Virginia Driver’s License & Permit Practice Tests
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#1. If a collision with a wild animal is unavoidable, it is best to:
If a collision with a deer or other animal is unavoidable, do not swerve. Brake firmly, stay in your lane, and come to a controlled stop. The safest alternative may be hitting the animal.
#2. Signaling before turning is:
Using your turn signal is required by law.
#3. A posted speed limit is:
A speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. You may drive slower than the posted speed, but it is illegal to drive any faster. By law, you must drive slower if conditions such as road construction or bad weather make the posted speed unsafe.
#4. When driving in fog, you should:
Fog is a dangerous driving environment. Increase your following distance. Slow down enough so you can stop safely within the distance that you can see ahead. Turn on your low-beam headlights so others can see you. Do not use your high-beam headlights.
#5. Drivers arriving at a roundabout:
When you arrive at the roundabout, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and bicyclists. You also must yield to any vehicles already in the roundabout.
Sometimes your entry point will be controlled by a stop or yield sign, or traffic signal. When the way is clear, you may enter the roundabout.
#6. Of all traffic crashes in Virginia, driver distraction accounts for roughly:
Driver distraction accounts for roughly 20 percent of all traffic crashes in Virginia.
#7. What should you do when you see a flashing yellow traffic signal ahead?
A flashing yellow light warns you to proceed with caution. You don’t need to stop, but slow down and be particularly careful entering the intersection.
#8. What is the best thing to do if you experience sleepiness behind the wheel?
Constant yawning, head nodding, heavy eyelids, blurred vision and weaving while driving are some of the warning signs that you may be on the verge of falling asleep at the wheel.
Stop at a safe place and take a nap. Wait at least 10 minutes after waking up to see how alert you are. If you don’t feel any more alert, don’t drive. Find a place to sleep for an hour or for the night.
#9. What can help prevent serious injuries in a crash?
Wearing seat belts, also called safety belts, can double your chances of surviving a crash and more than double your chances of avoiding serious injury. Never wear your shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.
#10. If you are charged with refusal to take a breath test to measure how much alcohol is in your system, it will result in an automatic administrative suspension of your license for at least:
If you refuse a breath test, your driving privilege will be automatically suspended:
- for seven days, for a first offense
- for 60 days or until you go to trial, whichever comes first, for a second offense
- until the trial, for a third DUI offense
If you are convicted of DUI, the court and DMV will impose a suspension/revocation and other penalties in addition to the administrative license suspension.
#11. When driving a vehicle with a light to medium trailer attached:
Towing a trailer places additional stress on your vehicle. It usually takes twice as long to pass, stop, accelerate, and turn. Larger mirrors will not eliminate your blind spots.
#12. To avoid last-minute moves, you should:
Looking ahead will help you identify risks early and provide you with more time to react. Expert drivers try to focus their eyes 20 to 30 seconds ahead. In the city, that equals approximately one block. Avoid staring at the middle of the road. Scan from side to side, checking for traffic signs and signals, cars or people that might be in the road by the time you reach them.
#13. When driving on wet winter roads, you should:
Snow and ice make roads very slippery. Hard packed snow increases the danger of skidding. As you drive, watch for shady spots, bridges and overpasses since these places are often the first to freeze as the temperature drops. Reduce speed and allow extra space between your car and the car ahead. Do not brake or turn suddenly. Use a low gear when going down steep hills.
#14. Keeping a safe following distance using a three-second rule means:
Use the two-, three- and four-second rule to determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.
#15. True or false? Children from birth to at least 2 years of age should be secured in a child safety seat and ride rear facing.
The safest place to install a child safety seat is in the center of the back seat. Children should ride rear facing from birth to 2 years, or as long as the safety seat manufacturer allows. If the vehicle does not have a back seat, a rear facing child seat may be placed in the front passenger seat if the vehicle is not equipped with a passenger side airbag or if the passenger airbag is turned off. Children should ride facing forward in a child safety seat or booster seat until at least age 8, or until they can attain a proper seat belt fit. (Note that older versions of the manual have slightly different recommendations.)
#16. If you approach a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on this roadway, you must:
You must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when you approach from any direction on a highway, private road, or school driveway. Stop and remain stopped until all persons are clear, and the bus moves again.
You must also stop if the bus is loading or unloading passengers and the signals are not on.
You do not have to stop if you are traveling in the opposite direction on a roadway with a median or barrier dividing the road and the bus is on the opposite side of the median or barrier.
#17. In business districts without a speed limit sign, the speed limit is:
Legal speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts is 25 mph.
#18. Paying the uninsured motorist fee:
Paying the uninsured motorist fee does not provide insurance coverage, but it allows you to register and operate the vehicle in Virginia for a one-year period.
#19. What should you do when you see this sign?
Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.
#20. What does this lane's pavement marking (diamond symbol) tell you?
