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Virginia DMV permit practice test 4

25 questions written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), covering speed limits, lanes, highways and freeways, hazards, weather and night driving, following and passing, parking 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 1You are driving 80 mph where the limit is 65 mph. Is this reckless driving under the speed rule in the Virginia manual?

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    B: No; it is 15 mph over and not above 85 mph, though it is still speeding. The reckless driving threshold is 20 mph or more over the limit or over 85 mph. 80 in a 65 is neither, but it is still a speeding violation. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Speed Limits, page 16.

  2. Question 2HOV lanes separated from other lanes by a barrier are usually:

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    B: Reversible, with traffic flowing different directions at different times of day. Barrier-separated HOV lanes are reversible: traffic flows one way at certain times and the opposite way at others. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes, page 15.

  3. Question 3What should be your first response to reduced visibility and dangerous road conditions?

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    B: Reduce your speed. Reducing your speed should be your first response; also double your following distance and turn on headlights. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Hazardous Conditions, page 25.

  4. Question 4When may you pass on the right?

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    A: When the vehicle you are passing has signaled and is turning left, without leaving the pavement. You may pass on the right if the vehicle ahead is signaling and turning left, but not if you must drive off the pavement or main roadway. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Passing, page 19.

  5. Question 5On a two-way street, on which side should you park?

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    D: The right side. On a two-way street, park on the right side of the road; on a one-way road you may park on either side. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.

  6. Question 6Vehicles from different directions arrive at an intersection at different times. Who goes first?

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    C: The vehicle that arrives first. When vehicles arrive at different times, the vehicle that arrives first goes first. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding the Right-of-Way, page 18.

  7. Question 7How often may the knowledge exam be taken?

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    D: Only once per business day. The exam may be taken only once per business day. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Section 1: Testing, page 5.

  8. Question 8How far ahead of a turn should you signal, according to the Virginia manual?

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    C: Three or four seconds, about 100 feet. Signal at least three or four seconds, 100 feet, ahead of your turn. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Turn Signals, page 20.

  9. Question 9Compared with driving sober, how much greater is your chance of a crash if you drive after drinking, according to the Virginia manual?

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    A: Seven times greater. The manual says your chances of being in a crash are seven times greater if you drive after drinking. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Drunk and Drugged Driving, page 26.

  10. Question 10At a railroad crossing with a flashing red light, you do not see any train. What should you do?

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    C: Come to a complete stop anyway. The manual states that at a railroad crossing you must come to a complete stop at a flashing red light even if you don't see a train. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals: Flashing red light, page 7.

  11. Question 11Pink-and-black signs are used to warn drivers about:

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    C: Traffic incident areas. Orange-and-black signs are used in construction areas, and pink-and-black signs are used in incident areas. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sign Colors, page 8.

  12. Question 12You approach a stationary police car with flashing lights on a four-lane highway. What does Virginia law require?

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    D: If reasonable and safe, change to a lane not next to the vehicle; otherwise slow down and proceed with caution. Move to a lane not adjacent to a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing lights if safe; if you can't, reduce speed and proceed with caution. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights: Stationary vehicles, page 18.

  13. Question 13Which crashes must be reported to police in Virginia?

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    D: Crashes involving property damage, personal injury or death. Motor vehicle crashes involving property damage, personal injury or death must be reported to the police. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Crashes, page 27.

  14. Question 14Should you use your turn signal when no other traffic is around?

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    B: Yes; signaling is required by law and is a good habit even with no traffic. Using your turn signal is required by law. Make it a habit even if no other traffic is on the road. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Turn Signals, page 20.

  15. Question 15What is reckless driving in Virginia classified as?

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    B: A misdemeanor criminal offense. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal offense; the court may fine you, suspend your privilege and/or jail you. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Speed Limits, page 16.

  16. Question 16You accidentally enter a high-speed E-ZPass-only toll lane without a transponder. What should you do?

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    B: Do not stop; continue through, and the vehicle owner will be billed. Do not stop, because stopping could cause a rear-end crash. Cameras photograph the plate and the owner is billed. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Toll Plazas and Lanes, page 15.

  17. Question 17In hazardous conditions, the Virginia manual says to increase your space cushion by:

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    B: Doubling your normal following distance. Increase your space cushion by doubling your normal following distance. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Hazardous Conditions, page 25.

  18. Question 18What should you do while another vehicle is passing you?

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    B: Maintain a steady speed or slow down. When being passed, don't speed up; maintain a steady speed or slow down. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Passing, page 19.

  19. Question 19You are parking uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    B: Left, away from the curb. Uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels left so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking on a hill, page 24.

  20. Question 20Two vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection with no signs or signals. Who must yield?

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    B: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must let the driver on the right go first. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding the Right-of-Way, page 18.

  21. Question 21After failing the knowledge exam three times, what must you do before a fourth attempt?

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    B: Complete and pass the classroom component of driver education (or an approved 8-hour manual course where eligible). After three failures you must complete classroom driver education; an approved 8-hour course based on the manual may satisfy this if eligible. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Section 1: Testing, page 5.

  22. Question 22For a right turn, which lane should you be in?

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    B: The lane furthest to the right. To make a right turn, be in the lane furthest to the right. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Turning, page 20.

  23. Question 23Taking one drink while on an allergy or cold medicine can:

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    C: Have the same effect as several drinks. Combining alcohol with other drugs, even aspirin or allergy or cold medicine, can have the same effect as several drinks. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Drunk and Drugged Driving, page 27.

  24. Question 24What does a flashing red arrow mean?

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    A: Stop completely, yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then turn in the arrow's direction when clear. At a flashing red arrow you come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, and then turn in the direction of the arrow when the way is clear. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals: Flashing red arrow, page 7.

  25. Question 25Which sign color marks construction (work zone) signs?

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    A: Orange. Orange and black signs advise and warn in construction areas; orange means slow down and be alert. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sign Colors, page 8.

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