Virginia DMV permit practice test 14
25 questions written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), covering road signs, safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings. 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.
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Question 1A 'Y Intersection' sign means you must:
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C: Bear either right or left ahead. A Y intersection sign means you must bear right or left ahead. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Warning signs: Y Intersection, page 11.
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Question 2What is the fine for a first conviction of violating Virginia's child restraint law?
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B: $50. A first conviction brings a $50 fine; a second or subsequent offense could mean a $500 penalty. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Child Safety Seats, page 29.
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Question 3A green-painted box with a white bicycle symbol in front of the stop line is a bicycle box. At a red light, where must drivers stop?
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D: Behind the bicycle box. Drivers must stop behind the bicycle box at a red signal, not inside it; bicyclists move into the box in front of drivers. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Bicycle boxes, page 15.
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Question 4A 'Roundabout' warning sign tells you that, at the circular intersection ahead, entering traffic must:
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D: Yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Warning signs: Roundabout, page 11.
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Question 5Where is the safest place to install a child safety seat?
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D: Center of the back seat. The safest place for a child safety seat is the center of the back seat. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Child Safety Seats, page 29.
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Question 6At an intersection with a bicycle box, may you turn right on red?
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C: No, right turns on red are not allowed there. Right turns on red are not allowed at intersections with bicycle boxes. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Bicycle boxes, page 15.
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Question 7A 'Right Curve - Side Road' sign means:
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C: The road curves right and a side road joins from the left within the curve. The road ahead curves right and a side road joins from the left within the curve; watch for entering vehicles. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Warning signs: Right Curve - Side Road, page 11.
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Question 8Transporting children under what age in the bed of a pickup truck is illegal in Virginia?
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B: Under 16. It is illegal to transport children under age 16 in a pickup truck bed, even with a camper shell. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Child Safety Seats, page 29.
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Question 9How are bus-only lanes indicated?
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C: BUS ONLY markings and/or red-colored pavement. Bus-only lanes are indicated by BUS ONLY markings and/or red-colored pavement. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Bus-only lanes, page 15.
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Question 10A 'Winding Road' sign means:
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A: The road ahead has a series of turns or curves. The Winding Road sign warns of a series of turns or curves; slow down for better control on all curves. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Warning signs: Winding Road, page 11.
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Question 11Which is a sign that a child is ready to ride without a booster seat?
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B: The lap belt lies snugly across the upper thighs and the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest. Criteria include the lap belt across the upper thighs, shoulder belt across shoulder and chest, sitting back without slouching with knees bent and feet flat, for the entire trip. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Child Safety Seats, page 29.
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Question 12What is the hand signal for a left turn?
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D: Left arm pointing straight out. For a left turn, extend your left hand and arm straight out. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Hand Signals, page 20.
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Question 13What does a 'Low Ground Railroad Crossing' sign warn about?
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D: A steep slope at the tracks that may catch the bottom of low vehicles. A steep slope where the tracks cross may cause low vehicles to get caught or drag on the tracks. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Warning signs: Low Ground Railroad Crossing, page 11.
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Question 14Who may grant a waiver from Virginia's seat belt requirement?
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B: A licensed physician, with a signed written statement. A licensed physician may grant a waiver; the person must carry the physician's signed written statement. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Seat Belts, page 28.
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Question 15What is the hand signal for a right turn?
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B: Left hand and arm pointing upward. For a right turn, point your left hand and arm upward. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Hand Signals, page 20.
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Question 16At a railroad crossbuck with more than one track, you should expect trains:
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C: From either direction on either track. Trains may approach from either direction, and with more than one track they may come from either direction on either track. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Railroad Crossbuck, page 11.
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Question 17How often does the Virginia manual recommend checking your tires with the penny test?
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D: Once every month or before a long trip. Check your tires once a month or before a long road trip using the penny test. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Tire Safety Inspection, page 35.
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Question 18What is the hand signal for slowing or stopping?
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B: Left hand and arm pointing downward. To slow or stop, point your left hand and arm downward. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Hand Signals, page 20.
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Question 19At a crossing with flashing lights and a gate, when must you stop?
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C: When the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers, and stay stopped until the gates rise and the lights stop flashing. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Crossbuck, Flashing Lights and Gate, page 11.
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Question 20In the penny test, you place Lincoln's head into a tread groove. What shows that the tread depth is safe?
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D: Part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you have a safe amount of tread. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Tire Safety Inspection, page 36.
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Question 21A train has passed a multi-track crossing with flashing lights, but the lights are still flashing. What should you do?
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A: Stay stopped until the tracks are clear and the lights stop flashing. Do not proceed until all trains have passed, the tracks are clear and the lights are no longer flashing; a second train may be coming. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Railroad Crossbuck and Flashing Lights, page 11.
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Question 22Where can you find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle?
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B: In the owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb. The recommended PSI is in the owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Tire Safety Inspection, page 36.
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Question 23Flaggers in a work zone use which tools to direct traffic?
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D: STOP/SLOW paddles or red flags. Flaggers use STOP/SLOW paddles or red flags to stop or direct traffic through the work zone. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Work zones: Flaggers, page 12.
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Question 24Before driving with a light-to-medium trailer, what should you check on every trip?
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A: The ball mount pin, hitch coupler, safety chains, electrical plug and trailer lights. Inspect before each trip: the pin securing the ball mount, the hitch coupler, safety chains, electrical plug and brake, turn signal and plate lights. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Light to Medium Trailers, page 23.
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Question 25A parked vehicle ahead has its wheels turned toward the road, exhaust smoke showing and back-up lights on. What does this tell you?
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B: The vehicle may pull into your path. Clues like exhaust smoke, brake or back-up lights and turned wheels warn that a vehicle may pull into your path. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Searching, page 21.
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