Virginia: Emergency vehicles and work zones — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How close may you follow an emergency vehicle when its lights are flashing?” · “If you disagree with the officer during a traffic stop, what should you do?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Virginia Driver's Manual" (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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On a highway of fewer than four lanes, you cannot change lanes to pass a stationary trash collection vehicle. By how much must you slow below the posted speed limit?
- 5 MPH
- 15 MPH
- 10 MPH
- 20 MPH
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Correct answer: 10 MPH
You must slow down to 10 MPH below the posted speed limit.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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On a highway of fewer than four lanes, how far to the left of a stationary trash collection vehicle must you pass?
- At least one foot
- At least four feet
- At least five feet
- At least two feet
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Correct answer: At least two feet
You must pass at least two feet to the left of the trash collection vehicle.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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What should you do when passing a stationary mail vehicle?
- Change lanes and slow to 10 MPH below the limit
- Proceed with caution at a safe speed for highway conditions
- Stop and wait until the mail carrier returns to the vehicle
- Pass at least two feet to the left of the vehicle
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Correct answer: Proceed with caution at a safe speed for highway conditions
For a stationary mail vehicle, you proceed with caution at a safe speed for the highway conditions.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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How close may you follow an emergency vehicle when its lights are flashing?
- No closer than 500 feet
- No closer than 100 feet
- No closer than 200 feet
- No closer than 300 feet
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Correct answer: No closer than 500 feet
You must never follow an emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet when its lights are flashing.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A police, fire or rescue vehicle or an ambulance approaches from behind using a siren, flashing lights or both. What must you do?
- Immediately yield, pull over to the right edge and stop until it passes
- Slow down and stay in your current lane until it has passed
- Pull over to the left edge of the road and stop until it passes
- Pull over only if it is directly behind you
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Correct answer: Immediately yield, pull over to the right edge and stop until it passes
You must yield right away, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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An emergency vehicle approaches you in the opposite lane on an undivided highway. What must you do?
- Continue driving in your lane at a reduced speed while it passes
- Stop where you are in your lane
- Pull over to the edge of the road and stop until it passes
- Move to the left shoulder and wait
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Correct answer: Pull over to the edge of the road and stop until it passes
You must pull over to the edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Where do the requirements for yielding to vehicles with flashing lights not apply?
- In school zones
- In highway work zones
- In residential areas
- On toll roads
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Correct answer: In highway work zones
The manual’s rules for vehicles with flashing lights do not apply in highway work zones.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When a police officer signals you to stop, what should you do with your vehicle?
- Pull to the side of the road in a safe location and park
- Stop in your lane of travel and wait for the officer
- Keep driving until you reach a police station
- Pull over only if the officer follows you for a mile
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Correct answer: Pull to the side of the road in a safe location and park
The manual says to pull your vehicle to the side of the road in a safe location and park.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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During a traffic stop, what should you do about getting out of your vehicle?
- Get out and walk toward the officer’s car
- Get out and stand beside your vehicle
- Stay in it unless the officer asks you to get out
- Get out to show the officer your documents
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Correct answer: Stay in it unless the officer asks you to get out
You should stay in your vehicle and get out only if the officer asks you to.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What should you turn on when you are stopped by a police officer?
- Your high beams
- Your flashers
- Your windshield wipers
- Your radio
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Correct answer: Your flashers
The manual tells drivers stopped by an officer to turn on their flashers.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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If you are pulled over by a police officer at night, what should you turn on?
- Your high beam headlights
- Your fog lights
- Your radio and cabin fan
- Your vehicle’s interior lights
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Correct answer: Your vehicle’s interior lights
The manual says that if you are pulled over at night, you should turn on your vehicle’s interior lights.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What should you turn off when a police officer stops you?
- Engine, radio and any device that could block communication
- Only the engine, leaving the radio and phone on
- Only your headlights and your flashers
- Nothing, so that you are ready to drive away quickly
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Correct answer: Engine, radio and any device that could block communication
You should turn off the engine, radio and any other device that could block communication with the officer.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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During a traffic stop, what should you do with your window?
- Leave it up and hold your license against the glass
- Leave it up until the officer opens the door
- Roll it down so you can communicate with the officer
- Roll it down only if the officer asks twice
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Correct answer: Roll it down so you can communicate with the officer
Rolling down your window lets you communicate with the officer.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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From which side of your vehicle may an officer approach you during a traffic stop?
- Only the driver side, never the passenger side
- Either the driver side or the passenger side
- Only the passenger side, never the driver side
- Only the side away from passing traffic
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Correct answer: Either the driver side or the passenger side
The manual says an officer may approach on the driver or passenger side for safety reasons.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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During a traffic stop, what should you do about safety belts?
- Unfasten yours so you can reach your documents
- Unfasten yours, but ask passengers to stay buckled
- Unfasten all belts once the vehicle is parked
- Keep yours and your passengers’ belts fastened
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Correct answer: Keep yours and your passengers’ belts fastened
You should keep your own belt fastened and ask your passengers to keep theirs fastened.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Where should you keep your hands during a traffic stop?
- In plain view, preferably on the steering wheel
- Out of sight in your lap until asked
- In your pockets until the officer speaks
- Inside the glove box with your documents
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Correct answer: In plain view, preferably on the steering wheel
Keep your hands in plain view, preferably on the steering wheel, and ask your passengers to keep their hands in plain view too.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Which movement should you avoid during a traffic stop?
- Placing your hands on the steering wheel
- Slowly rolling down your window
- Reaching or moving as if hiding something
- Turning off your engine
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Correct answer: Reaching or moving as if hiding something
Any movement that makes the officer think you are hiding or reaching for something should be avoided.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Which documents should you carry in case an officer asks for identification during a traffic stop?
- Driver’s license, vehicle title and a birth certificate
- Valid driver’s license, proof of registration and proof of insurance
- Driver’s license, proof of inspection and Social Security card
- Registration, proof of insurance and a copy of your vehicle title
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Correct answer: Valid driver’s license, proof of registration and proof of insurance
The manual lists a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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When an officer asks for your documents during a traffic stop, what should you do?
- Reach into the glove box right away without saying anything
- Quickly reach under the seat while keeping both hands moving
- Step out of the vehicle to look for them in the trunk
- Say where they are, then reach slowly with one hand on the wheel
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Correct answer: Say where they are, then reach slowly with one hand on the wheel
You should tell the officer where the documents are and reach for them slowly, keeping one hand on the steering wheel.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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If the officer who stops you is driving an unmarked car or is not in uniform, what may you do?
- Ask to see his or her identification
- Continue driving to a police station
- Refuse to show your driver’s license
- Stay silent until a marked car arrives
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Correct answer: Ask to see his or her identification
The manual says you may ask to see the officer’s identification in that case.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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If you disagree with the officer during a traffic stop, what should you do?
- Explain your point of view clearly before signing
- Argue calmly until the officer changes the citation
- Not discuss your view then; you can make your case in court
- Ask the officer to cancel the citation on the spot
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Correct answer: Not discuss your view then; you can make your case in court
You should not argue your point of view at the stop; you will have your chance to make your case in court.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What does signing a citation mean?
- It is an admission that you committed the violation
- It is not an admission of guilt
- It is a promise to pay without going to court
- It waives your right to appear in court
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Correct answer: It is not an admission of guilt
The manual says signing the citation is not an admission of guilt.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What may happen if you refuse to sign a citation?
- Your vehicle will be towed at once
- The citation will be cancelled
- Your permit will be suspended for a month
- You may be arrested
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Correct answer: You may be arrested
Refusing to sign the citation may result in your arrest or a required trip to the police station.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)