Virginia
Driving Practice Test

Virginia is for lovers, and drivers! To see all of the romantic sites in Virginia you’ll want to make sure you earn a driver’s license. To do so, you’ll need to earn a learner’s permit by passing the permit test, and then later passing the written test and the road test of the Virginia DMV driving test. These tests aren’t easy and they require a lot of hard work and preparation. Fortunately, this site offers a variety of DMV practice test and permit practice test questions to help you on your path from your learner’s permit to your driver’s license. Further, we offer tests for people seeking to earn their Virginia CDL (commercial driver’s license) or Virginia motorcycle license. All of these practice test resources are free to use as often as you’d like.

This is the passenger vehicle driver's test for the state of Virginia. You will be presented with 35 questions and you must answer 30 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 35

Which is not a normal step to be taken when preparing to turn?

looking to all sides, including behind

turning on your signal in advance of the turn

looking for signs or signals that may determine when/where you can turn

accelerating

2 / 35

Which of the following is not a correct action if your vehicle's tire blows out?

hold the steering wheel tightly

slowly ease your foot off the accelerator

steer straight ahead

brake immediately

3 / 35

__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

Passing zones

Escape ramps

Acceleration ramps

Deceleration ramps

4 / 35

What do pedestrian crosswalk lines look like?

solid, white lines

dotted, orange line

dotted, white lines

solid, yellow lines

5 / 35

This sign means:

reduction in lanes

stop sign ahead

passing is allowed

merge

6 / 35

Which of the following sign types is NOT a standard regulatory sign?

four-sided, white speed limit sign

three-sided, white yield sign

six-sided, yellow do not enter sign

eight-sided, red stop sign

7 / 35

You must turn on your headlights when you are unable to see clearly at least how many feet ahead of your vehicle?

200 feet

1000 feet

600 feet

750 feet

8 / 35

What is the color and shape of a "Detour" sign in Virginia?

orange rectangle

red triangle

yellow diamond

yellow square

9 / 35

In order to qualify for a driver's license, an applicant must possess a continuous field of vision of at least ___ degrees.

180

140

10 / 35

When you see two solid yellow lines on a two-lane highway, you must:

not apply brakes

change lanes

not pass

not make a right turn

11 / 35

When coming upon a flashing yellow traffic signal, how should you proceed?

none of these answers are correct

speed up because the signal is about to turn red

be ready to honk because pedestrians are crossing the street in front of you

slow down and proceed with caution

12 / 35

What is something you should not do when passing another vehicle?

make sure that you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror before returning to the original lane

make hand gestures at the other vehicle so they know that you are passing

estimate how much time and space you will need to safely pass the other vehicle

be sure to have a clear view of any cars on the passing lane before passing

13 / 35

A learner's instructional permit is valid for the following length of time:

two years

one year

three years

90 days

14 / 35

Who is eligible to be issued a Provisional Driver's License?

someone who is incarcerated

a truck driver

someone who has never held a driver's license or has not held one for more than 18 months

someone under the age of 15

15 / 35

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

next to the broken line may pass

next to the solid line may pass

in both directions may pass

either lane may pass as long as it is clear

16 / 35

What should you do when a police officer signals you to pull over?

pull over to the left-hand side and stop

pull over to the right-hand side and stop

immediately keep driver's license and insurance card ready

speed up to find a parking lot to turn into

17 / 35

What is the completely safe speed when driving in snow?

there is no completely safe speed

10 mph

15 mph

1 car length behind the car in front of you

18 / 35

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the use of a cell phone while operating a vehicle?

keep your telephone conversations long to avoid highway fatigue

use a hand-held cellular phone while driving

reduce your speed while talking on the phone

if you must make a call, pull safely off the road and stop before making the call

19 / 35

Which of the following properly and accurately describes a driver's license suspension?

the temporary withdrawal of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle

none of these answers are correct

the termination of a driver's license

a permanent withdrawal of the privilege to operate a motor vehicle

20 / 35

MVA will suspend the license of any driver who:

regularly follows the speed limit in school zones

refuses to submit to a test to determine BAC

fails to meet the attendance requirement for school

is over 18 and uses a hands free cell phone

21 / 35

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light indicates that you may:

just yield to any oncoming cars

turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic

turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop

not turn in that direction until the light turns green

22 / 35

What are the requirements for those that must ride in a child safety seat?

