knowledge test (80%)

vision testvision test

correctable vision (20/40)correctable vision (20/40)

day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70)day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70)

Have a digitized photo taken at DMVHave a digitized photo taken at DMV

Successfully completeSuccessfully complete

signs test (100%)signs test (100%)

general knowledge test (80%) general knowledge test (80%)

vision testvision test

correctable vision (20/40)correctable vision (20/40)

day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70)day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70)


Requirements for a Learner’s PermitRequirements for a Learner’s PermitRequirements for a Learner’s PermitRequirements for a Learner’s Permit

Virginia License RequirementsVirginia License RequirementsVirginia License RequirementsVirginia License Requirements

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If you fail the learner’s permit testIf you fail the learner’s permit testIf you fail the learner’s permit testIf you fail the learner’s permit test

Applicants less than 18 mustApplicants less than 18 must Wait 15 days to retake

Applicants 18 or older mustApplicants 18 or older must Pay $2 or wait 15 days

Applicants less than 18 mustApplicants less than 18 must Wait 15 days to retake

Applicants 18 or older mustApplicants 18 or older must Pay $2 or wait 15 days


Applicants who fail the learner’s permit test 3 times 3 times must complete a driver education course SUBSEQUENTSUBSEQUENT to the third failure

Applicants who fail the learner’s permit test 3 times 3 times must complete a driver education course SUBSEQUENTSUBSEQUENT to the third failure

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Requirements for a Driver’s License for Requirements for a Driver’s License for Applicants less than 19 years old mustApplicants less than 19 years old mustRequirements for a Driver’s License for Requirements for a Driver’s License for Applicants less than 19 years old mustApplicants less than 19 years old must


be at least 16 years and three months old

hold a learner’s permit for at least nine months and

successfully complete an approved driver education program

be at least 16 years and three months old

hold a learner’s permit for at least nine months and

successfully complete an approved driver education program

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Additional Requirements for Applicants Additional Requirements for Applicants less than 18 Years Old Mustless than 18 Years Old MustAdditional Requirements for Applicants Additional Requirements for Applicants less than 18 Years Old Mustless than 18 Years Old Must

have parent/guardian permission, and

have parent/guardian certify the applicant has driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset

have parent/guardian permission, and

have parent/guardian certify the applicant has driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset

Note: the 180-day provisional license issued by your in-car driver Note: the 180-day provisional license issued by your in-car driver education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a valid Virginia learner’s permit.valid Virginia learner’s permit.

Note: the 180-day provisional license issued by your in-car driver Note: the 180-day provisional license issued by your in-car driver education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a valid Virginia learner’s permit.valid Virginia learner’s permit.

Virginia License RequirementsVirginia License Requirements(cont.)(cont.)

Virginia License RequirementsVirginia License Requirements(cont.)(cont.)

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Driving CurfewDriving CurfewDriving CurfewDriving Curfew

• Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 ambetween midnight and 4 am

• Exceptions• Emergency• To and from work or school activity• Accompanied by parent or guardian• Responding to and emergency call (EMS/Fire) by

authorized personnel

• Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 ambetween midnight and 4 am

• Exceptions• Emergency• To and from work or school activity• Accompanied by parent or guardian• Responding to and emergency call (EMS/Fire) by

authorized personnel

Virginia Provisional Driver’s Virginia Provisional Driver’s License RestrictionsLicense Restrictions


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Passenger RestrictionsPassenger Restrictions

Licensed drivers under age 18 are restricted toLicensed drivers under age 18 are restricted to• one passenger under age 18 for the 1one passenger under age 18 for the 1stst year of year of licensurelicensure• after 1after 1stst year, three passengers under age 18 year, three passengers under age 18 until the licensee turns 18until the licensee turns 18

Passenger restriction does not apply to immediate Passenger restriction does not apply to immediate family membersfamily members

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Virginia License RenewalVirginia License RenewalVirginia License RenewalVirginia License Renewal

