Virginia DMV permit practice test 3
25 questions written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), covering following and passing, parking, right of way, licensing laws and penalties, turns and intersections 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.
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Question 1Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing?
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C: No, it is against the law. It is against the law to exceed the speed limit while passing. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Passing, page 19.
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Question 2How close to fire trucks or equipment stopped to answer an alarm may you park?
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D: Not within 500 feet. You may not park within 500 feet of where fire trucks or equipment are stopped answering an alarm. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.
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Question 3An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches in the opposite lane of an undivided highway. What should you do?
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C: Pull over to the edge of the road and stop until it passes. When an emergency vehicle approaches in the opposite lane of an undivided highway, pull to the edge and stop until it passes. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights: Approaching vehicles - opposite direction, page 18.
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Question 4What score must you reach on part two (general knowledge) of Virginia's knowledge exam?
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C: At least 80 percent. You must answer at least 80 percent of the part two multiple-choice questions correctly. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Two-Part Knowledge Exam, page 5.
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Question 5In a dual-lane roundabout, you plan to go straight through. Which lane may you use?
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C: Either lane. To go straight in a dual-lane roundabout, you may stay in either lane. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Roundabouts, page 18.
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Question 6Which drink contains about the same amount of alcohol as 12 ounces of beer?
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B: A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine. Twelve ounces of beer equals a shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Drunk and Drugged Driving, page 26.
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Question 7Which sign, if posted, allows you to turn against a red arrow in Virginia?
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C: Right on Red Arrow After Stop. The manual says you may not proceed in the direction of a red arrow unless a sign reads 'Right on Red Arrow After Stop' or 'Left on Red Arrow After Stop'. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals: Red arrow, page 7.
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Question 8A blue-and-white sign usually gives information about:
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D: Motorist services. Blue signs inform about motorist services; green signs give destination information and brown signs show historical or cultural interests. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sign Colors, page 8.
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Question 9A school bus is loading children but its signals are not on. Must you stop?
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A: Yes, you must also stop when the bus is loading or unloading. You must also stop if the bus is loading or unloading passengers even when the signals are not on. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Stopping for School Buses, page 17.
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Question 10After a minor crash with no injuries, the cars can still be driven. What does Virginia require?
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D: Move the vehicles from the road immediately if you can do so safely. Drivers must move vehicles from the road immediately if they can be moved, no one is injured and the driver can do so safely. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Crashes, page 27.
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Question 11'Reaction distance' is the distance your vehicle travels:
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A: Between recognizing a problem and applying the brakes. Reaction distance is how far you travel between recognizing a problem and applying the brakes. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Stopping Distance, page 17.
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Question 12In Virginia you may be charged with reckless driving for going how fast?
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B: 20 mph or more over the limit, or over 85 mph. Driving 20 mph or more above the limit, or over 85 mph regardless of the limit, can bring a reckless driving charge. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Speed Limits, page 16.
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Question 13How are HOV lanes marked on Virginia highways?
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D: With a diamond shape in the center of the lane. HOV lanes are marked by a diamond shape in the center of the lane and may be separated by a barrier or double solid white lines. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes, page 15.
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Question 14When must you turn on your headlights in Virginia because of the weather?
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D: Whenever you use your windshield wipers because of bad weather. You must use headlights whenever your windshield wipers are on as a result of bad weather. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Lights, page 24.
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Question 15You are still in the left lane passing when you reach a No Passing zone. What is true?
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D: You are breaking the law. You must complete the pass before reaching a No Passing zone; if you're still in the left lane there, you're breaking the law. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Passing, page 19.
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Question 16When parallel parking next to a curb in Virginia, how far from the curb may your vehicle be?
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C: No more than one foot. You may not park more than one foot from the curb. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.
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Question 17What does 'yield' mean, according to the Virginia manual?
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A: Slow down, and also stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic. Yield also means to stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding the Right-of-Way, page 18.
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Question 18An applicant under 18 fails the knowledge exam on January 1. What is the earliest date they can retake it?
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A: January 17. Under 18, by law you must wait a full 15 days; failing on January 1 means the earliest retake is January 17. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Two-Part Knowledge Exam, page 5.
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Question 19Inside a roundabout, how should you signal that you are about to exit?
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C: Use your right turn signal. Stay in your lane until ready to exit, and use your right turn signal to show you are exiting. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Roundabouts, page 19.
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Question 20What is the only thing that reduces intoxication?
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B: Time. Only time can decrease intoxication; coffee, cold showers or exercise won't sober you up. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Drunk and Drugged Driving, page 26.
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Question 21What must you do at a flashing red light?
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A: Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, and go when the way is clear. A flashing red light requires a complete stop. You then yield and go when the way is clear. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals: Flashing red light, page 7.
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Question 22A brown-and-white sign tells you about:
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C: Historical or cultural interests in the area. Brown signs advise of historical or cultural interests that might exist in the area. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sign Colors, page 8.
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Question 23The requirement to stop for a stopped school bus applies on highways and also on:
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A: Private roads and school driveways. The rule applies when approaching from any direction on a highway, private road or school driveway. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Stopping for School Buses, page 17.
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Question 24At a crash scene, when should you move an injured person out of a wrecked vehicle?
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D: Only if you have medical training or there is immediate danger such as fire. Don't move an injured person unless you have the necessary medical training or there is immediate danger such as fire. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Crashes, page 27.
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Question 25'Braking distance' is the distance your car travels:
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C: After you apply the brakes. Braking distance is the distance your car travels after you apply the brakes. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Stopping Distance, page 17.
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