VA DMV VA DMV Special Driving Conditions Questions and Answers

Question 1

When driving in fog in Virginia, which lights should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

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High-beam headlights

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Hazard lights only

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No lights — they reduce visibility further

Question 2

What should you do first if your vehicle begins to skid in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator

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Brake hard immediately

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Turn the wheel sharply opposite the skid

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Shift into a lower gear immediately

Question 3

In Virginia, when must headlights be turned on?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet

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Only at night

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Only when it is raining

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When driving on the interstate only at night

Question 4

What is hydroplaning in Virginia driving contexts?

Accepted Answer

Loss of tire traction due to a layer of water between tires and road

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Skidding on ice

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Engine failure from flooding

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Windshield fogging during rain

Question 5

What should you do if you must drive through standing water in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, drive through carefully, and test brakes afterward

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Accelerate to get through quickly

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Drive at highway speed to push water aside

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Never drive through any standing water

Question 6

How should you adjust your following distance in rain or snow in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Double it to at least 4 seconds

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Keep the same 2-second following distance

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Reduce it to stay closer to visible brake lights

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Increase it by only half a second