VA DMV Speed Limits and Right of Way Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the speed limit for passing a school bus with flashing red lights in Virginia?
Answer: You must stop — passing is prohibited
In Virginia, when a school bus displays flashing red lights and extends the stop arm, all drivers must stop and may not pass until the lights stop flashing.
At a yield sign in Virginia, what must you do?
Answer: Slow down and give the right of way to crossing traffic, stopping only if necessary
At a yield sign in Virginia, you must slow down and give the right of way to traffic already in the intersection, stopping only if necessary.
In Virginia, what is the speed limit when approaching and crossing a railroad grade crossing?
Answer: Always 15 mph
Virginia requires drivers to approach railroad grade crossings at no more than 15 mph and to look both ways before crossing.
Who has the right of way when a vehicle and a pedestrian reach an unmarked crosswalk at the same time in Virginia?
Answer: The pedestrian always has the right of way
In Virginia, pedestrians always have the right of way at crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, and drivers must yield.
What is Virginia's 'reckless driving' speed threshold above the posted limit?
Answer: 20 mph over or exceeding 80 mph
In Virginia, driving 20 mph or more over the posted speed limit or exceeding 80 mph regardless of the limit can result in a reckless driving charge.
When must a Virginia driver yield to a transit bus re-entering traffic from a bus stop?
Answer: When the bus displays a yield signal on the back of the vehicle
Virginia law requires drivers to yield to a transit bus re-entering traffic when the bus signals with its yield indicator, provided it is safe to do so.