I drive Safely VA UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists accidental death - CORRECT
ANSWER - as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 to 33
In 2008, 37,261 people lost their lives and 2,346,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes
(NHTSA). - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age
groups, followed by elderly drivers, and young adult males. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
In 2008 there were 5,811,000 traffic collisions reported. These collisions cost the national
economy over $230 billion as they relate to property damage, medical costs, insurance
premiums, and lost time at work. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
he top 12 causes of fatal crashes. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Failing to maintain lane
position.
2. Speeding. This is not just exceeding the speed limit; it is also categorized as driving too fast
for conditions.
3. Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other medication.
4. Failing to yield the right-of-way.
5. Inattention, which includes distractions such as talking, eating, text messaging, etc.
6. Operating the vehicle in an erratic, reckless, careless, or negligent manner.
7. Failing to obey traffic signs or signals. This category includes a driver not signaling the
intention to turn or change lanes, a common communication error.
8. Improper driving technique.
9. Making an improper turn.
,10. Driving when drowsy, sleepy, fatigued, ill, or after experiencing a blackout.
11. Vision obscured. This may occur due to poor visibility conditions such as rain, snow, glare,
or driving into bright lights. Vision obstruction also occurs when your vision is blocked by trees,
buildings, or other vehicles.
12. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
Injury and death associated with traffic-related crashes are - CORRECT ANSWER - two
of our largest societal problems.
In the U.S., each year approximately 3 million people are injured and around 40,000 people are
killed in traffic collisions. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Driving a motor vehicle involves the conduct of skilled and properly timed actions under varying
road and traffic conditions based on decisions that depend on: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Learned Information
Realistic Perceptions
Sound Judgments
At an uncontrolled intersection, if another vehicle is in the lane you want to enter, they have the
right-of-way. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
To obtain an ID card, an applicant must: - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide two proofs of
identity
Provide one proof of residency
Provide proof of legal presence
To obtain a learner's permit or a driver's license, you must show: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Two proofs of identity (i.e. U.S. Birth Certificate or Passport)
One proof of Virginia residency (i.e. payroll stub or bank statement)
Proof of your social security number (SSN)
Proof of legal presence (birth document issued by a U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory)
,When you become a resident of Virginia, you have 30 days to obtain a Virginia title and
registration for your vehicle, and 60 days to obtain a Virginia driver's license. - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes
Minimum Age Requirements: - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 years, 3 months, if you have
held a valid driver education learner permit for 9 months and have successfully completed a
DMV-approved driver education course
Provide proof of identity and date of birth from the current acceptable ID list
Successfully complete a written knowledge test based on the information contained in the
Virginia Driver Manual
Successfully pass a standard vision screening test
Successfully pass a roadway skill test with a DMV driver examiner in a vehicle provided by the
applicant
If less than 18 years of age, have an appropriate family member sign the financial responsibility
agreement portion of the application
Four Point Violations
Failure to obey a traffic signal (3 years) - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Three Point Violations
High-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) penalties. The first offense results in a fine of $50-$125,
second offense within 5 years is a fine of $250, third offense within 5 years is a fine of $500, and
fourth or subsequent offense within 5 years is a fine of $1,000. - CORRECT ANSWER -
yes
Your license may be suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons. Read below for a list of just a
few of them: - CORRECT ANSWER - Driving under the influence of alcohol or another
substance
Driving recklessly
Leaving the scene of a collision
Failing to satisfy a citation or appear in court
, Refusing to take a chemical test
Displaying a canceled, altered, or fictitious license
Nonpayment of jail fees (SB 603)
Failure to carry insurance is a criminal offense. The penalties include fines, loss of license plates,
and loss of your driver's license. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Virginia requires the following minimum coverage: - CORRECT ANSWER - Bodily
injury/death of one person $25,000
Bodily injury/death of two or more persons $50,000
Property damage $20,000 (§46.2-473)
Driving without a License
Driving without a license is prohibited in Virginia. Any person violating this law is charged with
a Class 2 misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses classified as Class 1 misdemeanors (§46.2-
301.1). Multiple offenses may also result in vehicle impoundment (§46.2-301.1). - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes
about one out of every ten drivers is involved in a crash each year. - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes
In 2008, the majority of people killed or injured in crashes were drivers (57%), followed by
passengers (22%), and motorcycle riders (16%). - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
n 2008, persons 20-24 years old had the highest fatality rate. For all age groups, the fatality rate
is higher for males. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
In 2008, the majority of people killed or injured in crashes were drivers (57%), followed by
passengers (22%), and motorcycle riders (16%). - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists accidental death - CORRECT
ANSWER - as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 to 33
In 2008, 37,261 people lost their lives and 2,346,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes
(NHTSA). - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age
groups, followed by elderly drivers, and young adult males. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
In 2008 there were 5,811,000 traffic collisions reported. These collisions cost the national
economy over $230 billion as they relate to property damage, medical costs, insurance
premiums, and lost time at work. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
he top 12 causes of fatal crashes. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Failing to maintain lane
position.
