VIRGINIA Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

VIRGINIA Practice Test

VIRGINIA Practice Test 1

2023 VIRGINIA DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid Virginia driver license, you must be at least 15 years, six months of age.The Virginia DMV written test consists of 40 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the Virginia Driver’s Manual. You must answer 34 out(80%) of the 40 questions correctly to pass the test.You must correctly answer all 10 traffic sign questions

1. You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

No one.

You.

The other driver.

Both.

2. Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:

move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges.

All of the above.

quickly change speed or lane position.

decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.

3. This road sign means:

Low clearance

No right turn

Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles

Do not block intersection

4. This sign means:

None of the above.

The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.

Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.

A road crosses the main highway ahead.

5. Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

narrower and shorter

darker

larger and deeper

less dangerous

6. Parking is not allowed:

on public roads.

within 250 feet of a traffic light.

within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.

In an intersection.

7. Unless there is a speed limit sign stating otherwise, the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles is ______ for unpaved roads.

65 MPH

35 MPH

55 MPH

25 MPH

8. After you stop for a school bus, you must:

wait until the yellow lights stop flashing.

pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing.

turn off your engine.

None of the above.

9. If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

try pumping it to increase pressure.

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

10. When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Rely on your mirrors.

None of the above.

Look through your back window for children.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

11. Alcohol:

makes it easier to make correct decisions.

makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities.

improves your reaction time.

enhances your ability to see clearly.

12. If you are involved in a crash, you must:

report the crash to the police.

stop as close to the scene of the crash as possible without blocking traffic.

All of the above.

notify your insurance company immediately.

13. You hear a siren close by but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Stop only if you are sure that the vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

14. You should increase your following distance when:

following a motorcycle.

exiting a freeway.

All of the above.

driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.

15. When driving near light rail vehicles, drivers should:

All of the above.

expect trains on any track at any time.

never drive around lowered crossing gates.

always obey signs and traffic signals.

16. This road sign is:

a regulatory sign.

a guide sign.

a speed reduction sign.

a warning sign.

17. What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

None of the other answers are correct.
.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

18. This warning sign:

tells drivers that the minimum safe speed is 45 MPH.

shows the current speed limit that all vehicles traveling in the direction of the arrow must not exceed.

indicates the suggested highest safe speed.

provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.

19. Blind spots are:

Lanes reserved for U-turns.

Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.

At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.

20. This sign means:

the road may be slippery when wet.

narrow road ahead.

no turns are allowed on this road.

series of curves ahead.

21. Passing is prohibited:

at railroad crossings.

at intersections.

on hills and curves.

All of the above.

22. To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should:

Scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals.

All of the above.

Look well down the road and far off to each side.

Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road.

23. This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.

minimum speed

maximum speed

suggested speed

reaction speed

24. .If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?

Before the crosswalk.

After the crosswalk.

On the crosswalk.

Before the stop line.

25. A driver who approaches an intersection:

None of the above.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

26. Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

the left lane.

the right lane.

27. The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:

You continue to yawn.

All of the above.

Your eyes go out of focus by themselves.

You don’t remember driving the last few miles.

28. Following another vehicle too closely is known as:

tailgating.

closetailing.

speedgating.

aggressive driving.

29. As a driver, you must:

All of the above.

make sure that children are properly secured.

obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police office.

ensure that the vehicle you are driving is in good working order.

30. A common mistake that drivers make is driving without adequate rest.

False

True

31. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the right is permitted in either direction

Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line

Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

Passing is not permitted in either direction

32. Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

The driver who does not control the car.

No one.

The driver on the left.

The driver on the right.

33. What can you do to prevent skids on snow and ice?

Brake early and gently.

Decrease pressure on the brake pedal if your wheels begin to lock.

Allow the wheels to keep turning.

All of the above.

34. This signal means:

Slow down

Move to the left

Proceed

Stop

35. This sign warns of a ________ ahead.

no passing zone

hill

soft shoulder

truck

36. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

check your rearview mirror.

All of the above.

check your side view mirror.

quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

37. This road sign means:

Do not enter

You must come to a complete stop

Slow down, stop if necessary and yield the right-of-way

Merging traffic

38. This road sign means:

Roundabout ahead

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits

Traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow

Lanes are reserved for carpool vehicles

39. DMV’s vision standards include _____ or better in one or both eyes.

20/40

None of the above.

20/20

20/60

40. What should you do in case of a steering failure?

Don’t panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

Pump your gas pedal a few times to increase the pressure.

Call an ambulance.

Leave the road immediately.