Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Flashcards
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Right turn on red
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You may turn right . B4 turning, come to a complete stop and look both ways.
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Left turn on red
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you may turn left at a read light if you are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street. B4 turning, come to a complete stop and look both ways.
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Red arrow
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you must stop if you are turning the direction of the arrow. Go when it changes to green.
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Flashing red light
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come to a complete stop and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
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Yellow light or arrow
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cautions warning that the light is about to change. If you have not entered the intersection= stop in intersection= go through cautiously.
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Flashing yellow arrow
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you may turn in the direction of the arrow, if the way is clear. Yield the right of way.
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Lane use signals: Red X
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never drive in that lane
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Lane use signal : Yellow X
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move out of the lane as soon as safely possible
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Lane use signal: Green arrow
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you are permitted to drive in this lane
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Triangle (Yield)
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Slow down as you come to the intersection. Be prepared to stop.
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Rectangle (Regulatory or Guide)
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Vertical signs- instructions or tell you the law Horizontal signs- directions or information
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Diamond (Warning)
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warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Slow down and drive with caution-be ready to stop.
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In VA, U-turns are considered as ____________ and are illegal if this sign is posted.
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two left turns.
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Do Not Pass
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Sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone
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Left Turn Yield on Green
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Traffic turning left at a green light does not have the right of way and must yield to traffic coming from the other direction.
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Lane use Control
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signs where turns are required or where special turning movements are permitted for specific lanes.
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High Occupancy Vehicle
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Lanes reserved for buses and vehicles with a drover and one or more passengers as specified on the sign.
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Advisory Speed
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The maximum safe speed for a highway exit
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Reduced Speed Limit Ahead
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Prepare to reduce your speed; the speed limit is changing ahead.
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Lane Reduction
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The right lane ends soon. Drivers in the right lane must merge left soon.
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Divided Highway Begins
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The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways by a median or divider and each roadway is one-way. Keep right.
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Divided Highway Engds
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The highway ahead no longer has a median or divider. Traffic goes in both directions. Keep right
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Roundabout
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Entering traffic must yield the right-of way to traffic already in the circle.
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Slippery When Wet
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When pavement is wet, reduce your speed. Do not brake hard. Increase space cushion.
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Hill
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A steep grade is ahead. Check your brakes.
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Bicycle Crossing
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Bicycles regularly cross or ride beside traffic in this area. Drive with caution Second signal with arrow= actual location of bike crossing
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Open Joints
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Slow down. Open joints on bridges or ramps could cause a motorcyclist to lose control of the motorcycle.
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Expansion Joints
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A joint across lanes create a bump or is wide enough to cause loss of traction in wet weather.
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Crossroad
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4-way intersection is ahead. Be ready to yield the right of way.
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Side Road
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A road joins from the right. Be alert for vehicles entering the roadway you are traveling on.
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Y intersection
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You must bear either right or left ahead
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T Intersection
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The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead.
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Right Curve-Side Road
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The road ahead curves right and a side road joins from the left within the curve.
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Sharp right turn
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Slow down and be prepared for a sharp right turn in the road ahead.
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Sharp Right and Left Turns
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Slow down and be prepared for the road ahead to turn sharply right, then left.
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Right and Left Curves
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The road ahead curves right, then left. Slow down.
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Right Curve with Safe Speed Indicator
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The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed limit indicated.
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Winding Road
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The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. On all curves, slow down for better control.
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Low Ground Railroad Crossing
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A steep slope where the railroad tracks cross the road may cause the bottom of low vehicles to get caught or drag on the tracks.
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Railroad Crossbuck and Track Indicator
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The number of tracks at the crossing.
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Broken yellow center lines
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passing on the left is allowed in either direction where the way ahead is clear.
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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line
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passing is allowed from the side of the broken line, BUT not from the side of the solid line.
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Double solid yellow lines
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marks the center of the road and separate traffic traveling in two different directions. Passing is not allowed in either directions. You may not cross lines unless you are making a left turn.
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Broken white lines
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separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. You may change lanes with caustion
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Double solid white lines
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Separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
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Yield ahead symbol
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painted in the lane before the place where you must yield.
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Yield line
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a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop
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If both sides of the center lane are marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line
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drivers travelling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns. However, they may not travel further than 150 feet in this lane.
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High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes
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Marked by a diamond shape in the center of the lane. HOV lanes may also be special lanes separated by a barrier or solid double white lines. Reserved for buses, vanpools, carpools, If lanes are separated by a barrier, they are reversible.
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Painted Curb- White
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Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
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Solid white lines
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show turn lanes and discourage lane changes near intersections. mark the right edge of pavement
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Dotted white lines
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show lane assignment in intersections opening of a turn lane at an intersection and entrance/exit lanes at interchanges
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Many two-lane roads in VA do not have lane markings to separate the lanes. On an unmarked two-lane road, you ____________
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may pass a slow moving vehicle of the left side if there are no signs prohibiting passing.
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Pavement markings-red reflectors
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areas not be entered or used.
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Pavement markings -yellow center lines
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means two-way traffic, flowing in opposite directions
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Red markings
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no parking zones.
