Virginia: Emergency Vehicles, School Buses & Work Zones Questions
5 real, verified Virginia driving-test questions on emergency vehicles, school buses & work zones, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Emergency Vehicles, School Buses & Work Zones practice round.
1. In Virginia, on an undivided highway, must a driver pull over for an emergency vehicle approaching from the opposite direction?
Why: Virginia requires drivers approaching from the opposite direction on an undivided highway to also pull over to the edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
2. In Virginia, what must a driver do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing lights, if changing lanes isn't safely possible?
Why: Virginia requires a driver who cannot safely change lanes away from a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck to instead reduce speed and proceed with caution.
3. In Virginia, is it legal to cut through a military convoy on the road?
Why: Virginia law requires drivers to yield to military convoys and never cut through or join one.
4. In Virginia, how close to fire trucks answering an alarm may a driver not park?
Why: Virginia prohibits parking within 500 feet of fire trucks or equipment stopped while answering an alarm.
5. In Virginia, may a driver pass a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading passengers, if there is no physical barrier separating the roadway?
Why: Virginia makes it unlawful to pass a stopped school bus loading or unloading passengers, unless a physical barrier or unpaved median separates the directions of traffic.
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