Virginia DMV 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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If you see a “Lane Closed Ahead” sign you should:
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Merge into the correct lane when it is safe.
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Make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.
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Speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.
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None of the above.
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Blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is not permitted:
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Unless it helps to reduce congestion and allows more vehicles to enter the intersection.
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Under any circumstances.
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Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.
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Unless you have the right-of-way.
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3.
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you intend to change direction.
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your emergency flashers
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hand signals
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your voice
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your horn
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What do warning signs mean?
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Drivers are approaching a hazardous location.
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Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule.
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Danger ahead.
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All of the above.
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5.
Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:
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Dangerous intersections.
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School crossings.
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Possible hazards on roadways.
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No passing zones.
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You may turn left at a red light if:
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You are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
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You are turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street.
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The car in front of you turns left.
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There is no traffic coming in the opposite direction.
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Aggressive drivers:
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The other answers are all correct.
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Show little or no respect for the right-of-way of others.
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Fail to obey traffic signals.
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Make quick lane changes without a signal.
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Drivers must obey traffic signals except when:
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Pedestrians are crossing the road.
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They are impatient.
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A car is at the stop line.
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An officer is directing traffic.
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A 4-way stop sign means:
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Traffic from all four directions must stop.
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The first vehicle to reach the intersection should go first.
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There are four stop signs at the intersection.
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All of the above.
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10.
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
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Excessive speed.
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Excessive stops.
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Sudden turns.
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Excessive rain.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.