Virginia Permit #8

T/F : When you are driving on a multi-lane highway, you should stay in the right lane whenever you are driving slower than the traffic around you

• True

• False

The best way to prevent over-correcting when driving is to:

• Remain alert

• Reduce speed and use extra caution while driving on curved roads

• Not panic if you veer off the road

• All of the above

T/F : In Virginia, it is illegal to exceed the speed limit as you pass another vehicle

• True

• False

T/F : When driving, you should check for No U-Turn or No Left Turn signs before you make a U-turn

• True

• False

To determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you:

• Use the 11-, 12-, and 13-second rule

• Use the 30-second rule

• Use the two-, three-, and four-minute rule

• Use the two-, three-, and four-second rule

T/F : The ability to stop is affected by: road conditions, vehicle speed, driver alertness, and the weight of the vehicle you are following

• True

• False

Your following distance should increase in all of the following situations except:

• Driving behind a motorcycle

• Driving in bad weather or heavy traffic

• When entering an expressway

• When exiting an expressway

T/F : When the driver behind you is following too closely it is called tailgating

• True

• False

If your vehicle is in poor condition and there are bad weather conditions, heavy traffic, or poor pavement, you should:

• Pull over until conditions improve

• Drive at 15 mph less than the posted speed limit

• Focus your eyes 5 to 10 seconds ahead

• Add extra seconds to increase following distance

T/F : When speed or road conditions change, drivers do not need to change their following distance

• True

• False