all children under 10 years old, unless 5' or taller

all children under 5 years old

all children under 10 years old

all children under 8 years old, unless 4'9" or taller

23 / 35

To reduce the possibility of traction loss from hydroplaning in a rainstorm, you should:

drive at a constant speed

apply your brakes quickly

turn the steering wheel back and forth to compensate for skidding

slow down

24 / 35

The following practices are not recommended for drivers. Which is also illegal for all drivers, regardless of age?

reading maps

eating while driving

using a cell phone with hands-free devices

listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

25 / 35

Crossing a double solid yellow line on your left is:

never allowed

allowed if you are turning into or out of a private road or driveway

allowed if you have a clear lane to pass

allowed if you need to pass slower traffic

26 / 35

At a crosswalk:

you must yield to pedestrians

construction workers must yield to you

only yield to pedestrians with a guide dog

pedestrians must yield to you

27 / 35

You have a green light and there are vehicles blocking your way in the intersection. What should you do?

stay where you are

creep up on the vehicle and to force them to move

proceed slowly

tap your horn

28 / 35

In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning may begin at speeds as low as:

65 mph

55 mph

45 mph

35 mph

29 / 35

When following a large truck that blocks your view ahead, you should:

speed up and pass the truck

increase your following distance

turn on your high beams

drive up as closely as possible

30 / 35

If you are driving in heavy rain situations, you should use:

no lights

high beam headlights

low beam headlights

parking lights

31 / 35

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:

parking lights

emergency flashers

windshield wipers

headlights

32 / 35

What does this sign mean?

yield right-of-way

bicycles may turn to the left in this roundabout

bicycles cross or are allowed to ride beside traffic

stop only if other cars approaching

33 / 35

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors

only check your blind spot in heavy traffic

large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

they are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle

34 / 35

What is the minimum following distance under ideal driving conditions?

20 seconds

3-4 seconds

1 second

10 seconds

35 / 35

An example of the text presented on a route marker sign would be:

railroad crossing ahead

Bethesda 80 miles

school zone

Interstate 495

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (3 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A Virginia Drivers License

In Virginia, you have to be 15 years and 6 months old plus have your parent’s permission to fill out the Virginia Driver’s License application. Bring proof of identity, proof of Virginia residence, social security number, and legal presence. Next, pay the $7 fee and take the two-part knowledge test. The first part traffic signs, and you must get ten out of ten questions correct before moving on to the 40 question general knowledge exam. You will need an 80 percent or better to pass. There is also a vision test, and there are special accommodations for people who have trouble reading. If you fail the test, you can retake it in 15 days and pay a $2.00 reexamination fee.While holding your permit, you must log at least 45 hours of practice driving with 15 hours at night, before you can move on to obtain your restricted driver’s license. You must drive with an adult who has a valid license is at least 21 years old or older.To obtain your restricted driver’s license, you must be 16 and 3 months old and have had your learner’s permit for at least 9 months. You have to produce your completed Driver’s Education Certificate, your driving log, a Virginia Driver’s License application with a parent or guardian signature, proof of identity, legal presence, Virginia residency, and Social Security number. You have to pass another vision test, along with a road skills test. You will keep this license until you turn 18, then it will automatically change to an unrestricted license.If you’re new to the state, you have 60 days to switch your license over. Go to the DMV in person and pass a vision test, and fill out a Driver’s License and Identification Card Application. Bring and show proof of your identity, social security card, and Virginia residency. The last two steps are surrendering your old license and paying the $32 fee.

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How To Pass the Virginia Driver's License Test

A surprising number of people fail the Virginia driver’s license test on the first try, and usually it’s because they didn’t prepare correctly. Here are some helpful tips to follow to make sure you don’t find yourself taking the test a second time.

Practice tests are your friend! This site and others have massive databases of questions in their DMV practice test and Virginia permit test simulators. Oh, and they’re free. Take them until you can recite the answers in your sleep, and know what every road sign means. The resources are available, use them!

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Spend more time than you think you need to with the Virginia Drivers Manual. Make sure you’ve got a copy of the current year and go through it in detail to make sure you there are no surprises on exam day.
Practice like you’ll be tested. If possible drive the same car and in the same area where you’ll be tested on exam day. If you’re familiar with the vehicle, speed limits, and potential hazards you’ll be much more comfortable and less prone to making silly mistakes.
Once you’ve got yourself in order give your car a review the night before the test as well. You’ll only be helping yourself if you make sure the windshield and windows are clean, your mirrors adjusted, and your AC, turn signals, wipers, lights, defrost, emergency brake, horn and hazard lights are all in good working condition.

Additional Information

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Information

The ALEA is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/#/DMV2Go
Phone: 804.497.7100

To find the location nearest you, please visit: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/virginia/

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