VA DMV Driver Improvement and Points System Flashcards

How many demerit points are assigned for speeding 10-19 mph over the speed limit in Virginia?

Answer: 4 points

Virginia assigns 4 demerit points for speeding 10-19 mph over the posted speed limit, the middle tier of speeding violations.

How many safe driving points does completing a Driver Improvement Clinic award a Virginia driver?

Answer: 5 points

Completing a Driver Improvement Clinic earns a Virginia driver 5 safe driving points, which can help offset demerit points.

A Virginia driver accumulates 18 demerit points within 12 months. What action will the DMV take?

Answer: Suspend the license for 90 days

Accumulating 18 demerit points within 12 months results in a 90-day license suspension by the Virginia DMV.

How often can a Virginia driver use a Driver Improvement Clinic to earn safe driving points?

Answer: Once every 2 years

A Virginia driver may only earn safe driving points through a Driver Improvement Clinic once every 2 years.

Which of the following is a 4-point violation in Virginia's demerit point system?

Answer: Improper passing

Improper passing is a 4-point violation in Virginia, placing it in the intermediate tier of traffic offenses.

What happens to a Virginia driver who accumulates 12 demerit points within 24 months?

Answer: Required Driver Improvement Clinic

Accumulating 12 demerit points within 24 months requires the driver to attend a Driver Improvement Clinic.

Which of the following violations carries 6 demerit points in Virginia?

Answer: DUI/DWI

DUI/DWI is a 6-point violation in Virginia, one of the highest demerit point violations in the system.