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What should you do if your car stalls on railroad tracks?
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Get out of the car and run diagonally way from the tracks.
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If you convicted of exceding the speed limit in a highway work zone you may be fined what?
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up to $500
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Work Zone
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orange marks-means slow down and be alert
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Rough Road, Bump, Uneven Lanes
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Used when certain conditions, such as loose gravel or road construction affect the roadway surface.
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Road Construction Ahead-Detour
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Indicate change in the traffic pattern or route ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions ahead.
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Flashing Arrow Panels
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Direct drivers to proceed into different traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road is closed ahead.
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Flaggers
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Construction workers who wear orange or yellow vests. They use stop and slow paddles and flags to direct traffic through work zones.
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Traffic Control Devices
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Barricades, vertical signs, drums or cones are used to guide drivers safely through work zones. When driving by devices, keep your vehicle in the middle of the lane and obey speed limit. Don't change lanes
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All children under __________ must be properly secured in a child safety sear or booster seat.
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8
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What if a vehicle does not have a back seat, how should children be secured?
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placed in front passenger seat only if vehicle does not have airbag or its turned off.
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If you are convicted of violating the child restraint law, you will be fined ______
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$50 Second offence could be $500
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Children from birth to 12 months ride___________
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facing the rear
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Children 1-7 ride
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facing forward in a child safety or booster seat.
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Where is the safest place to install a child safety seat?
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center of the back seat.
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Air bags
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seat belt move seat back at least 10" from steering wheel steering wheel downward children under 12 back seat.
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Suspended license
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privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily. Pay fee and reinstate license at the end of suspension period.
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Revocation
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means that your privilege to drive has been terminated. Restored if your reapply for license, show proof of legal residence after period has passed and complete driving an vision test.
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DMV will suspend or revoke license
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1. DUI- alcohol or drugs 2. injuring another person as a result of drugs/alcohol 3. operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked for a DUI 4. not having ignition interlock device 5. making false statements to DMV 6. failing to stop at a crash 7. voluntary or involuntary manslaughter-killing someone while driving 8. committing a drug offense 9 felony while driving 10. taking driver's license exam for another person 11. eluding police
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Court may suspend or revoke driving privileges if you are convicted of:
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1. reckless or aggressive driving 2. driving w/o a valid driver's license 3. driving while license is revoked or suspended 4. refusing to take a blood/breath test 5. failing to pay for gas
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If you are convicted of traffic or criminal conviction and you fail to pay court fines and costs within 30 days, the court will do what __________
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suspend your driving priviliges
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When convictions are added to your record
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DMV assigns demerit points to traffic offenses and moving violations.
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If you are convicted of a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) under the age of 18, DMV will require what?
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complete a driver improvement clinic. If don't do within 90 days= suspend license 2nd conviction of demerit traffic violation= suspend your driving privileges for 90 days. 3rd offense= revocation of license for one year or until you reach 18, whichever is longer.
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If you are convicted of a demerit point traffic violation (or safety belt/child restraint violation) at 18-19, DMV will require what?
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complete driver improvement clinic if convicted of a demerit point or safety belt/child restraint.
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Age 18 or older
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DMV will require you to complete a driver improvement clinic if you accumulate 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months.. If don't complete within 90 days, will suspend license.
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Insurance Monitoring Program
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must have valid registration comply with VA laws on insurance. **must have liability insurance or pay the $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee.
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What happens if you refuse a breath test or your BAC is .08 or higher while you are driving and police charge you while driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol
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Driving privileges automatically suspended: - 7 days first offense - 60 days or until you go to trial, whichever comes first for second offense -until the trial for 3rd DUI offense.
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Conviction of any DUI involving a juvenile passenger carries an additional _______________
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five-day jail term plus all other fines and jail sentences.
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Vehicle will be impounded immediately for 30 days if...
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-caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense.
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If you are under 21 you cannot purchase, possess, or consume alcohol. If you are convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol, and your BAC was at least .02 percent and less than .08 percent the court penalty will include:
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1. suspension of driving privilige for a year AND 2. minimum mandatory fine $500, OR 3. complete at least 50 hours of community service
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IF under 21 and BAC was .08 higher
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face penalties as an adult.
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If you provide or sell alcohol to someone under 21, can you be fined or suspended license, or jail?
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Yes
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If under 21 and use a fake id to drink or purchase alcohol, what can happen?
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fined at least $500 50 hours comm service face up to 12 months in jail, and suspension of license 6-12 months.
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Learners Permit
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operate vehicle when a licensed driver at least 21 is seated in the front passenger seat
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CDL Commercial Driver's License
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allows you to operate a tractor-trailer, passenger bus, tank vehicle, school bus
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Driver's License
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allows you to operate any vehicle or small truck
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Titles, registrations, license plates, and decals
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obtain within 30 days of moving to VA
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True or False: You must have the vehicle card with you when operating a vehicle?
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True
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Can you apply to register to vote or change your voter registration address at the DMV?
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yes
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Will you be asked to be an organ donor when you apply for a learner's permit or driver's license?
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yes
