VA DMV VA DMV Speed Limits and Right of Way Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in a Virginia business or residential district when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

In Virginia, the default speed limit in a business or residential district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

Question 2

What is the maximum speed limit on most Virginia interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

The maximum speed limit on most Virginia interstate highways is 70 mph, though some sections may be posted lower.

Question 3

What is the speed limit in a Virginia school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

When children are present in or near a Virginia school zone, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

Question 4

At an uncontrolled intersection in Virginia (no signs or signals), who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the right

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection in Virginia, the driver on the right has the right of way when two vehicles arrive at the same time.

Question 5

When must you yield to a pedestrian in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

In any crosswalk, marked or unmarked, when the pedestrian is in your lane or adjacent lane

Answer

Virginia law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in any crosswalk — marked or unmarked — when the pedestrian is in the driver's lane or an adjacent lane.

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VA DMV VA DMV Speed Limits and Right of Way Questions and Answers