VA DMV VA DMV Driver Improvement and Points System 3

Question 1

How many demerit points are assigned for failure to yield the right of way in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

4 points

Answer

Failure to yield the right of way is a 4-point violation in Virginia's demerit point system.

Question 2

Can safe driving points offset demerit points on a Virginia driving record?

Accepted Answer

Yes, safe points are subtracted from accumulated demerit points

Answer

Safe driving points in Virginia can be used to offset demerit points, reducing the total point count on your record.

Question 3

Which of the following violations is assigned 6 demerit points in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Hit and run

Answer

Hit and run is a 6-point violation in Virginia, one of the most serious traffic offenses in the demerit system.

Question 4

How long does a DUI conviction remain on an official Virginia driving record?

Accepted Answer

11 years

Answer

A DUI conviction remains on an official Virginia driving record for 11 years, reflecting the seriousness of the offense.

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about earning safe driving points in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

A driver must have no convictions during the entire calendar year to earn them

Answer

Safe driving points in Virginia are only earned for calendar years in which a driver has no traffic violations or convictions.

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