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Virginia Equipment practice

Practice 11 Virginia DMV questions on equipment. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

What should you do when following another vehicle at night?

  • A.use low-beam headlights.✓
  • B.turn off your headlights.
  • C.use high-beam headlights.
  • D.follow it more closely.

Why: When following another vehicle at night, you must use low-beam headlights. This prevents blinding the driver ahead through their rearview mirrors.

2

What is prevented by adjusting the headrest so that it contacts the back of your head?

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  • A.neck injuries if you are hit from behind.✓
  • B.accidents from behind.
  • C.bodily injuries in a head-on collision.
  • D.tightening of the seat belt during accidents.

Why: Headrests are safety devices designed to protect your neck during a rear-end collision. Adjusting them to contact the back of your head prevents your head from snapping back violently.

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