VA DMV Special Driving Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards

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

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

Virginia law requires switching to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle.

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

Answer: Slow down and look toward the right edge of the road

If blinded by oncoming lights in Virginia, slow down, avert your eyes, and focus on the right edge of the road to guide your path.

What does 'black ice' mean for Virginia drivers?

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

Black ice is a nearly invisible, thin layer of ice on the road surface that appears the same color as the pavement and is extremely dangerous.

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

Answer: Slow down — bridges freeze before road surfaces

Bridges and overpasses freeze before road surfaces because cold air circulates both above and below them, making extra caution necessary.

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

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

If your accelerator sticks, shift into neutral to disengage the engine from the wheels, apply brakes firmly, and pull safely off the road.

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

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

Virginia promotes the 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' campaign because just 6 inches of water can stall a vehicle and 2 feet can carry away most cars.