Virginia Driver’s License & Permit Practice Tests
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#1. On a road with lanes separated by white lines:
White lines mark traffic lanes going in the one (same) direction.
#2. You meet a school bus traveling in the opposite direction on a four-lane roadway with median separation. The bus is stopped on the other side and is displaying alternately flashing red lights. What should you do?
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.
#3. What should you do when it starts to rain or snow?
Rain and snow reduces visibility and makes the road dangerous. Slow down. Even in light rain or drizzle, turn on your windshield wipers before visibility is blocked. You must also use your headlights.
#4. After passing another vehicle and before returning to the proper lane, it is best to:
Before you return to the right lane, look at your interior rear-view mirror. Return to the right lane as soon as you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror.
#5. If you want to see vehicles in your blind spot, you must:
Even correctly adjusted mirrors will leave blind spots behind both sides of your vehicle. Expect vehicles to be in those blind spots you cannot see in your rearview or side mirrors. Quickly glance over your shoulder and check for any vehicles that may be in your blind spot.
#6. Which is true about seat belts?
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. Your shoulder and lap belts should be snug. Remember to wear your lap belt low on your lap and against your thighs. Wear your shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never wear your shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.
#7. Which is true about alcohol?
Alcohol is removed slowly by the body. Only time can decrease intoxication. Coffee, cold showers or exercise will not sober you up.
#8. You must always stop at a railroad crossing when:
Unless you can clear the tracks completely, never start across the tracks. Make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side of the tracks before proceeding.
#9. It is always illegal to use a cell phone while driving:
When on the road, drivers should not use cell phones, computers, or other distracting devices except to report a crash or emergency. There is, however, no general prohibition on cell phone use while driving in Virginia.
Virginia law prohibits drivers under age 18 from using cell phones or any other wireless communication device while driving except in a driver emergency and the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.
Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is illegal for all drivers
#10. The first time you are convicted of violating the child restraint law, you:
If you are convicted of violating the child restraint law, you will be fined $50. A second or subsequent offense could mean a $500 penalty.
#11. A pedestrian is crossing your lane at an intersection, but there is no marked crosswalk. You should:
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.
#12. Before turning left, it is essential to:
When the way is clear, make the left turn, yield to any vehicles (including bicycles and pedestrians) approaching from the opposite direction.
#13. Which car or cars are driving in the truck's no-zone?
All three cars. 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.
#14. When are you most at risk of drowsy driving?
Most at risk:
- Sleep deprived
- Driving long distances without rest breaks
- Driving through the night or at other times when they are normally asleep
- Taking medicine that increases sleepiness, or drinking alcohol
- Driving alone
- Driving on long, rural, boring roads
- Young people
- Shift workers
- Commercial drivers
#15. If your steering wheel was a clock, your hands should be at:
Your grip on the steering wheel is important. If your steering wheel were a clock, your hands should be at the 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock positions. Hold the wheel with your fingers and thumbs. Avoid gripping it with your palms. Gripping the steering wheel as described diminishes the risk of hand, wrist, or arm injury if the airbag is deployed.
#16. A red arrow on a traffic light means:
Virginia law prohibits right and left turns at red arrow lights. If you are traveling in another state, make sure you know its laws for right and left turns at red and red arrow lights.
#17. 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.
#18. 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.
#19. Virginia law requires that you turn on headlights:
Virginia law requires motorists to use headlights during inclement weather such as rain, fog, snow, or sleet when visibility is reduced to 500 feet. You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather.
#20. What factor affects your braking distance?
Braking distance is affected by things like: how fast your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the pavement condition.
#21. If you have a Virginia driver's license and move, you must report your new address within:
If you move, you are required to notify DMV within 30 days. The postal service will not forward your license to another address. If DMV does not have your correct address, the postal service will return the license to DMV.
#22. When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, you should:
When driving beside large trucks or any large vehicle, the wind currents created by the larger vehicle may affect your steering. Give the truck plenty of room. When meeting a truck coming from the opposite direction, you should keep as far as possible to the right side of the road. This reduces wind turbulence and possibly prevents a sideswipe.
#23. 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.
#24. What color on the curb means that you may stop only long enough to load or unload and should stay with your car?
A yellow-colored curb means: stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
#25. Lanes where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day is indicated by:
Lane use signals indicate lanes where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.
| 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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