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Virginia DMV permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), covering following and passing, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, signals and pavement markings, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Virginia DMV test has 40 questions and you need 34 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1A driver is tailgating you. What does the Virginia manual recommend?

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    C: Move to another lane if possible, or gently tap your brakes and slow down. Don't brake suddenly. Move over if you can, or gently tap the brakes to flash your brake lights and slow down. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Following Distance, page 21.

  2. Question 2Virginia demerit point convictions may be assigned how many points?

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    C: 3, 4 or 6. Convictions may be assigned three, four or six demerit points. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Driver Improvement Program, page 31.

  3. Question 3After a DUI-related crash, Virginia localities may require you to repay emergency response costs up to:

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    C: $1,000. You may be responsible for paying up to $1,000 for law enforcement, EMS, fire and rescue personnel who respond to a crash caused by your DUI. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Restitution, page 32.

  4. Question 4At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, the two red lights are alternating (flashing). What may you do?

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    A: Proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. While the walk signal counts down, the PHB's red lights alternate flashing, telling drivers they may proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs), page 8.

  5. Question 5A 'No Turn on Red' sign means:

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    A: You may not turn on the red light; wait for green. With a No Turn on Red sign, you may not turn while the light is red. Wait for the signal to turn green. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: No Turn on Red, page 9.

  6. Question 6According to the Virginia manual, what is the main cause of many motorcycle-car crashes?

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    B: The motorist failing to see the motorcycle. Many crashes are caused by the motorist's failure to see the motorcycle; in more than half, the driver didn't see it until too late. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Motorcycles, page 22.

  7. Question 7Under Virginia law, aggressive driving involves committing traffic offenses with the intent to:

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    B: Harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person. Aggressive driving is defined as intending to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person while committing traffic offenses. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Aggressive Driving, page 25.

  8. Question 8A collision with a deer is unavoidable. What should you do?

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    B: Brake firmly, stay in your lane and come to a controlled stop. Do not swerve. Brake firmly, stay in your lane and come to a controlled stop. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Deer/Large Animal Hazards, page 27.

  9. Question 9Unless the supervising driver is the learner's legal guardian or sibling, how old must the licensed driver beside a Virginia learner's permit holder be?

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    C: At least 21. The licensed driver in the front passenger seat must be at least 21, alert and able to help. A guardian or sibling (including half- and step-siblings) may supervise at 18, 19 or 20. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Learner's Permit, page 33.

  10. Question 10What is the first thing a pedestrian hybrid beacon shows when a pedestrian activates it?

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    A: A flashing yellow light at the bottom. When activated, a single yellow light at the bottom flashes first, then turns solid, then the two red lights come on. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs), page 8.

  11. Question 11A 'Do Not Pass' sign marks:

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    D: The beginning of a no-passing zone. The Do Not Pass sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone; you may not pass even if the way is clear. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: Do Not Pass, page 9.

  12. Question 12How much following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?

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    A: Add an extra second to the following distance rule, and double that in bad weather. Add an extra second to the following distance rule behind a motorcycle; in inclement weather, double this distance. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Motorcycles, page 22.

  13. Question 13How should you respond to an aggressive driver?

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    A: Stay out of the way, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures. Stay out of the way, don't challenge them, avoid eye contact and ignore gestures and shouting. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Aggressive Driving, page 25.

  14. Question 14You see one deer cross the road ahead. What should you expect?

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    D: Others are likely nearby, since large animals often travel in groups. Large animals frequently travel in groups; others are likely nearby, so slow down. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Deer/Large Animal Hazards, page 27.

  15. Question 15Your 19-year-old brother holds a valid driver's license. May he supervise you while you drive on your learner's permit?

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    D: Yes, a sibling age 18, 19 or 20 may supervise. The licensed driver may be 18, 19 or 20 if he or she is the learner's legal guardian or a brother, sister, half-sibling or stepsibling. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Learner's Permit, page 33.

  16. Question 16Who must obey traffic signals in Virginia?

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    A: Drivers, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, moped riders and pedestrians. The manual states traffic signals apply to drivers, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, moped riders and pedestrians. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals, page 7.

  17. Question 17A 'Left Turn Yield on Green' sign tells you that:

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    A: Left-turning traffic on a green light must yield to oncoming traffic. This sign means traffic turning left on a green light does not have the right-of-way and must yield to oncoming traffic. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: Left Turn Yield on Green, page 9.

  18. Question 18May you drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

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    D: No, never. A motorcyclist may use the whole lane; never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Motorcycles, page 22.

  19. Question 19Under Virginia law, when may a driver hold a cell phone while driving?

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    A: Only in a driver emergency or when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped. Virginia prohibits holding a phone or other wireless device while driving except in a driver emergency or when lawfully parked or stopped. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Distracted Driving, page 26.

  20. Question 20What must you carry whenever you drive in Virginia?

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    C: A valid driver's license or learner's permit. Whenever you drive, you must carry a valid driver's license or learner's permit. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Section 6: License Types, page 33.

  21. Question 21A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection with a working green light, and the officer signals you to stop. What should you do?

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    A: Follow the officer's direction and stop. Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police officer; always follow the officer's direction. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, page 7.

  22. Question 22A 'Keep Right' sign means:

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    B: A traffic island, median or barrier is ahead; keep to the side shown by the arrow. A Keep Right sign warns of a traffic island, median or barrier ahead; keep to the side the arrow indicates. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: Keep Right, page 9.

  23. Question 23Why can it be hard to judge an approaching motorcycle?

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    A: Its size can make you misjudge its speed and distance. A motorcycle's small size can make you misjudge its speed and distance; check twice before pulling out. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Motorcycles, page 22.

  24. Question 24May a Virginia driver use a phone for GPS navigation while driving?

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    A: Yes, as long as the driver is not holding it or entering information. A phone may be used for navigation if the driver is not holding it or entering information while driving. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Distracted Driving, page 26.

  25. Question 25A regular Virginia driver's license allows you to drive vehicles or small trucks under what weight that are exempt from CDL requirements?

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    B: 26,001 pounds. A driver's license allows you to operate any vehicle or small truck less than 26,001 pounds that is exempt from CDL requirements. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Driver's License, page 34.

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