AA Virginia Driver’s License Expires Virginia Driver’s License Expires on the Licensee’s Birthdayon the Licensee’s Birthday

•License must be renewed every 8 years

Licensees Receiving First Driver’s Licensees Receiving First Driver’s License at Age 16 or 17License at Age 16 or 17

• License expires on 20License expires on 20thth birthday birthday

Applicants 20 years of age or less will be Applicants 20 years of age or less will be required to retake the signs and general required to retake the signs and general knowledge tests if they have any traffic knowledge tests if they have any traffic convictions.convictions.

Licensees Receiving First Driver’s Licensees Receiving First Driver’s License at Age 16 or 17License at Age 16 or 17

• License expires on 20License expires on 20thth birthday birthday

Applicants 20 years of age or less will be Applicants 20 years of age or less will be required to retake the signs and general required to retake the signs and general knowledge tests if they have any traffic knowledge tests if they have any traffic convictions.convictions.

Virginia License RenewalVirginia License RenewalVirginia License RenewalVirginia License Renewal

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Specialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia Licenses

Motorcycle Only License or Class M (Motorcycle) Motorcycle Only License or Class M (Motorcycle) Designation added to a LicenseDesignation added to a LicenseMotorcycle Only License or Class M (Motorcycle) Motorcycle Only License or Class M (Motorcycle) Designation added to a LicenseDesignation added to a License

You must pass the:You must pass the: driver’s license signs & knowledge testsdriver’s license signs & knowledge tests

motorcycle knowledge exam; andmotorcycle knowledge exam; and

motorcycle road skills testmotorcycle road skills test

If less than 19 years old, you must alsoIf less than 19 years old, you must also

• complete a driver education program, and complete a driver education program, and

• have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 monthsminimum of 9 months

You must pass the:You must pass the: driver’s license signs & knowledge testsdriver’s license signs & knowledge tests

motorcycle knowledge exam; andmotorcycle knowledge exam; and

motorcycle road skills testmotorcycle road skills test

If less than 19 years old, you must alsoIf less than 19 years old, you must also

• complete a driver education program, and complete a driver education program, and

• have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 monthsminimum of 9 months

Motorcycle LicenseMotorcycle LicenseMotorcycle LicenseMotorcycle License

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Commercial Driver’s LicenseCommercial Driver’s LicenseCDLCDL

What is a Commercial Vehicle?What is a Commercial Vehicle?•Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more(GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more

•Any vehicle designed to carry 16 or more Any vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driverpassengers including the driver

•Any vehicles that transport hazardous Any vehicles that transport hazardous materials and requires a federal placardmaterials and requires a federal placard

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RequirementsRequirements

•Must be at least age 18 to obtain an INTRA-Must be at least age 18 to obtain an INTRA-State CDLState CDL

•Must be at least age 21 to obtain CDLMust be at least age 21 to obtain CDL

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•16 + passengers (including driver) requires a CDL

• 16 passenger or less (including driver)• No CDL required, but must pass CDL

and school bus tests

SCHOOL BUS OPERATORSCHOOL BUS OPERATOR

Virginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/Revocations

SuspensionSuspension

Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarilytemporarily

Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to and from work, school, or VASAP classand from work, school, or VASAP class

RevocationRevocation

Your privilege to drive has been terminatedYour privilege to drive has been terminated

Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passedperiod has passed

SuspensionSuspension

Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarilytemporarily

Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to and from work, school, or VASAP classand from work, school, or VASAP class

RevocationRevocation

Your privilege to drive has been terminatedYour privilege to drive has been terminated

Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passedperiod has passed

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Your driver’s license will be suspended for a Your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of seven days if you minimum of seven days if you register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of

0.08 or higher

are under age 21 and register a BAC of 0.02 or higher

refuse to take the field sobriety test

Your driver’s license will be suspended for a Your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of seven days if you minimum of seven days if you register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of

