– COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & LEARNING
REVIEW
Updated Version — 100-Question
Practice Set
SECTION A — RULES OF THE ROAD (1–25)
1. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in Virginia?
A. 0.10%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.06%
D. Zero tolerance
2. A flashing red light means:
A. Proceed with caution
B. Slow down
C. Stop completely and proceed when safe
D. Yield only
3. A broken yellow center line indicates:
A. Passing is prohibited
B. Passing allowed in both directions
C. One-way street
D. Road closed ahead
4. When must headlights be turned on in Virginia?
A. Only at night
B. When visibility is less than 500 feet
,C. Anytime it rains
D. Only on rural roads
5. A solid white line on the roadway means:
A. Passing is allowed
B. Lane change is discouraged
C. Stop here
D. Roadway ends
6. A school zone sign warns drivers to:
A. Reduce speed and watch for children
B. Stop immediately
C. Turn around
D. Change lanes
7. The right-of-way at a 4-way stop goes to the vehicle:
A. On the left
B. That is larger
C. That arrives first
D. Turning left
8. A driver must signal at least ____ feet before a turn.
A. 25
B. 50
C. 100
D. 500
9. The Smith System promotes:
A. Excessive speed
B. Defensive driving
C. Lane weaving
D. Tailgating
10. The “No Zone” refers to:
A. Rest area
B. Blind spots around large trucks
C. School zone
D. Urban crossings
,11. When approaching a roundabout, drivers should:
A. Enter without yielding
B. Stop completely
C. Yield to traffic already in the circle
D. Speed up
12. The hand signal for a right turn is:
A. Left arm straight out
B. Left arm down
C. Left arm up at 90°
D. Both hands up
13. Hydroplaning is most likely at speeds above:
A. 20 mph
B. 30 mph
C. 35 mph
D. 15 mph
14. A yellow traffic light means:
A. Go faster
B. Prepare to stop
C. Stop immediately
D. Turn left
15. If your vehicle skids, you should:
A. Brake hard
B. Turn opposite the skid
C. Turn in the direction of the skid
D. Accelerate
16. The Basic Speed Law means:
A. Always go the posted limit
B. Drive at a safe speed for conditions
C. Drive as fast as traffic
D. Drive slower than all others
17. The safest following distance in ideal conditions is:
, A. 1-second rule
B. 2-second rule
C. 3-second rule
D. 6-second rule
18. You must yield to pedestrians:
A. Only during the day
B. In marked or unmarked crosswalks
C. Only in school zones
D. Never
19. A diamond-shaped sign indicates:
A. Services
B. Construction
C. Warning
D. Speed restriction
20. When backing up, you should:
A. Only use mirrors
B. Look over your right shoulder
C. Look forward
D. Open your door
21. Blind spots are areas:
A. Seen in rearview mirror
B. Seen in side mirrors
C. Not visible in mirrors
D. Behind parked cars
22. Drivers must use low-beam headlights:
A. In heavy fog
B. On empty highways
C. To signal other drivers
D. When parked
23. A white cane indicates: