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Virginia permit test: sharing the road

Motorcycles, mopeds, trucks and buses, bicyclists, pedestrians, light rail and low speed vehicles. 17 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Bicyclists may legally use all public roads except interstates and most freeways (limited access highways). (p. 22, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  2. State law requires at least three feet of clearance when passing a cyclist. (p. 22, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  3. Keep your car stopped until the people crossing are completely past the lane you are in. (p. 22, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  4. Failing to stop for a pedestrian lawfully crossing and causing serious bodily injury or death can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor. (p. 22, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  5. A rider may use the entire lane as conditions change and can move suddenly. (p. 22, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  6. Trucks, buses and RVs may swing wide to turn and can't see cars right beside them. (p. 23, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  7. Trucks, buses and RVs need nearly twice the time and room to stop as cars, so never cut in front and slow down. (p. 23, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  8. Truck, bus and RV blind spots may stretch up to 20 feet in front of the cab and about 200 feet behind the vehicle. (p. 23, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  9. Low speed vehicles, with top speeds of 21 to 25 mph, may be used on public roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. (p. 23, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))
  10. If your trailer starts to sway, slow down. (p. 23, Virginia Driver's Manual (No edition date printed in text) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample sharing the road questions

  1. 1.A truck ahead swings wide to make a right turn, leaving space at the curb. What should you do?

    • AHonk to warn the truck driver
    • BPass it quickly on the right
    • CSqueeze into the open space
    • DStay back; never squeeze in
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    ✓ D. Stay back; never squeeze in

    Trucks, buses and RVs may swing wide to turn and can't see cars right beside them. Never try to squeeze between them and the curb or another vehicle.

    Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 23

  2. 2.A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing ahead. What must you do?

    • AHonk so they know you're there
    • BCome to a full stop
    • CSlow down and drive around them
    • DWait only if they are in a crosswalk
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    ✓ B. Come to a full stop

    Drivers must come to a full stop for a pedestrian using a cane or guide dog, since this shows the person is blind or has impaired vision.

    Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 22

  3. 3.A driver fails to stop for a pedestrian lawfully crossing and causes serious injury. What can the driver be charged with?

    • AA $25 fine
    • BNothing, if it was an accident
    • CA Class 1 misdemeanor
    • DA warning only
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    ✓ C. A Class 1 misdemeanor

    Failing to stop for a pedestrian lawfully crossing and causing serious bodily injury or death can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor.

    Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 22

  4. 4.On which roads are bicyclists generally NOT allowed?

    • AInterstates and most freeways
    • BTwo-lane country roads
    • CCity streets
    • DRoads with a 45 mph limit
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    ✓ A. Interstates and most freeways

    Bicyclists may legally use all public roads except interstates and most freeways (limited access highways).

    Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (No edition date printed in text), page 22