Speed Limits & Following Distance — Virginia
Virginia DMV practice test: 664 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Part1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 39 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Virginia Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 39 (6% of 664 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (39)
1. A work zone:
- May be moving or stationary. ✓
- Is marked with black and white signs.
- Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.
- All of the above.
Answer: A. May be moving or stationary.
2. The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.
- True ✓
- False
Answer: A. True
3. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
- Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
- Reduce your following distance.
- Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. ✓
Answer: D. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
4. When you are being tailgated:
- Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
- If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
- Never slow down abruptly.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
- Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
- Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
- Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass. ✓
- Ignore them.
Answer: C. Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
6. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
- Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
- Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
- Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
- Keeps other drivers alert.
Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
7. A speed limit is:
- The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
- The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. ✓
- The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
- None of the above.
Answer: B. The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
8. The posted speed limit shows:
- Only a recommended driving speed.
- The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
- The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions. ✓
- The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.
Answer: C. The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
9. Which statement about speed is true?
- Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
- Speeding can kill.
- Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
- Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." ✓
Answer: D. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."
10. The speed limit in school zones is:
- 15 mph.
- 25 mph. ✓
- 30 mph.
- 35 mph.
Answer: B. 25 mph.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook