Printable VA Permit Practice Test

1. A stopped school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop sign. When may you resume driving?

1. After all persons are clear and the bus moves again
2. After waiting ten seconds, even if the bus remains stopped
3. As soon as the nearest child reaches the sidewalk
4. When traffic behind you begins passing

2. What roadway arrangement does a Divided Highway Begins sign announce?

1. A two-way road with no median ahead
2. A highway split into two separate one-way roadways
3. A mandatory U-turn at the next opening
4. A lane reserved for bicycles only

3. What vision does Virginia require for an unrestricted driver's license?

1. 20/40 or better in one or both eyes, with 110 degrees or better horizontal vision
2. 20/20 in both eyes
3. 20/70 with 70 degrees of horizontal vision
4. Any vision with glasses

4. What does the color orange indicate in a highway work zone?

1. The road is reserved for bicycles
2. Slow down and stay alert
3. A higher speed is permitted through the zone
4. The work area has ended

5. What does yellow used with black convey on a traffic sign?

1. A regulatory instruction such as a speed limit
2. Directions to a motorist service
3. A warning about a curve, stop ahead, or slippery pavement
4. A historical or cultural destination

6. After the first impoundment, how much longer can a Virginia court impound the car of a driver convicted of driving on an alcohol-related suspension?

1. An additional 10 days
2. An additional 30 days
3. An additional two years
4. An additional 90 days

7. What action is prohibited by a No U-Turn sign?

1. Making a U-turn at that location
2. Turning right after a full stop
3. Changing lanes before the intersection
4. Turning around through a legal opening

8. How far from an intersection must a Virginia driver park?

1. At least 10 feet
2. At least 15 feet
3. At least 50 feet
4. At least 20 feet

9. A Virginia driver under 18 is convicted of a second demerit point violation. What does DMV do?

1. Sends a warning letter only
2. Suspends the driving privilege for 90 days
3. Revokes the license until age 21
4. Requires only a second online course

10. Regardless of the posted limit, what speed can expose a Virginia driver to a reckless-driving charge?

1. Over 85 MPH
2. Over 65 MPH
3. Exactly 80 MPH
4. Exactly 75 MPH

11. In a Virginia school zone, a crossing guard steps into the street and holds up a stop paddle while your light is green. What must you do?

1. Stop and follow the guard's signal
2. Go on, since your light is green
3. Slow down but keep moving past
4. Honk so the guard steps back

12. At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, which light pattern tells drivers they may go with caution if the crosswalk is clear?

1. Both red lights glowing steadily
2. The yellow light glowing steadily
3. The two red lights flashing back and forth
4. A single red light flashing alone

13. Which of these is a place where Virginia law says you may not park?

1. Along a curb with no paint or signs
2. On the right side of a two-way street
3. In front of someone's driveway
4. In a marked space with no restrictions

14. According to the Virginia manual, how should you use your eyes while searching the road?

1. Fix them on the car directly ahead
2. Keep them on the center line ahead
3. Keep them moving, not fixed on one thing
4. Watch your mirrors most of the time

15. The road ahead is covered with packed snow. How does the Virginia manual say to drive on it?

1. Like dry pavement, at normal speed
2. Like ice: brake gently, slow before turns
3. Brake hard early so you stop sooner
4. Speed up through turns to keep grip

16. Why does the Virginia manual say not to stop if you enter an E-ZPass-only toll lane by mistake?

1. You would be fined twice for stopping
2. Stopping could cause a rear-end crash
3. The gate will not open for you
4. Toll workers will direct you out

17. Your light turns red as you reach a green-painted box with a white bicycle symbol in front of the stop line. Where should you stop?

1. Inside the box, at its front edge
2. With your front wheels in the box
3. Past the box, in the crosswalk
4. Behind the box, at the stop line

18. A bicycle symbol with a double chevron above it is painted in your Virginia travel lane. What does it mean for you as a driver?

1. Cars may not use the lane at all
2. Bicycles must ride on the shoulder
3. A bike lane starts that cars must avoid
4. Expect bicyclists riding in this lane

19. What do Virginia's Road Construction Ahead and Detour signs tell you?

1. The traffic pattern or route ahead changes
2. The road ahead is now closed to all vehicles
3. Work is finished and normal speed resumes
4. A toll plaza is coming up on the route

20. A 16-year-old passenger in your back seat refuses to buckle up. Under Virginia law, who is responsible for making sure that passenger is secured?

1. The passenger alone
2. The passenger's parents
3. You, the driver
4. No one, since it is the back seat

21. Near Virginia's warning sign for horse-drawn buggies, which action does the manual tell you to avoid?

1. Slowing down well below the limit
2. Leaving three feet when you pass
3. Using your low beam headlights
4. Sounding your horn near the buggy

22. A hill hides the intersection beyond it, and on the way up you pass a yellow diamond sign showing a red octagon symbol with an arrow. What is waiting past the hilltop?

1. A traffic signal that may be green
2. A stop sign you must be ready for
3. A lane that ends at the crest
4. A railroad crossing with gates

23. You pass a Photo Speed Enforcement sign as you enter a Virginia work zone. What does it tell you?

1. Cameras may record speeding in this work zone
2. Workers will hold up signs showing your speed
3. The speed limit does not apply right now
4. Photos are taken of drivers using phones

24. It is raining as you pass this yellow diamond sign showing a car with wavy skid marks, and you need to turn soon. What should you avoid doing?

1. Slowing down early for the turn
2. Leaving more space behind the car ahead
3. Using your low beam headlights
4. Braking hard or turning sharply

25. With your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel, how does the Virginia manual say to back a trailer to the left?

1. Use your right hand to move the wheel left
2. Turn the wheel to the right to swing it left
3. Use your left hand to move the wheel left
4. Hold the wheel still and steer with the brakes

26. In Virginia, how close to a railroad crossing may you park?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. No closer than 25 feet
3. No closer than 100 feet
4. No closer than 50 feet

27. Who under age 21 may supervise a Virginia learner's permit holder?

1. Any licensed friend age 18 or older
2. Any licensed driver age 16 or older
3. A licensed legal guardian or sibling age 18, 19 or 20
4. No one under 21 may ever supervise

28. At least how far above the posted speed limit may support a Virginia reckless-driving charge based on speed?

1. 10 MPH
2. 15 MPH
3. 20 MPH
4. 5 MPH

29. Why should you create a space cushion around your vehicle?

1. It gives you distance to react and avoid a crash
2. It prevents every other driver from passing you
3. It lets you drive faster than the posted limit safely
4. It removes the need to check mirrors and blind spots

30. When a green arrow points left, what movement does it permit if the way is clear?

1. Turn right across the intersection
2. Proceed straight only, not left
3. Travel in the direction of the arrow
4. Treat the signal as a stop sign