Lanes marked with a diamond symbol are known as carpool or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
#21. When parking close to an intersection you must keep this distance:
Never park within 20 feet of an intersection.
#22. The area around trucks where vehicles disappear into blind spots are often called no-zones. These areas include:
It is important to remember that there are several no-zones (blind spots) in which a truck driver cannot see other vehicles. These areas include both sides, rear, and front of the truck.
#23. To make a left turn you should:
To make a left turn you should be in the furthest left lane possible or in a left turn lane. Signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal. You should signal at least three to four seconds, 100 feet, ahead of the turn. Look in all directions, checking the intersection for pedestrians and traffic coming from the opposite direction. Keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead until you are actually going to make the left turn. This prevents you from being pushed into oncoming traffic if another vehicle crashes into you from behind. When the way is clear, make the left turn, yield to any vehicles (including bicycles and pedestrians) approaching from the opposite direction.
#24. When a pedestrian enters a crosswalk where there are no signs or signals:
Always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Remember that turns on red are especially hazardous to pedestrians. Avoid conflict with pedestrians and permit them to cross the street safely.
#25. You may only overtake another vehicle on the right on a two-lane, two-way roadway if:
You may pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn. You may not pass on the right if you must drive off the pavement or main portion of the roadway to get around the other vehicle.
| This Virginia Permit Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions per test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice / True or False |
| The Official Virginia Written Knowledge Test | |
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| Questions on real exam: | Part I: 10 Part II: 25 |
| Passing score: | Part I: 100% Part II: 80% |
| Correct answers to pass: | Part I: 10 Part II: 20 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | 1-15 days |
This Virginia (VA) Permit Practice Test
This practice test helps you prepare for the second part of your knowledge examination. It has 25 questions about Virginia traffic laws, standard road rules, and safe driving practices.
After each question, you can see whether your answer is correct. If your answer needs to be corrected, there is also a short explanation to help you understand the facts behind the question.
Keep the latest version of the Virginia Driver’s Manual handy and compare comments with the information in the manual. By reading up on your weaknesses, you will learn faster. If you don’t have the manual yet, you can quickly get the latest PDF version online .
Remember, we have designed the practice tests to help you study. Use them as a supplement to the Driver’s Manual – not instead of it.
Two-part Knowledge Examination
To get your learner’s permit or driver’s license in Virginia, you must pass a two-part knowledge examination:
A road sign identification test
A general knowledge test
The first test addresses ten road signs described in the driver’s manual. You must correctly identify all ten signs by shape, color, symbols, and messages. You can check your knowledge of the road signs here: Virginia road sign Recognition test .
It is imperative to know and understand all the road signs.
The second part will verify your general knowledge of laws, rules, and standard driving practices. On this part, the passing score is 80 percent. Out of 25 questions, you need to get at least 20 questions right to pass.
If you combine these two parts, the passing score is 86%, which is higher than in many other states .
On the practice tests, you should aim for a perfect score of 100%.
Who Must Pass the Virginia Knowledge Exam?
First-time applicants.
First-time applicants must always pass all tests, including the written knowledge exam.
Drivers who had their license revoked.
After a license revocation, DMV will restore your driving privilege only if you re-apply for a new driver’s license and pass all applicable tests again, including the written knowledge exam.
Drivers who let their license expire for more than a year.
Be sure to renew your driver’s license in time. If you let your license expire for more than one year, DMV may ask for a re-test.
Drivers with a foreign driver’s license.
DMV will typically waive the knowledge exam if you apply for a Virginia license and hold a valid driver’s license from another U.S. state. The same applies if you are 19 or older and have a valid license from Canada, Germany, France, or the Republic of Korea.
Applicants with a license from a country other than Canada, Germany, France, or the Republic of Korea who are at least 19 years old may convert their foreign license to a Virginia license only after successfully passing all tests.
Failing the Knowledge Exam
You can only take the written exam once per day.
If you fail the test and you are less than 18 years, you must wait 15 days before you can retake it. If you are 18 years or older, you can retake it the next business day – but must pay an additional testing fee.
If you fail the knowledge exam three times, you must complete a driver education course before you can take the test a fourth time. The course must be part of driver education at a driver training school approved by the DMV or the Department of Education. Note that driver improvement courses don’t meet this requirement!
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Languages
The knowledge test is available in English and Spanish. But several other languages are also supported. For a complete list, check out dmv.virginia.gov .
Audio versions of the exam are available. Ask for a headset and audio support before you start the test.
Applicants with other needs or special help should inform a DMV staff member before the examination. We recommend that you call ahead and explain your situation. Such accommodations may not be available at driving schools.
Cheating
Remember, you can’t:
- Get help from others when taking the test.
- Help another person during the test.
- Try to get test questions or answers before the test.
- Give another person exam questions or answers.
- Use a cell phone or other electronic devices during the exam.
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