Question 1 of 40 Road signs
What does the color red on a sign usually mean?
A A. Road work or a flagger is just aheadB B. Services such as fuel, food and lodgingC C. Stop, yield, or something is not allowedD D. Parks, trails and places of interest
Question 2 of 40 Road signs · Signals and pavement markings
A crossing signal shows a white walking person. What does it mean for people on foot?
A A. Cars may turn without yielding to themB B. They may start to cross, watching for turning carsC C. They must wait for the next green lightD D. They may cross only if they run the whole way
Question 3 of 40 Road signs · Signals and pavement markings
Yellow center lines on a road separate:
A A. Traffic moving in opposite directionsB B. Traffic moving in the same directionC C. Bike lanes from lanes used by carsD D. Parking spaces from traffic lanes
Question 4 of 40 Road signs
Small green signs with numbers along a highway are mile markers. How can they help you?
A A. They show the speed limit for the next mileB B. They mark the places where you may parkC C. They show how far it is to the next rest stopD D. They tell people where you are in an emergency
Question 5 of 40 Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
A A. The traffic light ahead is brokenB B. There is a stop sign aheadC C. An officer directs traffic aheadD D. There is a traffic light ahead
Question 6 of 40 Road signs
At night you pass this sign just after you turn onto a ramp. What is the best thing to do?
A A. Pull over, then turn around safelyB B. Keep driving to the next exit and get off thereC C. Speed up so you leave the ramp soonerD D. Flash your headlights and keep going
Question 7 of 40 Road signs · Signals and pavement markings
In Virginia, when may you turn left while the light is a steady red?
A A. From a one-way street onto another one-way streetB B. From a two-way street onto a one-way streetC C. From any street when no cars are comingD D. Only after the light has been red for one minute
Question 8 of 40 Road signs
A sign over a lane says "RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT". You are in that lane. What must you do?
A A. Go straight if no one is behind youB B. Turn right at the intersectionC C. Turn left from that laneD D. Stop and wait for a green arrow
Question 9 of 40 Road signs
What does this sign mean?
A A. You may park here for a short timeB B. This lot is for permit holders onlyC C. Parking is free on this streetD D. You may not park here
Question 10 of 40 Road signs
When you reach this sign, what must you do?
A A. Slow down and go on if no one is comingB B. Stop only if cars are coming from the leftC C. Stop completely, then go when it is safeD D. Sound your horn and drive on with care
Question 11 of 40 General knowledge · Sharing the road
Why might a motorcyclist suddenly change position in their lane?
A A. To show you they are about to turnB B. To ask you to pass them on the rightC C. Because they want to race other carsD D. To avoid hazards like potholes or gravel
Question 12 of 40 General knowledge · Right of way
A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?
A A. It is letting children off nowB B. You may pass it with careC C. It is getting ready to stopD D. It is broken down
Question 13 of 40 General knowledge · Emergencies and equipment
Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you do?
A A. Keep driving slowly in the darkB B. Stop right where you are in the laneC C. Follow the lights of the car ahead closelyD D. Turn on hazards and pull off the road
Question 14 of 40 General knowledge · Right of way
An emergency vehicle without its siren or lights on is behind you. Must you pull over?
A A. Yes, always pull over for oneB B. No, treat it like other trafficC C. Yes, but only when on a highwayD D. Yes, and stop until it turns
Question 15 of 40 General knowledge · Parking and stopping
You park on a hill with no curb, facing up or down. Which way should you turn your wheels?
A A. Toward the edge of the roadB B. Toward the middle of the roadC C. Straight aheadD D. Away from the edge
Question 16 of 40 General knowledge · Right of way
You are joining a highway from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?
A A. You do, since you are mergingB B. Traffic already on the highwayC C. Whoever is going fasterD D. The car in the right lane
Question 17 of 40 General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
How does a conviction for driving under the influence usually affect insurance?
A A. Insurance costs go downB B. Insurance costs go upC C. There is no changeD D. Insurance is paid by the state
Question 18 of 40 General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards
In Virginia, what is the fine for using a handheld phone in a highway work zone?
A A. $50B B. $100C C. $250D D. $500
Question 19 of 40 General knowledge · Parking and stopping
A police car signals you to pull over. What should you do?
A A. Stop in your lane right awayB B. Get out and walk back to the officerC C. Pull to the right and stay in the carD D. Keep going to the next exit first
Question 20 of 40 General knowledge · Speed and following distance
You are following a car in heavy traffic. What should you do?
A A. Follow close so no one can cut inB B. Change lanes often to get aheadC C. Look only at the car right in front of youD D. Keep a steady gap and watch for brake lights
Question 21 of 40 General knowledge · Emergencies and equipment
When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?