0.08 or higher

are under age 21 and register a BAC of 0.02 or higher

refuse to take the field sobriety test

Administrative License Suspension (ALSAdministrative License Suspension (ALS))Administrative License Suspension (ALSAdministrative License Suspension (ALS))

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Individuals under 21Individuals under 21 Zero ToleranceZero Tolerance Use and LoseUse and Lose Traffic/Seat Belt ViolationsTraffic/Seat Belt Violations

11stst offense offense 22ndnd offense offense 33rdrd offense offense

Individuals under 21Individuals under 21 Zero ToleranceZero Tolerance Use and LoseUse and Lose Traffic/Seat Belt ViolationsTraffic/Seat Belt Violations

11stst offense offense 22ndnd offense offense 33rdrd offense offense


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10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license 10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license suspensionsuspension

As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused absencesabsences

The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the license should not be suspendedlicense should not be suspended

The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 118

10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license 10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license suspensionsuspension

As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused absencesabsences

The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the license should not be suspendedlicense should not be suspended

The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 118

Ten Consecutive Unexcused AbsencesTen Consecutive Unexcused AbsencesTen Consecutive Unexcused AbsencesTen Consecutive Unexcused Absences


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CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WHILE CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WHILE YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDEDYOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDEDCONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WHILE CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WHILE YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDEDYOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDED

First Offense (Maximum)First Offense (Maximum) 6 month jail sentence6 month jail sentence $1000 fine$1000 fine Suspension for the same period of time for which it had Suspension for the same period of time for which it had

previously been suspendedpreviously been suspended

First Offense (Maximum)First Offense (Maximum) 6 month jail sentence6 month jail sentence $1000 fine$1000 fine Suspension for the same period of time for which it had Suspension for the same period of time for which it had

previously been suspendedpreviously been suspended

Virginia License Virginia License Suspensions/RevocationsSuspensions/Revocations

Virginia License Virginia License Suspensions/RevocationsSuspensions/Revocations

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An ID card costs $10 and expires An ID card costs $10 and expires five years five years from date of issue.from date of issue.An ID card costs $10 and expires An ID card costs $10 and expires five years five years from date of issue.from date of issue.

ID cards have no age restrictions and are available for adults or children who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license

• Applicant must be a resident of Virginia

Must present:

identification document(s)

proof of social security number

proof of Virginia residency; and

proof of legal presence

ID cards have no age restrictions and are available for adults or children who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license

• Applicant must be a resident of Virginia

Must present:

identification document(s)

proof of social security number

proof of Virginia residency; and

proof of legal presence

Requirements for an Identification CardRequirements for an Identification CardRequirements for an Identification CardRequirements for an Identification CardVirginia Identification CardVirginia Identification CardVirginia Identification CardVirginia Identification Card

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What Does a Learner’s Permit Allow?What Does a Learner’s Permit Allow? Practice Driving with a LICENSEDLICENSED driver

who is legally able to drive, AND is at least 21 years old or an immediate family member who is

at least 18 years old

What Does a Learner’s Permit Allow?What Does a Learner’s Permit Allow? Practice Driving with a LICENSEDLICENSED driver

who is legally able to drive, AND is at least 21 years old or an immediate family member who is

at least 18 years old

Virginia Learner’s PermitVirginia Learner’s PermitVirginia Learner’s PermitVirginia Learner’s Permit

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Be at least 15 years and six months oldBe at least 15 years and six months old

Complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and Complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application formdriver’s license application form

Furnish proof ofFurnish proof of

identification;identification;

social security number;social security number;

residency; andresidency; and

legal legal presence.

Be at least 15 years and six months oldBe at least 15 years and six months old

Complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and Complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application formdriver’s license application form

Furnish proof ofFurnish proof of

identification;identification;

social security number;social security number;

residency; andresidency; and

legal legal presence.

