Virginia DMV permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), covering alcohol and drugs, signals and pavement markings, road signs, sharing the road, emergencies 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 1Under Virginia's implied consent law, by driving on public roads you agree to:
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D: Take a breath test upon request. Under implied consent, operating a vehicle on Virginia's public roads means you agree to take a breath test upon request. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Alcohol and the Law, page 32.
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Question 2What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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A: Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. These lights are used where conditions are more hazardous than normal. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals: Flashing yellow light, page 7.
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Question 3An eight-sided (octagon) sign always means:
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A: Stop. The octagon shape always means stop. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sign Shapes: Octagon (Stop), page 8.
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Question 4A stopped trash collection vehicle is on a highway with at least four lanes. What should you do if you can change lanes safely?
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A: Change to a lane not next to the vehicle. On highways of four or more lanes, change to a lane not next to the trash vehicle if you can do so safely. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights: Stationary vehicles, page 18.
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Question 5Which information should you get from other drivers after a crash?
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A: Name, address, driver's license number, plate number and insurance information. Exchange names, addresses, license numbers, plate numbers, injured persons' and witnesses' details, and owners' insurance information. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Crashes, page 27.
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Question 6How often should you check your rearview mirror?
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C: About every 10 seconds. Check the traffic behind you frequently, about every 10 seconds. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Searching, page 21.
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Question 7Which statement about driving slower than the speed limit is correct?
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B: It is allowed as long as you don't impede the normal movement of traffic. You may drive slower than the limit as long as you don't impede normal traffic, but it is illegal to drive faster. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Speed Limits, page 16.
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Question 8On a multi-lane highway in Virginia, what is the left lane for?
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B: Passing only. The left lane is for passing only, not cruising. Stay in the right lane if you are slower than surrounding traffic. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Changing Lanes, page 19.
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Question 9On a highway at night, you should dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:
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C: 500 feet. Use high beams on highways unless another vehicle is coming toward you within 500 feet. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Night Driving, page 25.
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Question 10When may you pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?
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C: Never; passing at a crosswalk when the vehicle ahead or next to you is stopped is unlawful. Passing is unlawful when approaching a crosswalk and the vehicle ahead or in the next lane is stopped; a pedestrian may be hidden. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Passing, page 20.
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Question 11Before opening your car door after parking on a street, you should:
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D: Look for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians. Be aware of traffic when exiting; look for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians before opening the door. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.
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Question 12A pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Who has the right-of-way?
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A: The pedestrian. You must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing in a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked intersection. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding the Right-of-Way, page 18.
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Question 13What vision is required for an unrestricted Virginia driver's license?
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C: 20/40 or better in one or both eyes and at least 110 degrees horizontal vision. An unrestricted license requires 20/40 or better in one or both eyes and 110 degrees or better horizontal vision. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Vision Standards, page 6.
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Question 14While waiting to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?
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A: So you aren't pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind. Keeping wheels straight until you actually turn prevents being pushed into oncoming traffic if another vehicle hits you from behind. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Turning, page 20.
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Question 15After a crash, police with probable cause may arrest you for DUI without a warrant within how many hours?
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C: Three hours. You can be arrested for DUI within three hours of a crash without a warrant and at any location. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Alcohol and the Law, page 32.
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Question 16At a flashing yellow arrow, you may turn in the direction of the arrow:
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A: If the way is clear, after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow allows a turn when the way is clear, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the intersection. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Traffic Signals: Flashing yellow arrow, page 7.
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Question 17At a stop sign with an 'All Way' plate, two cars arrive at the same time. Who should go first?
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A: The driver on the right. At all-way stops, if you arrive at the same time as another vehicle, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sign Shapes: Octagon (Stop), page 8.
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Question 18When passing a stationary mail vehicle, you must:
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B: Proceed with caution and keep a safe speed for highway conditions. When passing a stationary mail vehicle, proceed with caution and maintain a safe speed for highway conditions. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights: Stationary vehicles, page 18.
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Question 19How should you adjust your side mirrors?
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B: So you can barely see the sides of your vehicle. Adjust both side mirrors so you can barely see the sides of your vehicle, and set the inside mirror to frame the whole back window. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Blind Spots, page 22.
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Question 20A sign reads 'Speed Photo Enforced' in a school zone. This means:
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B: Automated cameras may be used to enforce the speed limit. Some school zones have automated photo speed enforcement, indicated by signs such as 'Speed Photo Enforced'. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Speed Limits, page 17.
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Question 21An oncoming driver doesn't dim their high beams. What should you do?
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B: Glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead, and keep your low beams on. Avoid looking directly at the lights; glance toward the road edge and don't turn on your own high beams even if the other driver doesn't dim. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Night Driving, page 25.
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Question 22Is it lawful to pass when a solid line marks the left side of your lane?
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D: No. Passing is unlawful when a solid line marks the left side of your lane. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Passing, page 20.
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Question 23In Virginia, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
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B: 15 feet. You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.
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Question 24Which statement about funeral processions in Virginia is correct?
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A: You must yield and not cut through, join or interfere with it. You must yield to funeral processions; do not cut through, join or interfere with them. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Yielding the Right-of-Way, page 18.
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Question 25A daylight-only restricted license allows you to drive during which hours?
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C: From a half-hour after sunrise to a half-hour before sunset. A daylight-only license permits driving from a half-hour after sunrise until a half-hour before sunset. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Vision Standards, page 6.
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