VA DMV Special Driving Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards

When is it most dangerous to drive in Virginia after rainfall begins?

Answer: During the first few minutes, when oil and water mix on the road surface

Roads are most slippery during the first few minutes of rain as oil residue mixes with water to create a very slick surface.

What is the recommended action if your vehicle breaks down on a Virginia highway?

Answer: Move as far off the roadway as possible, turn on hazard lights, and call for help

If your vehicle breaks down, move it as far off the road as possible, activate hazard lights, and call for assistance to avoid being struck.

What should you do if you become drowsy while driving in Virginia?

Answer: Pull off the road safely and rest or sleep

The only safe remedy for drowsy driving is to pull off the road safely and sleep; caffeine and other measures are only temporary and unreliable.

What does Virginia's Move Over law also require for tow trucks and highway maintenance vehicles?

Answer: Drivers must move over one lane or slow to a safe speed when these vehicles are stopped with lights flashing

Virginia's Move Over law was expanded to cover tow trucks and highway maintenance vehicles stopped with flashing lights, requiring drivers to move over or slow down.

How should you handle a tire blowout while driving on a Virginia highway?

Answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and gradually steer to a safe stop

During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas gradually, and steer smoothly to a safe stop without braking hard.

What should Virginia drivers do when approaching a sun glare situation?

Answer: Slow down, use sun visor, wear polarized sunglasses, and increase following distance

When facing sun glare in Virginia, slow down, use your sun visor and sunglasses, and increase your following distance to compensate for reduced visibility.