DMV Chapter 2 Part 2 VA

If a dangerous condition exists at a rail crossing:

• Call the number on the emergency sign

• Do Nothing

• Make sure to give the correct posted crossing number so that the hazard can be identified correctly

• Call the police

If your car stalls on the tracks:

• Scream and throw up your hands

• Just run

• Get out of the car and run diagonally away from the tracks opposite of the direction of the oncoming train

• Get out of the car and run diagonally away from the tracks in the direction of the oncoming train

If you are convicted of exceeding the speed limit in highway work zone:

• Nothing happens

• May be fined up to $500

• Death penalty

What Sign is This?

• Photo Speed Enforcement: This sign indicates that automated photo enforcement is in place for speeding in a work zone. Always obey the posted speed limit in a work zone.

• Road Construction Ahead - Detour: These signs indicate change in the traffic pattern ahead. Slow down since hazardous conditions ahead.

• Rough Road, Bump, or Uneven Lanes: These signs are used when certain road conditions impact roadway surface and create conditions difficult for motorists & motorcyclists

What Sign is This?

• Rough Road, Bump, or Uneven Lanes: These signs are used when certain road conditions affect roadway surface and create hazardous conditions

• Flashing Arrow Boards: Large flashing arrow boards or flashing message signs in work zones direct drivers to proceed into different traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.

• Road Construction Ahead – Detour: These signs indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are ahead.

What Sign is This?

• Road Construction Ahead – Detour: These signs indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are ahead.

• Photo Speed Enforcement: This sign indicates that automated photo enforcement is in place for speeding in a work zone. Always obey the posted speed limit in a work zone.

• Flashing Arrow Boards: Large flashing arrow boards or flashing message signs in work zones direct drivers to proceed into different traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.

What is This?

• Slowing Moving Vehicles traveling at 25 mph or less, such as farm equipment, horse-drawn vehicles or highway work vehicles must display these signs when using a public highway. Be prepared to adjust your speed or position when you see a vehicle with one of these signs.

• Flashing Arrow Boards: Large flashing arrow boards or flashing message signs in work zones direct drivers to proceed into different traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.

• Flaggers: Highway workers who wear vests, etc that use STOP/SLOW paddles or red flags to direct traffic through the work zone

What Sign is This?

• Traffic Control Device: Barricades, vertical signs, cones, etc are used to guide drivers safely through work zones. When driving near them keep the vehicle in the middle of the lane and obey speed limit. Don't change lanes or speed until clear of work zone

• Flashing Arrow Boards: Large flashing arrow boards or flashing message signs in work zones direct drivers to proceed into different traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.

• Photo Speed Enforcement: This sign indicates that automated photo enforcement is in place for speeding in a work zone. Always obey the posted speed limit in a work zone.

What is this?

• Rumble Strips Ahead: Warn ahead motorists of black or orange strips placed in travel lines in work zones (rumble strips). They should be traveled across slowly, not swerved around.

• Traffic Control Device: Barricades, vertical signs, cones, etc are used to guide drivers safely through work zones. When driving near them keep the vehicle in the middle of the lane and obey speed limit. Don't change lanes or speed until clear of work zone

• Slowing Moving Vehicles traveling at 25 mph or less, such as farm equipment, horse-drawn vehicles or highway work vehicles must display these signs when using a public highway. Be prepared to adjust your speed or position when you see a vehicle with one of these signs.

What Sign is This?

• Slowing Moving Vehicles traveling at 25 mph or less, such as farm equipment, horse-drawn vehicles or highway work vehicles must display these signs when using a public highway. Be prepared to adjust your speed or position when you see a vehicle with one of these signs.

• Road Construction Ahead – Detour: These signs indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are ahead.

• Rumble Strips Ahead: Warn ahead motorists of black or orange strips placed in travel lines in work zones (rumble strips). They should be traveled across slowly, not swerved around.