2. Speeding. This is not just exceeding the speed limit; it is also categorized as driving too fast
for conditions.
3. Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other medication.
4. Failing to yield the right-of-way.
5. Inattention, which includes distractions such as talking, eating, text messaging, etc.
6. Operating the vehicle in an erratic, reckless, careless, or negligent manner.
7. Failing to obey traffic signs or signals. This category includes a driver not signaling the
intention to turn or change lanes, a common communication error.
8. Improper driving technique.
9. Making an improper turn.
,10. Driving when drowsy, sleepy, fatigued, ill, or after experiencing a blackout.
11. Vision obscured. This may occur due to poor visibility conditions such as rain, snow, glare,
or driving into bright lights. Vision obstruction also occurs when your vision is blocked by trees,
buildings, or other vehicles.
12. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
Injury and death associated with traffic-related crashes are - CORRECT ANSWER - two
of our largest societal problems.
In the U.S., each year approximately 3 million people are injured and around 40,000 people are
killed in traffic collisions. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Driving a motor vehicle involves the conduct of skilled and properly timed actions under varying
road and traffic conditions based on decisions that depend on: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Learned Information
Realistic Perceptions
Sound Judgments
At an uncontrolled intersection, if another vehicle is in the lane you want to enter, they have the
right-of-way. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
To obtain an ID card, an applicant must: - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide two proofs of
identity
Provide one proof of residency
Provide proof of legal presence
To obtain a learner's permit or a driver's license, you must show: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Two proofs of identity (i.e. U.S. Birth Certificate or Passport)
One proof of Virginia residency (i.e. payroll stub or bank statement)
Proof of your social security number (SSN)
Proof of legal presence (birth document issued by a U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory)
,When you become a resident of Virginia, you have 30 days to obtain a Virginia title and
registration for your vehicle, and 60 days to obtain a Virginia driver's license. - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes
Minimum Age Requirements: - CORRECT ANSWER - 16 years, 3 months, if you have
held a valid driver education learner permit for 9 months and have successfully completed a
DMV-approved driver education course
Provide proof of identity and date of birth from the current acceptable ID list
Successfully complete a written knowledge test based on the information contained in the
Virginia Driver Manual
Successfully pass a standard vision screening test
Successfully pass a roadway skill test with a DMV driver examiner in a vehicle provided by the
applicant
If less than 18 years of age, have an appropriate family member sign the financial responsibility
agreement portion of the application
Four Point Violations
Failure to obey a traffic signal (3 years) - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Three Point Violations
High-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) penalties. The first offense results in a fine of $50-$125,
second offense within 5 years is a fine of $250, third offense within 5 years is a fine of $500, and
fourth or subsequent offense within 5 years is a fine of $1,000. - CORRECT ANSWER -
yes
Your license may be suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons. Read below for a list of just a
few of them: - CORRECT ANSWER - Driving under the influence of alcohol or another
substance
Driving recklessly
Leaving the scene of a collision
Failing to satisfy a citation or appear in court
, Refusing to take a chemical test
Displaying a canceled, altered, or fictitious license
Nonpayment of jail fees (SB 603)
Failure to carry insurance is a criminal offense. The penalties include fines, loss of license plates,
and loss of your driver's license. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
Virginia requires the following minimum coverage: - CORRECT ANSWER - Bodily
injury/death of one person $25,000
Bodily injury/death of two or more persons $50,000
Property damage $20,000 (§46.2-473)
Driving without a License
Driving without a license is prohibited in Virginia. Any person violating this law is charged with
a Class 2 misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses classified as Class 1 misdemeanors (§46.2-
301.1). Multiple offenses may also result in vehicle impoundment (§46.2-301.1). - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes
about one out of every ten drivers is involved in a crash each year. - CORRECT
ANSWER - yes
In 2008, the majority of people killed or injured in crashes were drivers (57%), followed by
passengers (22%), and motorcycle riders (16%). - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
n 2008, persons 20-24 years old had the highest fatality rate. For all age groups, the fatality rate
is higher for males. - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
In 2008, the majority of people killed or injured in crashes were drivers (57%), followed by
passengers (22%), and motorcycle riders (16%). - CORRECT ANSWER - yes
