VIRGINIA PERMIT PRACTICE TEST
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You need a Virginia driver's license or learner's permit if you want to drive on Virginia streets and highways. Tests will include a vision screening and may include a two-part knowledge exam and a road skills test. The two-part DMV VA written exam tests your knowledge of road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. The VA DMV test questions are taken from information in the Virginia Driver's Manual. You must correctly answer all 10 traffic sign questions in part one of the Virginia DMV test before you can take part two. Part two tests your general knowledge with multiple choice questions. You must answer at least 80% of these questions correctly to pass part two.
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This sign warns drivers that:

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They will soon be facing oncoming traffic.
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A shared lane starts ahead.
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They cannot go straight ahead.
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U-turns are now allowed.
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Which of the following is NOT true about roundabouts?
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Roundabouts improve traffic flow.
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Traffic signals found at roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.
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Roundabouts slow vehicle speed.
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Traffic in roundabouts travels in a counter-clockwise direction.
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Work zone signs:
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Provide information on road work or other temporary road conditions.
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Mean that drivers should drive faster to get out of the work zone.
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Mean that road conditions will improve soon.
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Mean that drivers must come to a complete stop and back up.
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Which of the following best describes a slow moving vehicle sign?
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A round yellow sign.
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A diamond-shaped orange sign.
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A square yellow sign.
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A triangular orange sign.
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5.
Green signs tell you about services along the roadway.
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True.
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False.
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You are driving and it begins to rain. You should:
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Drive close behind the vehicle ahead.
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Drive the speed limit.
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Slow down and increase your following distance.
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Drive faster than other traffic.
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When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
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On a hill or curve.
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At highway intersections.
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At street crossings and railroad crossings.
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All of the above.
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8.
Posted at freeway exit ramps, this sign shows:

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The minimum safe speed a vehicle can be driven on the ramp.
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The maximum safe speed a vehicle can be driven on the ramp.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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The suggested speed a vehicle can be driven on the ramp.
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When making a right turn on red, drivers should:
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Come to a complete stop and give the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians moving in the direction of the turn.
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Ignore “No Turn on Red” signs.
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Reduce your speed and proceed slowly around the corner if no traffic is coming.
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Not yield the right-of-way.
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10.
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
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Can multiply the effects of the alcohol.
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Decreases blood alcohol content.
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Has no effect on blood alcohol content.
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Increases blood alcohol content.
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