Virginia DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: 60 days, or until you go to trial, whichever comes first

The administrative license suspension is seven days for a first offense, 60 days or until you go to trial (whichever comes first) for a second offense, and until the trial for a third DUI offense.

Correct answer: Three hours of the crash, at any location

If you are involved in a motor vehicle crash and a law enforcement officer has probable cause, you can be arrested for DUI within three hours of the crash without a warrant and at any location.

Correct answer: One year from the date of conviction

A driver under 21 convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol (BAC at least .02 but less than .08) faces a one-year suspension from the date of conviction, plus a minimum mandatory $500 fine or at least 50 hours of community service.

Correct answer: Mandatory five-day jail term plus other fines and penalties

Conviction of any DUI offense involving a juvenile passenger (age 17 or younger) carries an additional mandatory five-day jail term, plus an additional fine of at least $500 and up to $1,000, on top of all other fines and jail sentences.

Correct answer: Show proof of legal presence and pass the two-part knowledge, road skills, and vision exams

During the suspension period, if your license has been expired for one year or more, you must show proof of legal presence and pass the two-part knowledge exam, the road skills test, and the vision exam to have your driving privilege reinstated.

Correct answer: $3,000

Law enforcement officers are required to forward a written crash report to DMV when a traffic crash results in injury, the death of any person, or total property damage in excess of $3,000. The crash is then recorded on each involved driver’s DMV record.

Correct answer: 90 days or $5,000

The Division of Child Support Enforcement will direct DMV to suspend your driving privilege if you are late making child support payments by 90 days or $5,000, or if you fail to appear in court on a related matter.

Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet

You may not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, so the crossing and any approaching train remain clearly visible.

Correct answer: 500 feet

You may not park within 500 feet of where fire trucks or equipment are stopped answering an alarm.

Correct answer: Make a lane change away from it and proceed with caution

When passing stationary vehicles that have activated hazard warning flashers, displayed caution signs, or been marked with properly lit flares or torches, you are required to make a lane change and proceed with caution.

Correct answer: Slow to 10 mph below the posted limit and pass at least two feet to its left

When passing stationary trash-collection vehicles on a highway of fewer than four lanes, or when you cannot change lanes, slow to 10 mph below the posted limit and pass at least two feet to the left. On a highway of four or more lanes, change to a lane not next to the vehicle if you can do so safely.

Correct answer: When you are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a median or barrier between you and the bus

You do not have to stop if you are traveling the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median or barrier and the bus is on the other side. Still be prepared for children exiting the bus.

Correct answer: Ten days to as long as six months

If you are convicted of aggressive driving, your license could be suspended for ten days or for as long as six months.

Correct answer: Destination and direction information

Green-and-white signs provide destination and guide information. Blue-and-white signs point to motorist services, and brown-and-white signs mark historical or cultural sites.

Correct answer: You will be fined $250

Using a handheld communications device in a highway work zone brings a $250 fine, and exceeding the work-zone speed limit can be fined up to $500. Highway workers’ lives depend on drivers obeying these rules.

Correct answer: Get out immediately and run diagonally toward the oncoming train

If your car stalls on the tracks, do not hesitate. Get out right away and run diagonally away from the tracks in the direction of the oncoming train, so flying debris is thrown away from you.

Correct answer: Passing is not allowed from the solid-line side

When a broken yellow line runs beside a solid yellow line, passing is allowed only from the side with the broken line. Drivers on the solid-line side may not pass (except to pass a pedestrian or bicyclist when the opposite lane is clear).

Correct answer: 35 mph or less

Low-speed vehicles may be operated on public roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less by licensed drivers. Golf carts are not classified as low-speed vehicles.

Correct answer: Slow down

If your trailer starts to sway, slow down. Always allow for the added length of the trailer when you change lanes.

Correct answer: Reversible — traffic flows one direction at certain times and the opposite direction at others

If HOV lanes are separated by a barrier, they may be reversible. During certain times of day traffic flows one way, and at other times it flows the opposite way.

Correct answer: Keep moving — do not stop — and expect to be billed by mail

If you enter an E-ZPass express lane by mistake, do not stop; stopping is unsafe and could cause a rear-end crash. Cameras will photograph your plate and the registered owner will be billed for the toll.

Correct answer: The two-, three- and four-second rule based on your speed

Use the two-, three- and four-second rule: watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed object, then count the seconds until you reach it. If you arrive before your count, you are following too closely.

Correct answer: Yes — you can be cited for driving too fast for conditions

During rain, snow and ice you may receive a ticket for driving too fast for conditions even if you are at or below the posted limit. The limit is the maximum only under good conditions.

Correct answer: An additional $100 fine

Virginia imposes an additional $100 fine for driving between 81 and 85 mph in a 65-mph zone, on top of any other penalty.

Correct answer: When the vehicle has signaled and is making a left turn, and you need not leave the pavement

You may pass on the right if the vehicle ahead has signaled and is making a left turn. You may not pass on the right if you would have to drive off the pavement or main roadway to get around it.