Virginia Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Exam) — All Questions

A recommended following distance in good conditions at 35 to 45 mph is about:

• a.A three-second gap behind the vehicle ahead✓
• b.One car length
• c.Right on the bumper ahead
• d.Ten seconds at all speeds

A three-second following distance gives time to react, and you should increase it in poor conditions. (Virginia Driver's Manual, following distance)

If a car stalls on railroad tracks with a train coming, you should:

• a.Stay in the car and try to restart it
• b.Get out immediately and run diagonally away from the tracks✓
• c.Push the car off the tracks alone
• d.Wait for the train to pass

Leave the vehicle at once and move away from the tracks in the direction of the oncoming train to avoid flying debris. (Virginia Driver's Manual, railroad crossings)

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

Mirrors do not show blind spots, so glance over your shoulder before moving into another lane. (Virginia Driver's Manual, changing lanes)

A proper hand position on the steering wheel is at:

• a.The 8 and 4 o'clock positions✓
• b.The 12 o'clock position with one hand
• c.The bottom of the wheel
• d.The 11 and 1 o'clock positions only

Virginia recommends holding the wheel at the 8 and 4 o'clock positions with fingers and thumbs, not gripping with your palms. (Virginia Driver's Manual, hand position)