A A. While driving on the highwayB B. Before you start to driveC C. Only when you buy the carD D. While waiting at a red light
Question 22 of 40 General knowledge · Turning, passing and lanes
On which side should you normally pass another vehicle?
A A. On the rightB B. On the shoulderC C. Either sideD D. On the left
Question 23 of 40 General knowledge · Licensing and insurance
A Virginia driver gets 18 demerit points within 12 months. What will DMV do?
A A. Send the driver a warning letter onlyB B. Revoke the license for five full yearsC C. Add a $100 fee at the next renewalD D. Suspend the license for 90 days and require a clinic
Question 24 of 40 General knowledge · Sharing the road
A vehicle is stopped on the shoulder with flashing emergency lights. What should you do?
A A. Keep your speed and stay in your laneB B. Stop in your lane until it leavesC C. Speed up to pass it quicklyD D. Move over a lane, or slow down
Question 25 of 40 General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards
How often should you check your mirrors?
A A. Only when you parkB B. Every few secondsC C. Only when changing lanesD D. Once at the start of a trip
Question 26 of 40 General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards
It starts to rain during the day. What should you do with your headlights?
A A. Keep them off, since it is daytimeB B. Use only your high beams in the rainC C. Use only your hazard lightsD D. Turn them on so others can see you
Question 27 of 40 General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards
Why should you wear your seat belt?
A A. It is only needed for long highway tripsB B. It keeps you in your seat in a crashC C. It makes the airbag work less wellD D. It is only needed in the back seat
Question 28 of 40 General knowledge · Licensing and insurance
Which licensed 19-year-old may supervise a Virginia learner's permit holder?
A A. The permit holder's best friendB B. The permit holder's half-sisterC C. The permit holder's cousinD D. The permit holder's neighbor
Question 29 of 40 General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What is a likely result of driving while your license is suspended?
A A. Your license is given back earlyB B. A small fine like a parking ticketC C. More fines and a longer suspension or jailD D. No penalty as long as you drive safely
Question 30 of 40 General knowledge · Turning, passing and lanes
Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?
A A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanesB B. In the main lanes, before you reach the exitC C. On the shoulder, before the exit rampD D. In the left lane, so others can pass
Question 31 of 40 General knowledge · Safe driving and hazards
You are driving on a two-lane road and an oncoming car drifts into your lane. What should you do?
A A. Steer left into its laneB B. Slow down, honk, and steer rightC C. Speed up to get past it firstD D. Stop in your lane and wait
Question 32 of 40 General knowledge · Turning, passing and lanes
After passing a car, when should you move back into its lane?
A A. When you can see its headlights in your mirrorB B. Right after you pull even with its frontC C. Before you pass its front bumper fullyD D. When its driver honks or waves at you
Question 33 of 40 General knowledge · Emergencies and equipment
Your gas pedal sticks down. What should you do?
A A. Turn off the key while moving fastB B. Pump the gas pedalC C. Shift to neutral and brakeD D. Pull the parking brake hard
Question 34 of 40 General knowledge · Right of way
You are at a stop sign. A car on the cross street is signaling a turn onto your road but has not slowed down yet. What is safest?
A A. Pull out, since it is going to turnB B. Pull out fast before it reaches youC C. Wait until it clearly starts to turnD D. Honk and then pull out in front of it
Question 35 of 40 General knowledge · Parking and stopping
How should you drive in a parking lot?
A A. At the speed limit of the streetB B. Straight across empty spacesC C. With your high beams onD D. Slowly, watching for people
Question 36 of 40 General knowledge · Sharing the road
After passing a large truck, when should you move back in front of it?
A A. When its whole front shows in your mirrorB B. Right after you pass the truck's cabC C. As soon as you are beside its frontD D. When the truck driver flashes lights
Question 37 of 40 General knowledge · Right of way
Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?
A A. You do, since you got there firstB B. Whoever is turning rightC C. Whoever is going fasterD D. The car on the through road
Question 38 of 40 General knowledge · Alcohol, drugs and penalties
If you are convicted of aggressive driving in Virginia, how long could your license be suspended?
A A. 1 day to 5 daysB B. 1 year to 3 yearsC C. 5 years to 10 yearsD D. 10 days to 6 months
Question 39 of 40 General knowledge · Turning, passing and lanes
You turn left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Which lane should you end in?
A A. The far right lane next to the curbB B. Any open lane on the new streetC C. The lane just right of the center lineD D. The lane used by oncoming traffic
Question 40 of 40 General knowledge · Right of way
You hear a siren and see a fire truck with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
A A. Speed up to stay well ahead of itB B. Stop right where you are in your laneC C. Pull to the right edge of the road and stopD D. Pull to the left edge and keep going
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