Review of the Requirements for a Review of the Requirements for a

Learner’s PermitLearner’s Permit

Review of the Requirements for a Review of the Requirements for a

Learner’s PermitLearner’s Permit

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Successfully complete:Successfully complete:

a signs test (100%)a signs test (100%)

a general knowledge test (80%) a general knowledge test (80%)

a vision test a vision test

20/40 corrected vision20/40 corrected vision

day-time only – 20/40 - 20/70day-time only – 20/40 - 20/70


Successfully complete:Successfully complete:

a signs test (100%)a signs test (100%)

a general knowledge test (80%) a general knowledge test (80%)

a vision test a vision test

20/40 corrected vision20/40 corrected vision

day-time only – 20/40 - 20/70day-time only – 20/40 - 20/70


Review of the Requirements for a

Learner’s Permit

Review of the Requirements for a

Learner’s Permit

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What Do I Need to Know?What Do I Need to Know?What Do I Need to Know?What Do I Need to Know?

Traffic Signs and SignalsTraffic Signs and Signals

100% is required on this test to move to the 100% is required on this test to move to the general knowledge testgeneral knowledge test

Review Section 2 of the Review Section 2 of the Virginia Driver’s Manual Virginia Driver’s Manual OrOr

visit visit http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/manual/manual.pdf

Traffic Signs and SignalsTraffic Signs and Signals

100% is required on this test to move to the 100% is required on this test to move to the general knowledge testgeneral knowledge test

Review Section 2 of the Review Section 2 of the Virginia Driver’s Manual Virginia Driver’s Manual OrOr

visit visit http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/manual/manual.pdf

Virginia Learner’s PermitVirginia Learner’s PermitVirginia Learner’s PermitVirginia Learner’s Permit

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http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/manual/manual.pdf

http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/manual/manual.pdf

A speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions

Basic Speed Limits

• School, Business or Residential Zones 25 MPH

• Rural Expressway (Interstates) 65 MPH

• Rustic Roadways 35 MPH

• All other roadways 55 MPH

UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED

A speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions

Basic Speed Limits

• School, Business or Residential Zones 25 MPH

• Rural Expressway (Interstates) 65 MPH

• Rustic Roadways 35 MPH

• All other roadways 55 MPH


Speed LimitsSpeed Limits

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The 2010 Virginia General Assembly raised the maximum allowable speed limit in Virginia to 70 MPH.

These 70 MPH speed zones will only apply to roadways specifically designated by VDOT.

Driving above 80 MPH will still constitute reckless driving.

The 2010 Virginia General Assembly raised the maximum allowable speed limit in Virginia to 70 MPH.

These 70 MPH speed zones will only apply to roadways specifically designated by VDOT.

Driving above 80 MPH will still constitute reckless driving.

Speed LimitsSpeed Limits

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When should headlights be used? Low Beam?

High Beam?

When should headlights be used? Low Beam?

High Beam?

HeadlightsHeadlights

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When MUST headlights be used?

Sunset to sunrise

Inclement weatherWhenever the windshield wipers are used for inclement weather, the lights must be used.

Use of headlights whenever the vehicle is in motion is recommended as it helps others to see you.

When MUST headlights be used?

Sunset to sunrise

Inclement weatherWhenever the windshield wipers are used for inclement weather, the lights must be used.

Use of headlights whenever the vehicle is in motion is recommended as it helps others to see you.


When should high beam (bright) lights be used?

When no other vehicle is approaching within 500 feet and

You are not following another vehicle within 200 feet

When should low beam (dim) lights be used?

When driving in cities or towns with street lights

When approaching another vehicle within 500 feet

When following another vehicle within 200 feet

Fog

Rain

When should high beam (bright) lights be used?

When no other vehicle is approaching within 500 feet and

You are not following another vehicle within 200 feet

When should low beam (dim) lights be used?

