VA DMV VA DMV Special Driving Conditions Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When driving at night in Virginia, when should you switch from high beams to low beams?

Accepted Answer

Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet when following another vehicle

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Within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle

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Only when the other driver flashes their lights

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Within 300 feet of any vehicle

Question 2

What should you do if you are blinded by oncoming headlights at night in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and look toward the right edge of the road

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Flash your high beams to signal the other driver

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Stare directly at the headlights to adjust your eyes

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Stop immediately in the roadway

Question 3

What does 'black ice' mean for Virginia drivers?

Accepted Answer

A thin, transparent layer of ice on the road surface that is nearly invisible

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Ice that forms in shadows only

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Ice that forms only on bridges

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Dirty ice near construction zones

Question 4

What precaution should Virginia drivers take when approaching a bridge in winter conditions?

Accepted Answer

Slow down — bridges freeze before road surfaces

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Speed up to minimize time on the bridge

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Stay in the center lane only

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Bridges rarely ice, so no extra precaution is needed

Question 5

If your accelerator sticks while driving in Virginia, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Shift into neutral, apply brakes firmly, and pull off the road safely

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Pump the brakes rapidly

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Turn off the ignition immediately

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Shift directly into reverse

Question 6

What does Virginia recommend regarding driving in heavy rain with significant standing water?

Accepted Answer

'Turn Around, Don't Drown' — never drive through flooded roads

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Follow other vehicles closely to gauge depth

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Four-wheel drive vehicles can always safely cross flooded roads

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Drive at half speed through flooded areas