VIRGINIA DMV 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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What does a flashing left yellow arrow mean?
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Left turns are not allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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Left turns are allowed. You have the right of way.
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Left turns are allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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Left turns are not allowed. You have the right of way.
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2.
To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching vehicle:
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Wear sunglasses to shield your eyes from the bright lights.
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Stay focused on the center line on the road.
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Flash your high beams.
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Don't look directly into the oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane.
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Sharrows:
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Alert drivers that bicyclists may be on the road.
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Indicate to bicyclists where to ride.
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Discourage bicycling in the wrong direction.
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All of the above.
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4.
This road sign means:
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The speed limit after the curve ahead is 40 MPH.
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Curve ahead, the recommended speed is 40 MPH or less.
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Drive no less than 40 MPH around the curve ahead.
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Winding road ahead; slow down to the indicated safe speed.
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5.
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
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Speed limit sign.
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Regulatory sign.
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Warning sign.
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School zone sign.
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6.
Is this car legally parked?
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Yes, but only if it has parking lights on.
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Yes, if it is within 15 feet of the fire hydrant.
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Yes, vehicles can be parked within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
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No, vehicles cannot be parked in front of a fire hydrant.
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7.
Which of the following is the most effective safety restraint in a traffic crash?
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Pumping the brakes.
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Air bag only.
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A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag.
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Lap and shoulder belt only.
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8.
When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers should:
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Increase the following distance.
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Slow down.
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Be ready to sound the horn.
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Honk their horn constantly to alert the motorcyclist of their presence.
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9.
When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway, are the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus required to stop?
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Stopping is optional in this specific case.
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Yes, always.
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No, only vehicles traveling in the opposite direction have to stop.
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Yes, if you are in a school zone.
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10.
This road sign means:
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Sharp curve ahead.
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No right turn.
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Merging traffic.
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Right turn permitted.
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