Virginia Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Exam) Practice Test
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- 1. Signals, Signs & Pavement Markings
A red, eight-sided sign means:
- a.Yield the right of way
- b.Come to a complete stop
- c.No U-turn
- d.Speed limit ahead
Answer: b
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign; you must stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed when safe. (Virginia Driver's Manual, signs)
- 2. Signals, Signs & Pavement Markings
A red circle with a slash over a symbol means:
- a.The action shown is prohibited
- b.The action shown is required
- c.A hospital is ahead
- d.A rest area is ahead
Answer: a
Explanation: A red circle with a slash means NO; the symbol inside shows what is prohibited. (Virginia Driver's Manual, regulatory signs)
- 3. Signals, Signs & Pavement Markings
A sign that reads ADVISORY SPEED at a highway exit shows:
- a.The minimum legal speed
- b.The maximum safe speed for that exit
- c.A no-passing zone
- d.A weight limit
Answer: b
Explanation: An advisory speed sign indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit or curve. (Virginia Driver's Manual, warning signs)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who yields?
- a.The vehicle on the right yields
- b.The faster vehicle
- c.The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
- d.Neither driver
Answer: c
Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left yields the right of way to the driver on the right. (Virginia Driver's Manual, yielding the right of way)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
It is against the law in Virginia to:
- a.Drive slower than the limit in any case
- b.Use your headlights in daytime
- c.Pass on a four-lane road
- d.Exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle
Answer: d
Explanation: You may not exceed the posted speed limit even while passing, and you must complete the pass before a no-passing zone. (Virginia Driver's Manual, passing)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Before changing lanes, you should signal, check mirrors, and:
- a.Close your eyes briefly
- b.Speed up quickly
- c.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
- d.Rely only on the mirror
Answer: c
Explanation: Mirrors do not show blind spots, so glance over your shoulder before moving into another lane. (Virginia Driver's Manual, changing lanes)
- 7. Speed & Road Conditions
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in Virginia school, business, and residential areas is:
- a.15 mph
- b.35 mph
- c.45 mph
- d.25 mph
Answer: d
Explanation: The default limit for passenger vehicles in school, business, and residential areas is 25 mph unless a sign posts otherwise. (Virginia Driver's Manual, speed limits)
- 8. Speed & Road Conditions
Even if you are driving at or below the posted limit, you can be ticketed for driving too fast when:
- a.Rain, snow, or ice make conditions unsafe
- b.The road is dry and clear
- c.Traffic is light
- d.It is daytime
Answer: a
Explanation: A speed limit is the maximum for ideal conditions; you must slow down and can be cited for driving too fast for weather or road conditions. (Virginia Driver's Manual, speed limits)
- 9. Alcohol, Reckless Driving & the Exam
In Virginia, a driver age 21 or older is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) at a blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
- a.0.05% or higher
- b.0.08% or higher
- c.0.10% or higher
- d.0.12% or higher
Answer: b
Explanation: For drivers 21 and older, the per-se DUI limit in Virginia is a BAC of 0.08% or higher. (Virginia Driver's Manual, alcohol)
- 10. Alcohol, Reckless Driving & the Exam
A driver may be charged with reckless driving in Virginia for going:
- a.5 mph over the limit
- b.10 mph over the limit
- c.20 or more mph over the limit, or over 85 mph
- d.Any speed at night
Answer: c
Explanation: Driving 20 or more mph above the limit, or over 85 mph regardless of the limit, may be charged as reckless driving, a misdemeanor. (Virginia Driver's Manual, reckless driving)