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VIRGINIA DRIVER’S LICENSESVIRGINIA DRIVER’S LICENSES
Learner’s Permit
Driver’s License
Motorcycle License
CDL
Learner’s Permit
Driver’s License
Motorcycle License
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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)
Have a digitized photo taken at DMVHave a digitized photo taken at DMV
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
Virginia License RequirementsVirginia License RequirementsVirginia License RequirementsVirginia License Requirements
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
Virginia License RequirementsVirginia License RequirementsVirginia License RequirementsVirginia License Requirements
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
Virginia Provisional Driver’s Virginia Provisional Driver’s License RestrictionsLicense Restrictions
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Virginia Provisional Driver’s Virginia Provisional Driver’s License RestrictionsLicense Restrictions
Virginia Provisional Driver’s Virginia Provisional Driver’s License RestrictionsLicense Restrictions
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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Specialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia Licenses
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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Specialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia Licenses
Commercial Driver’s LicenseCommercial Driver’s LicenseCDLCDL
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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Commercial Driver’s LicenseCommercial Driver’s LicenseCDLCDL
Specialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia LicensesSpecialized Virginia Licenses
•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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Virginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/Revocations
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
Virginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/Revocations
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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
Virginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/RevocationsVirginia License Suspensions/Revocations
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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
Have a digitized photo taken at DMVHave a digitized photo taken at DMV
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
Have a digitized photo taken at DMVHave a digitized photo taken at DMV
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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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
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
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.
HeadlightsHeadlights
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
HeadlightsHeadlights
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
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is 25 MPH
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
Correct!Correct!
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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.
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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!
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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!
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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!
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
b. 65b. 65
The speed limit on rural expressways is 65
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
The speed limit on rural expressways is 65
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
Correct!Correct!
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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!
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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 —with curb Turn front wheels right
Parkingdownhill —with curb Turn front wheels right
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
Testing Your KnowledgeTesting Your Knowledge
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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