FREE VA ROAD RULES TEST 1 - VIRGINIA DMV LEARNERS PERMIT PRACTICE TEST

This online Virginia DMV learners permit practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the VA permit test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

Rules 1

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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

Drive at a constant speed

Slow down gradually and don’t apply the brakes

Increased speed

Apply the brakes firmly

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When approaching a yield sign:

You must slow down and be prepared to stop

Oncoming traffic must yield to you

Pedestrians must yield to you

You are required to come to a full stop

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Which of the following is true about double parking?

It is allowed if you are making a delivery

It is legal if you wait in the vehicle

It is illegal under any circumstances

It is always legal

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The safest way to enter the flow of traffic on a highway with a very short entrance lane is to:

Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed

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If a tire blows out:

Use your horn to warn other vehicles

Concentrate on steering

Keep the foot on the brake and steer to the right

Apply heavy braking

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Yellow lines are used to separate:

Lanes traffic moving in same directions

Lanes traffic moving in opposite directions

Traffic lanes on one-way streets

Bicycle lanes from regular traffic

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Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn

100

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In to which lane should you turn if you are turning left onto a one way road?

Turn into either of the lanes that are safely open

Into the closest lane

Turn into the center lane

Turn into the right lane

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When you have three lanes of traffic all going in the same direction which lane is best for passing?

The center lane

None of them

The far left lane

The far right lane

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If you want to turn right to a driveway directly after crossing an intersection, when should you begin signaling?

After you have entered the intersection

Before you enter the intersection

All answers are correct

Do not signal at all

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What is true about large trucks?

They take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed

When turning, the rear wheels follow a longer path than the front wheels

All answers are correct

They have smaller blind spots than most passenger vehicles

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Two parallel lines painted across the road indicate:

An ambulance lane

A crosswalk for pedestrians

A railroad track

A crosswalk for police vehicles

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Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars:

Until it is safe to turn

Unless they are turning right

Until most cars have passed

None of them

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Under what circumstances can you drive across the solid white line on the right side of a highway?

If you want to pass someone who is waiting to turn left

Never

If your car breaks down and needs to pull off the road

Only if other cars cross

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You may legally park in front of a driveway:

Never

As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes

At night

If the driveway is in front of your house

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To help prevent collision with an animal you should:

Be extra cautious at dusk and dawn

All answers are correct

Watch for animal crossing signs

Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals

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Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalk?

Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

Vehicles turning left

Vehicles turning right

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When you planning to leave the highway and you miss your exit:

Make a U-turn and try again

Continue to the next exit and make plans to return to your route

Stop and back up on the highway

Cross the median to turn around

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Driving only with parking lights:

Is allowed in funeral processions

Always legal

Is advisable when dark

Cannot be done, it is illegal

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A single broken line means:

You may change lane if you can do it safely

You must stop under any circumstances

You must change lane after making a complete stop

All answers are correct

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On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should:

Wait for the light to turns green

Call the policeman's attention to the red light

Obey the policeman's signal and proceed

Stop to make sure he wants you to go through

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In most situations, you should pass another vehicle that is going in the same direction:

On the right

Either side is fine

On the left

None of them

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When you have the right of way you should:

Stop for 3 seconds then proceed

Sound you horn then proceed

Wait until everyone has gone to avoid an accident

Proceed carefully

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A red light means:

All answers are correct

You may proceed

You may turn right or left

You must stop

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When entering a freeway you should:

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

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Receiving a driver's license is a privilege, not a right

FALSE

TRUE

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Where there is no bicycle lane, on what portion of the road must a bicyclist ride?

Bicyclists cannot ride on roads where there is no bicycle lane

In the middle of the lane

Ride as close to the right curb as possible

Left curb or edge of the road facing traffic

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When backing up:

Back up slowly

Using your mirrors is sufficient to back up safely

Look over your left shoulder when backing

Sound your horn while backing up

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Which of the following statements is true?

Wear a lap belt around your stomach, not your hips

Fasten your safety belt snugly

All answers are correct

Use your safety belt only on highways

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When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:

Scan your surroundings

Look only at the car ahead of you

Look right side at all times

Look straight ahead at all times

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Regulatory traffic signs instruct drivers what they should, or should not do, in certain circumstances. You will be asked to identify roadway signs on the Virginia DMV Practice Test.

Practice For The Learner's Permit Knowledge Exam In Virginia

All underage drivers in the state of Virginia are required to pass a written test before obtaining a learner’s permit. As a learner’s permit is an essential step toward getting your license, the DMV’s written permit test is an important milestone. The test will cover a variety of basic driving skills and road rules. Once passed, you’ll be able to apply for a learner’s permit and be a step closer towards the road test and your permanent driver’s license. Until then, preparing yourself for the learner’s permit test is the best way to ensure your success.

The learner’s permit test, known as the knowledge exam, consists of two separate parts. The first part contains ten questions pertaining to road signs. You must answer at least eight of these questions correctly to pass and move on the second part of the test. The second part will contain more general knowledge questions, of which you will need to answer 80% of correctly. All answers to both parts of the exam can be found in the Virginia driver’s manual. If unsuccessful the first time, you must wait a full fifteen days before retaking the test. While studying the material is important, taking a practice test is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for the exam. By applying your knowledge in a test setting beforehand, you’re more likely to retain information and apply it accurately during the actual exam. Once you’re fully prepared, you can schedule a test at any of the DMV’s customer service centers.

At Driver Knowledge, our pretests are designed to give you the best chances of passing your exam on the first try. Our questions come directly from the state’s driving manual and the actual tests themselves. Please feel free to utilize our resources as much as needed.