Virginia DMV permit practice test 9

C: Double parking beside another parked vehicle. You may not park beside another parked vehicle (double parking). Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.

A: Completion of a driver improvement clinic within 90 days. A first demerit-point (or safety belt/child restraint) conviction for an under-18 offense requires a driver improvement clinic within 90 days. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Driver Improvement Program, page 31.

D: A one-year license suspension and a $500 minimum fine or at least 50 hours of community service. The court penalty includes a one-year suspension plus a minimum $500 fine or at least 50 hours of community service. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Alcohol Related Violations and Penalties Involving Persons Under Age 21, page 32.

A: You are permitted to drive in that lane. A green arrow lane-use signal means you are permitted to drive in that lane. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Lane use signals, page 8.

C: Yes, you may be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. Speed limit signs show the maximum speed in good weather. In rain, snow and ice you may be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even at or below the limit. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: Speed Limit, page 9.

B: When necessary, such as preparing to turn left or when the lane is too narrow to share side by side. Bicyclists may ride in the center of the lane when necessary, such as when about to turn left or the lane is too narrow to share. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Bicycles, page 22.

D: Failing to look both ways behind them. The most common backing mistake is failing to look both ways behind; mirrors do not give a full view. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Backing, page 24.

B: The front tires are rolling. You have the most traction and control when the front tires are rolling; keep a slow, steady speed rather than braking hard. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Snow, page 25.

C: Three-quarters of a second. Hand response time is close to half a second and foot response time is normally three-quarters of a second. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Following Distance, page 21.

B: No. The manual lists the hard surface of a road with no curb as a place you may not park; pull off onto the shoulder as far as possible. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Parking, page 24.

C: A 90-day suspension. After the second such conviction, DMV suspends the driving privilege for 90 days. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Driver Improvement Program, page 31.

D: At least a $500 fine, 50 hours of community service, and a license suspension of 6 months to 1 year. Penalties include a fine of at least $500, at least 50 hours of community service, up to 12 months in jail, and a 6-month to 1-year license suspension. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Alcohol Related Violations and Penalties Involving Persons Under Age 21, page 33.

D: Only to turn in the direction of the arrow. A lane with a left-turn arrow signal may be entered only to turn in the direction of the arrow. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Lane use signals, page 8.

D: Immediately slow down, pull over and cautiously turn around. If you pass Do Not Enter or Wrong Way signs you are going the wrong direction; slow down, pull over and cautiously turn around. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: Do Not Enter - Wrong Way, page 9.

C: Change lanes to pass safely. If the lane is not wide enough for three feet of clearance, the motorist must change lanes to pass. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Bicycles, page 22.

D: Turn your body and head to the right and look through the rear window. Turn your body and head to the right and look out the rear window, backing slowly. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Backing, page 24.

D: Bridges. Watch for ice on bridges and in shady areas; bridges freeze before other road surfaces. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Snow, page 25.

D: When being tailgated. Increase following distance behind large vehicles, in bad weather or heavy traffic, when exiting an expressway, behind motorcycles or bicycles, and when tailgated. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Following Distance, page 21.

A: Revocation for one year or until age 18, whichever is longer. The third conviction results in revocation for one year or until age 18, whichever is longer. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Driver Improvement Program, page 31.

C: $2,500. Providing alcohol to someone under 21 can bring a fine up to $2,500, up to a one-year license suspension and 12 months in jail. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Alcohol Related Violations and Penalties Involving Persons Under Age 21, page 33.

B: Stop. When the top two red lights of a PHB are solid, a walk signal is shown to pedestrians and drivers must stop. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs), page 8.

B: Illegal, because a U-turn counts as two left turns. Virginia considers a U-turn to be two left turns, so U-turns are illegal where a No Left Turn sign is posted. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Regulatory signs: No Left Turn, page 9.

C: No, using marked bicycle lanes is prohibited for motor vehicles, including while passing. The manual says using marked bicycle lanes is prohibited for motor vehicles, including while passing. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Sharing the Road: Bicycles, page 22.

B: Failing to identify a risk. The single biggest contributor to crashes is failing to identify a risk. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Visibility, page 24.

A: At dusk and dawn, especially in the fall. Be alert at dusk and dawn, especially in the fall. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39): Deer/Large Animal Hazards, page 27.