When driving in cities or towns with street lights

When approaching another vehicle within 500 feet

When following another vehicle within 200 feet

Fog

Rain


If you approach a school zone and there is no speed limit sign, you should assume the speed limit to be

a. 25

b. 35

c. 55

If you approach a school zone and there is no speed limit sign, you should assume the speed limit to be

a. 25

b. 35

c. 55

Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge

a. 25a. 25

The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is 25 MPH


The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is 25 MPH


Correct!Correct!


Before you make a turn or change position,

you must signal your intentions with either a

hand signal or mechanical signals.

Signal 100 feet ahead if the speed limit is 35 or more

Signal 50 feet ahead if the speed limit is less than 35

SIGNAL AT LEAST 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE TURN

Before you make a turn or change position,

you must signal your intentions with either a

hand signal or mechanical signals.

Signal 100 feet ahead if the speed limit is 35 or more

Signal 50 feet ahead if the speed limit is less than 35

SIGNAL AT LEAST 4 SECONDS BEFORE THE TURN

Turn SignalsTurn Signals

Right Turn

Vehicle Signal — — move the signal lever all the way up.

Hand Signal —— extend your left arm out the driver’s side window and bend it at the elbow so that your left hand points upward at a 90 degree angle.

Right Turn

Vehicle Signal — — move the signal lever all the way up.

Hand Signal —— extend your left arm out the driver’s side window and bend it at the elbow so that your left hand points upward at a 90 degree angle.

Left Turn

Vehicle Signal — — move the signal lever all the way down.

Hand Signal —— extend your left hand and arm straight out of the driver’s side window.

Left Turn

Vehicle Signal — — move the signal lever all the way down.

Hand Signal —— extend your left hand and arm straight out of the driver’s side window.

SignalsSignals

Slow or Stop

Hand Signal —— extend your left arm out the driver’s side window and bend it at the elbow so that your left hand points down at a 90 degree angle.

Slow or Stop

Hand Signal —— extend your left arm out the driver’s side window and bend it at the elbow so that your left hand points down at a 90 degree angle.

SignalsSignals

Headlights must be used

a. From sunset to sunrise

b. Whenever the windshield wipers are in use for inclement weather.

c. Both a and b.

Headlights must be used

a. From sunset to sunrise

b. Whenever the windshield wipers are in use for inclement weather.

c. Both a and b.


c. Both a and bc. Both a and b

Virginia law requires the use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and during inclement weather.

Virginia law requires the use of headlights from sunset to sunrise and during inclement weather.

Correct!Correct!


This hand signal indicates

a. Right turn

b. Left turn

c. Slow or stop

This hand signal indicates

a. Right turn

b. Left turn

c. Slow or stop


b. Left turnb. Left turn

The left arm extended is the hand signal for a left turn.

The left arm extended is the hand signal for a left turn.

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Correct!Correct!


If the speed limit is 45, you must signal ___ ahead of the turn.

a. 50 feet

b. 100 feet

If the speed limit is 45, you must signal ___ ahead of the turn.

a. 50 feet

b. 100 feet


b. 100 feetb. 100 feet

If the speed limit is 35 or more, you must signal 100 feet ahead of the turn.If the speed limit is 35 or more, you must signal 100 feet ahead of the turn.

Correct!Correct!


The basic speed limit on a rural expressway is

a. 55

b. 65

c. 75

The basic speed limit on a rural expressway is

a. 55

b. 65

c. 75


b. 65b. 65

The speed limit on rural expressways is 65


The speed limit on rural expressways is 65


Correct!Correct!


You must dim your headlights when an approaching vehicle is within ___ feet.

a. 20

b. 350

c. 500

You must dim your headlights when an approaching vehicle is within ___ feet.

a. 20

b. 350

c. 500


c. 500c. 500

You are required to dim your headlights when an approaching vehicle is within 500 feet.

They should also be dimmed when driving in fog or rain.

