Virginia HIC (Highway Injury Collision)
Study Guide updated for the 2026/2027
syllabus
1. What does HIC stand for in Virginia traffic incident management?
ANSWER ✓ Highway Injury Collision
2. According to Virginia law, how long must you remain at the scene of a crash involving
injury?
ANSWER ✓ Until you have given required information and rendered reasonable
assistance, or been excused by law enforcement
3. What is the first action you should take upon arriving at a Virginia HIC scene?
ANSWER ✓ Ensure scene safety and activate hazard lights/emergency flashers
4. Under Virginia Code § 46.2-894, what must a driver do immediately after an injury
crash?
ANSWER ✓ Stop as close to the scene as possible without obstructing traffic more than
necessary
5. What does the Virginia "Move Over" law require when approaching a stopped
emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
ANSWER ✓ Move to a lane away from the stopped vehicle if possible, otherwise slow to
a safe speed
6. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver considered legally impaired in
Virginia for a standard vehicle?
ANSWER ✓ 0.08%
7. What is the penalty for a first-offense DUI involving injury in Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ Class 1 misdemeanor with mandatory jail time (minimum 5 days) and
license suspension
, 8. How soon must a Virginia driver report a crash involving injury to law enforcement?
ANSWER ✓ Immediately (without delay) by the quickest means of communication
9. What Virginia form is used by law enforcement to document an injury crash?
ANSWER ✓ Virginia Crash Report Form (FR300)
10. When may a law enforcement officer order a medical helicopter to an HIC scene in
Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ When patient condition requires rapid transport and ground transport
would cause delay or risk
11. What does the acronym S.A.F.E. stand for in Virginia HIC response?
ANSWER ✓ Scene safety, Assessment, First aid, Emergency notification
12. Under Virginia law, what type of license suspension applies for failing to stop at an
injury crash?
ANSWER ✓ One-year mandatory revocation for hit and run involving injury
13. How many demerit points for leaving the scene of an injury crash in Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ 6 demerit points
14. What color are Virginia DOT incident response vehicle lights?
ANSWER ✓ Amber (yellow) with some using blue for command vehicles
15. Who is responsible for traffic control at an HIC scene on an Interstate in Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ Virginia State Police (with VDOT assistance)
16. What is the recommended minimum distance for a warning triangle placement
behind a crash on a Virginia highway at night?
ANSWER ✓ 500 feet
17. According to the Virginia HIC Guide, what is a "secondary crash"?
Study Guide updated for the 2026/2027
syllabus
1. What does HIC stand for in Virginia traffic incident management?
ANSWER ✓ Highway Injury Collision
2. According to Virginia law, how long must you remain at the scene of a crash involving
injury?
ANSWER ✓ Until you have given required information and rendered reasonable
assistance, or been excused by law enforcement
3. What is the first action you should take upon arriving at a Virginia HIC scene?
ANSWER ✓ Ensure scene safety and activate hazard lights/emergency flashers
4. Under Virginia Code § 46.2-894, what must a driver do immediately after an injury
crash?
ANSWER ✓ Stop as close to the scene as possible without obstructing traffic more than
necessary
5. What does the Virginia "Move Over" law require when approaching a stopped
emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
ANSWER ✓ Move to a lane away from the stopped vehicle if possible, otherwise slow to
a safe speed
6. At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver considered legally impaired in
Virginia for a standard vehicle?
ANSWER ✓ 0.08%
7. What is the penalty for a first-offense DUI involving injury in Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ Class 1 misdemeanor with mandatory jail time (minimum 5 days) and
license suspension
, 8. How soon must a Virginia driver report a crash involving injury to law enforcement?
ANSWER ✓ Immediately (without delay) by the quickest means of communication
9. What Virginia form is used by law enforcement to document an injury crash?
ANSWER ✓ Virginia Crash Report Form (FR300)
10. When may a law enforcement officer order a medical helicopter to an HIC scene in
Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ When patient condition requires rapid transport and ground transport
would cause delay or risk
11. What does the acronym S.A.F.E. stand for in Virginia HIC response?
ANSWER ✓ Scene safety, Assessment, First aid, Emergency notification
12. Under Virginia law, what type of license suspension applies for failing to stop at an
injury crash?
ANSWER ✓ One-year mandatory revocation for hit and run involving injury
13. How many demerit points for leaving the scene of an injury crash in Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ 6 demerit points
14. What color are Virginia DOT incident response vehicle lights?
ANSWER ✓ Amber (yellow) with some using blue for command vehicles
15. Who is responsible for traffic control at an HIC scene on an Interstate in Virginia?
ANSWER ✓ Virginia State Police (with VDOT assistance)
16. What is the recommended minimum distance for a warning triangle placement
behind a crash on a Virginia highway at night?
ANSWER ✓ 500 feet
17. According to the Virginia HIC Guide, what is a "secondary crash"?
