Right of Way & Intersections — Virginia
Virginia motorcycle permit practice test: 278 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 8 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Virginia Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 8 (3% of 278 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (8)
1. If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:
- The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right. ✓
- You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.
- You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.
Answer: A. The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
2. As you approach a blind intersection, you should:
- Move into the part of the lane that allows other drivers to most easily see you. ✓
- Move into the part of the lane closest to the traffic control device.
- Move into the outside edge of the lane.
Answer: A. Move into the part of the lane that allows other drivers to most easily see you.
As you approach a blind intersection, move into the part of the lane that lets other drivers see you as early as possible. The manual says that at a blind intersection you should move to the portion of the lane that brings you into another driver's field of vision at the earliest possible moment. Its example shows a rider moving left, away from a parked car, so a driver on the cross street can see him sooner. The point is to stay visible to others while also protecting your space. Choosing a lane position for visibility, not just for closeness to a sign or for riding the outside edge, is what the handbook teaches.
3. When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
- Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. ✓
- Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.
- Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.
Answer: A. Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Move into the part of your lane that puts you in another driver’s view as early as possible. The manual says that at a blind intersection you should move to the lane position that makes you visible to other drivers sooner. Its example shows a rider moving left, away from a parked car, so a driver on the cross street can see the rider earlier. The manual adds that if there is a stop sign or stop line, you stop there first, then edge forward and stop again just short of the cross-traffic lane. From there, you lean forward and look around buildings, parked cars, or bushes.
4. When nearing a blind intersection, you should:
- Speed up.
- Assume that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way.
- Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers. ✓
Answer: C. Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers.
Change your lane position so other drivers can see you sooner. The manual says that when you approach a blind intersection, you should move to the part of your lane that puts you in another driver's field of vision as early as possible. It gives the example of moving left, away from a parked car, so a driver on the cross street can see you sooner. Another passage also says to choose a lane position that increases your visibility to drivers near intersections. That supports changing your lane position rather than speeding up or trusting other drivers to yield.
5. When approaching an intersection, a motorcyclist should not:
- Choose a lane position that increases their visibility.
- Speed up to cross the intersection quickly. ✓
- Cover the clutch and brakes to reduce their reaction time.
Answer: B. Speed up to cross the intersection quickly.
You should not speed up to cross an intersection quickly; instead, the manual tells you to slow down when a vehicle is preparing to cross your path. The handbook says that when a driver is getting ready to cross in front of you, you should slow and pick a lane position that makes you easier to see, covering the clutch and both brakes to cut your reaction time. It also warns against changing speed or position radically, since drivers may read that as a turn signal. Gunning it through the intersection is exactly the kind of abrupt speed change the manual warns against, and it cuts the time you have to react.
6. Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:
- To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping. ✓
- To watch for pedestrians ahead.
- To look for dark clouds that may indicate poor weather conditions.
Answer: A. To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.
Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection to check whether the drivers behind you realize you are slowing down and stopping. The manual lists stopping at an intersection as one of the times to make a special point of checking your mirrors, and it says to watch cars coming up from behind. The reason it gives is that a driver who is not paying attention could be right on top of you before seeing you. That matches the idea of confirming the people behind know you are stopping, so you can decide how to handle the situation ahead.
7. When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:
- Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic. ✓
- Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
- Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.
Answer: A. Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Stop at the stop line first, then move forward carefully to improve your view of cross traffic. The manual describes a two-step move at a blind intersection. If there is a stop sign or stop line, you stop there before anything else. After that, you edge forward and stop again just short of where the cross-traffic lane meets your lane. From that second position you can lean and look around buildings, parked cars, or bushes. This lets you see as much as possible and stay visible to drivers on the cross street. The bank answer matches the first step, and the manual adds the second stop before you look.
8. _________ of all collisions involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle are caused by the driver failing to yield the right-of-way to the motorcyclist.
- One-quarter
- More than half ✓
- One-half
Answer: B. More than half
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook