Virginia DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is approaching, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel

Answer

Speed up to get out of the way

Answer

Stop immediately in your lane to block traffic

Question 2

Which traffic signal situation requires you to come to a complete stop, yield, then proceed when clear?

Accepted Answer

A flashing red light.

Answer

A flashing yellow light.

Answer

A steady yellow light

Answer

A solid green light.

Question 3

What should you do when approaching a steady yellow traffic light?

Accepted Answer

Slow to a stop unless you are already in the intersection.

Answer

Accelerate to beat the red light.

Answer

Assume you have right-of-way and continue.

Answer

Stop abruptly in the lane

Question 4

At a four-way stop, who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

Answer

The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.

Answer

One driver should continue driving without stopping.

Question 5

What do round traffic signs indicate?

Accepted Answer

Railroad crossings ahead.

Answer

No passing zones.

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School zones.

Answer

None of the above.

Question 6

Is the posted maximum speed limit the fastest you are allowed to drive in all conditions?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

What does a flashing yellow traffic light instruct drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution.

Answer

Stop completely.

Answer

Merge only to the right.

Answer

Yield to all traffic

Question 8

What does a 'No standing' sign allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop temporarily only to pick up or discharge passengers.

Answer

Never stop there under any conditions.

Answer

Park if you remain in the vehicle.

Answer

Stand outside the vehicle while it is parked

Question 9

When is it legal to pass on the right of another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

If the vehicle ahead is waiting to turn left and there is a safe available lane to pass

Answer

On a narrow bridge

Answer

Only when signposted

Answer

Even if it requires driving off the pavement

Question 10

What is the correct sequence before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Signal only.

Answer

Signal, check mirrors, check blind spot, then change lanes when safe.

Answer

Check mirrors only.

Question 11

When the center of the road has a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line and the broken line is on your side, when may you pass?

Accepted Answer

When traffic is clear.

Answer

Only on expressways.

Answer

Only in an emergency.

Answer

Never

Question 12

A red traffic signal light means you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop at the stop line or before entering any crosswalk

Answer

Stop only before entering the intersection

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Stop only if there is no crosswalk

Question 13

What is the maximum speed limit on Virginia interstates in designated rural areas?

Accepted Answer

70 mph.

Answer

50 mph.

Answer

60 mph.

Question 14

When driving on wet pavement, what should you remember?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Give extra stopping distance

Answer

Pavement is especially slippery just after it starts raining

Answer

Wet roads can cause hydroplaning

Question 15

If your vehicle begins to skid, how should you steer?

Accepted Answer

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go

Answer

Overcorrect the steering to regain control

Answer

Turn your wheel into traffic

Question 16

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Accepted Answer

Drive with the flow of traffic at a reasonable speed.

Answer

Drive much faster than other vehicles to pass quickly.

Answer

Drive much slower than the flow to be cautious.

Answer

Constantly change lanes to find gaps.

Question 17

When stopping on an uphill slope, when should you increase your space cushion?

Accepted Answer

On an uphill slope.

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At an intersection.

Answer

At a stop sign.

Question 18

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren active, what must a driver do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right and stop.

Answer

Slow down and stay in lane.

Answer

Pull to the right and turn on four-way flashers.

Answer

Drive to the left shoulder and stop

Question 19

What is the shape of a stop sign?

Accepted Answer

Octagon

Answer

Circle

Answer

Diamond

Answer

Rectangle

Question 20

What is the default speed limit in business, residential, and school districts unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 1 of 20

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is approaching, what must you do?