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This Virginia Permit Practice Test
  Questions per test: 25
  Question pool: 500+
  Type of test: Random multiple-choice / True or False

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#1. You are traveling on a highway with a solid yellow center line on your side. You may cross the line to pass:

Vehicles on the solid yellow line side may only cross the line to pass pedestrians, bicyclists, and riders of foot-scooters or skateboards, when the opposite lane is clear, and you can pass safely.

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#2. What do the light gray areas in the picture mark?

Blind spots are danger areas where vehicles around you cannot be easily seen. Before driving, adjust your vehicle’s mirrors. Make sure the inside rear-view mirror frames the entire back window. Adjust both side mirrors so you can barely see the sides of your vehicle.

The best way to see a car in your blind spot is by quickly turning your head and glancing over your shoulder to ensure the way is clear before changing lanes or passing another vehicle.

Avoid driving in someone else’s blind spot. This can be just as dangerous as not checking your own blind spot. Speed up or drop back – but don’t stay in the other driver’s blind spot.

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#3. When entering an interstate or a high-speed divided roadway:

Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the entrance ramp or acceleration lane. Avoid coming to a complete stop. You must yield the right-of-way to traffic already on the highway. Enter the right-hand lane when safe.

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#4. The best way to increase visibility when backing up is to:

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing up is failing to look both ways behind them. Mirrors do not give you a full view. To see as much as possible, turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window. Back up slowly and check for pedestrians and approaching traffic by glancing quickly to either side.

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#5. Which of the following acts could be aggressive driving?

Aggressive driving is defined by Virginia law as the intent to harass, intimidate, injure, or obstruct another person while committing one or more traffic offenses such as failing to stop or yield the right-of-way, avoiding a traffic control device or failing to give way to an overtaking vehicle.

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#6. 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

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#7. True or false? You must drive slower than the posted speed limit if conditions such as road construction or bad weather make the posted speed unsafe.

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.

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#8. A driver turns at an intersection without traffic lights. A pedestrian is crossing. Who must yield?

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.

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#9. You should always look for motorcyclists because:

Look for motorcyclists. In more than half of all crashes involving motorcycles and automobiles, the other driver didn’t see the motorcycle until it was too late. Drivers are conditioned to look for four-wheeled vehicles – but they don’t expect to see two-wheeled vehicles. A motorcycle’s small size also makes it difficult to see.

Check your blind spots. A motorcycle’s small size allows it to slip into your blind spot easily. Always check for motorcycles before you pull out, change lanes, turn, back up or proceed through an intersection.

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#10. A car passenger who is under two years, should:

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.

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#11. If your car has an airbag on the passenger side, you should:

If your car has an airbag on the passenger side, always put children in the back seat. Children ages 12 and under are safer buckled up in the back seat. Never place a rear-facing infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger-side airbag turned on.

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#12. When going straight ahead in a roundabout with multiple lanes, you should:

Unless signs or lane markings indicate an exclusive right turn, the right lane is your best choice. When the right lane is blocked by dense traffic or a road obstruction, you can also approach and continue through the roundabout in the left lane.

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#13. If you turn on high-beam headlights when driving in thick fog:

Fog reflects light and can reflect your own headlights back into your eyes. Use your low-beam lights when you encounter fog, dust, heavy rain, or snow.

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#14. What should you do if you have a traffic crash, and someone is injured?

If someone is injured, always call for professional help. Do not attempt to move an injured person from a wrecked vehicle unless you have the necessary medical training or there is an immediate danger such as fire.

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#15. Which of the following is a reliable method for staying awake and prevent drowsy driving?

Consuming caffeine, energy drinks or other stimulants do not prevent drowsy driving and are not reliable methods for staying awake.

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#16. If a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on the opposite side of a two-lane roadway with a center turning lane, 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.

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#17. You may drive off the paved portion of the highway to pass another vehicle:

Passing off the pavement or shoulder of the road is unlawful and unsafe.

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.

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#18. Why is it important to know what kind of braking system your vehicle has?

Knowing how to apply your brakes in an emergency situation may save your life. Conventional and anti-lock brakes (ABS) are used differently, so it is important to know what kind of braking system your vehicle has.

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#19. Parking close to a fire station driveway is allowed if you keep this distance from the driveway:

Never park within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance, or rescue squad station.

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#20. You should look carefully for bicyclists, especially when:

Be aware of other traffic when exiting your vehicle. Look for other cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians before opening the door. Before turning, always check your mirrors for bicyclists that may be behind you and yield to bicycles in the lane.

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#21. In cold and wet weather, the roadways on bridges and overpasses:

Watch for ice on bridges and in shady areas. Bridges freeze before other road surfaces.

Always approach bridges, shaded spots, overpasses and turns slowly.

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#22. Which is true about alcohol?

Alcohol is a depressant drug that affects vision, reaction time, coordination, judgment, perception, and emotional state.

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#23. What is true about bicyclists?

Bicycles are considered vehicles and have the same right-of-way as motor vehicles. Bicyclists are allowed to ride in the center of the lane, when necessary, such as when they are about to turn left or when the lane is too narrow to share side-by-side with a car.

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#24. You can reduce the risk of hitting a deer or other type of animal on the road if you are especially alert:

Thousands of deer-vehicle crashes take place in Virginia each year, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and costly vehicle damage. To avoid hitting a deer, you should be alert at dusk and dawn, especially in the fall. Deer are most active in the dusk and dawn hours.

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#25. When you are facing a green light, and vehicles are in the intersection:

At a green light, you may go if the way is clear. If you are turning, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the other direction and pedestrians in the intersection. Drivers entering any intersection or traffic circle must yield to traffic already in it. Remember, don’t enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

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The Official Virginia Written Knowledge Test
  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

Virginia DMV practice tests at Drivers Prep

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.

The easy way to pass your Virginia DMV test

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.

Virginia DMV Driver's Manual

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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