You are required to dim your headlights when an approaching vehicle is within 500 feet.

They should also be dimmed when driving in fog or rain.

Correct!Correct!


On hills or curves

At intersections or RR crossing

When a solid line is on your side

On hills or curves

At intersections or RR crossing

When a solid line is on your side

Passing is NOT AllowedPassing is NOT Allowed

PassingPassing

ParkingParking

You may NOT Park Beside another parked vehicle

On crosswalks or sidewalks

By curbs painted yellow

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

Within 20 feet of an intersection

Within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire or rescue station

Within 500 feet of a fire truck answering a call

Within 50 feet of a RR crossing

You may NOT Park Beside another parked vehicle

On crosswalks or sidewalks

By curbs painted yellow

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

Within 20 feet of an intersection

Within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire or rescue station

Within 500 feet of a fire truck answering a call

Within 50 feet of a RR crossing

ParkingParking

Parking on a Hill with a Curb

Turn the front wheels of your vehicle to prevent it from rolling into the street.

Parking on a Hill with a Curb

Turn the front wheels of your vehicle to prevent it from rolling into the street.

Parkingdownhill —with curb Turn front wheels right




Parkingdownhill — nocurb Turn frontwheels right

Parkingdownhill — nocurb Turn frontwheels right

Parking uphill— no curbTurn frontwheels right

Parking uphill— no curbTurn frontwheels right

ParkingParking

Parking on a Hill without a CurbParking on a Hill without a Curb

You must not park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.

a. 10

b. 15

c. 25

You must not park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant.

a. 10

b. 15

c. 25


Virginia Driver ResponsibilitiesVirginia Driver Responsibilities

b. 15b. 15

Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Correct!Correct!


Safety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats

Safety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats

Virginia Safety Belt Law

The driver and front-seat passengers must wear a safety belt.

All passengers through age 17 must be properly secured in a safety belt.

Virginia Safety Belt Law

The driver and front-seat passengers must wear a safety belt.

All passengers through age 17 must be properly secured in a safety belt.

All children under age 8 must be secured in a child safety seat or a booster seat. The safest place for a child safety seat is the center of the back seat

Never place a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger-side air bag.

All children under age 8 must be secured in a child safety seat or a booster seat. The safest place for a child safety seat is the center of the back seat

Never place a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger-side air bag.

Safety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety SeatsSafety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats

The ONLY way to reduce the BAC (“get sober”) is the passage of time

Exercise, food, cold showers (etc) will NOT reduce the BAC

The body MUST OXIDIZE THE ALCOHOL THROUGH THE LIVER and that takes

TIME

The ONLY way to reduce the BAC (“get sober”) is the passage of time

Exercise, food, cold showers (etc) will NOT reduce the BAC

The body MUST OXIDIZE THE ALCOHOL THROUGH THE LIVER and that takes

TIME

Drinking and DrivingDrinking and Driving

BAC = Blood Alcohol ConcentrationBAC is a measurement of the amount of alcohol

in the blood

BAC = Blood Alcohol ConcentrationBAC is a measurement of the amount of alcohol

in the blood

DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08

or above, you are considered to be driving under the influence

Implied Consent – Anyone using Virginia’s roadways must submit to a BAC breath test if requested by police

ALS –Administrative License Suspension If you have a BAC of .08 or more or you refuse to take

the breath test, your license will automatically be suspended for a minimum of 7 days

DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08

or above, you are considered to be driving under the influence

Implied Consent – Anyone using Virginia’s roadways must submit to a BAC breath test if requested by police

ALS –Administrative License Suspension If you have a BAC of .08 or more or you refuse to take

the breath test, your license will automatically be suspended for a minimum of 7 days

Drinking and DrivingDrinking and Driving

You may refuse to submit to the breath test for DUI without consequences.

a. True

b. False

You may refuse to submit to the breath test for DUI without consequences.

a. True

b. False


b. Falseb. False

Under the implied consent law, anyone who drives on Virginia’s roadways has given permission to be tested for alcohol.

