Virginia DMV Cheat Sheet: Key Numbers
The numbers people mix up most often, on one page. Print it or save it as a PDF and review it before your test.
Speed limits by state
- Residential district
- 25 mph
- Business district
- 25 mph
- School zone
- 25 mph
- Other highways
- 55 mph
Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits
- Drivers 21+
- 0.08%
- Under 21
- 0.02%
Cell phone laws for drivers by state
- Adults: phone in hand to talk?
- No, only hands-free use is allowed
Parking distances by state
- Fire hydrant
- 15 feet
- Fire station driveway
- 15 feet
- Railroad crossing
- 50 feet
- Wheels from the curb
- 12 inches
School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state
- Bus on the other side of a divided highway
- Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
- Passing a bicyclist
- 3 feet
- Stopped emergency vehicle
- Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
License renewal, insurance and points by state
- Points that can suspend your license
- 18 points in 12 months