Refusal to submit to the test, will result in an automatic loss of license for a minimum of 7 days and you may still be charged with DUI.

Under the implied consent law, anyone who drives on Virginia’s roadways has given permission to be tested for alcohol.

Refusal to submit to the test, will result in an automatic loss of license for a minimum of 7 days and you may still be charged with DUI.

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A driver is automatically considered to be driving under the influence if he/she has a BAC (blood alcohol concentration)a. .04

b. .05

c. .08

A driver is automatically considered to be driving under the influence if he/she has a BAC (blood alcohol concentration)a. .04

b. .05

c. .08


c. .08c. .08

If your Blood Alcohol Concentration is .08 or above, you are automatically considered guilty of DUI in Virginia.

If your Blood Alcohol Concentration is .08 or above, you are automatically considered guilty of DUI in Virginia.

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c. 4 secondsc. 4 seconds

The recommended following interval at 50 mph in good weather is 4 seconds.4 seconds.

Increase this interval when following motorcycles or trucks or in inclement weather.

The recommended following interval at 50 mph in good weather is 4 seconds.4 seconds.

Increase this interval when following motorcycles or trucks or in inclement weather.

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Virginia requires seat belt usage for

a. All front seat occupants

b. All occupants less than 18 years of age

c. Both a and b

Virginia requires seat belt usage for

a. All front seat occupants

b. All occupants less than 18 years of age

c. Both a and b


c. Both a and bc. Both a and b

Virginia law does require seat belt usage for all front seat occupants and any occupant less than 18 years of age.

Also occupants less than 8 years of age must be in a child restraint system or booster seat.

Virginia law does require seat belt usage for all front seat occupants and any occupant less than 18 years of age.

Also occupants less than 8 years of age must be in a child restraint system or booster seat.

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Financial responsibility is proof of the ability to pay for any damages or injuries you cause.

Anyone registering a vehicle in Virginia MUST show proof of financial responsibility.

Financial responsibility is proof of the ability to pay for any damages or injuries you cause.

Anyone registering a vehicle in Virginia MUST show proof of financial responsibility.

Financial Responsibility

Financial Responsibility

Proof of Financial Responsibility

Liability Insurance

Uninsured motorist fee

Proof of Financial Responsibility

Liability Insurance

Uninsured motorist fee

Financial ResponsibilityFinancial Responsibility

Two Ways To Satisfy The Financial Responsibility LawTwo Ways To Satisfy The Financial Responsibility Law

Liability Insurance

Pays others for damage you caused Minimum requirements to meet

financial responsibility law.

$25,000 for injury to one person

$50,000 for injuries to all persons involved

$20,000 for property damage

Liability Insurance

Pays others for damage you caused Minimum requirements to meet

financial responsibility law.

$25,000 for injury to one person

$50,000 for injuries to all persons involved

$20,000 for property damage


Uninsured Motorist Fee

$500 paid to DMV

Does NOTNOT provide any insurance

Allows you to drive UNINSUREDUNINSURED at your own risk

Expires with your registration and must be paid again at renewal

Uninsured Motorist Fee

$500 paid to DMV

Does NOTNOT provide any insurance

Allows you to drive UNINSUREDUNINSURED at your own risk

Expires with your registration and must be paid again at renewal


The $500 uninsured motorist fee provides minimum insurance if you are involved in a crash.

a. True

b. False

The $500 uninsured motorist fee provides minimum insurance if you are involved in a crash.

a. True

b. False


b. Falseb. False

You must purchase liability insurance to cover damages caused by your vehicle.

The uninsured motorist fee only allows the vehicle owner to register an uninsured vehicle.

You must purchase liability insurance to cover damages caused by your vehicle.

The uninsured motorist fee only allows the vehicle owner to register an uninsured vehicle.

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