Virginia DMV practice test 1

1. What is the required timeframe for titling and registering a vehicle after moving to Virginia?

1. Within 15 days
2. Within 30 days
3. Within 60 days
4. Within 90 days

2. When approaching a person riding a bicycle, moped, or power-assisted bicycle, what is the required minimum distance to pass them?

1. At least three feet to the left
2. At least two feet to the left
3. At least five feet to the left
4. As close as possible without touching

3. Which factor is listed as affecting braking distance?

1. The color of the vehicle.
2. The age of the driver.
3. The condition of your brakes and tires.
4. The time of day.

4. What is the maximum legal speed limit for passenger vehicles on unpaved roads in Virginia unless otherwise posted?

1. 25 MPH
2. 35 MPH
3. 55 MPH
4. 65 MPH

5. What is the recommended action when driving in heavy fog?

1. Use high-beam headlights to cut through the fog
2. Look for road edge markings to guide you
3. Increase your speed to reach the destination faster
4. Turn off headlights to reduce glare

6. What is the correct procedure for a driver turning right on a green light at an intersection with a bicycle box?

1. Stop inside the bicycle box to wait for pedestrians.
2. Signal and yield to bicycles on the right.
3. Turn right on red if the light changes before you reach the box.
4. Drive through the bicycle lane without stopping.

7. What is the minimum age requirement for children to ride facing forward in a child safety seat or booster seat?

1. At least age 8.
2. Age 5.
3. Age 12.
4. Age 2.

8. What does the 'Left Turn Yield on Green' sign indicate regarding right-of-way at a traffic signal?

1. Traffic turning left must yield to traffic coming from the other direction.
2. Traffic turning left has priority over oncoming traffic.
3. All vehicles must stop completely before proceeding on green.
4. Left turns are prohibited when this sign is posted.

9. When is a driver permitted to make a U-turn in a business district, city, or town?

1. Only at intersections
2. Anywhere on a wide, multi-lane road
3. Only when there are no other vehicles nearby
4. At any marked crosswalk

10. If a driver accidentally enters a high-speed toll lane reserved for E-ZPass transponder holders, what action should they take?

1. Stop immediately to avoid a rear-end crash.
2. Reverse out of the lane to find a cash lane.
3. Do not stop; continue through the lane.
4. Wait for a toll employee to manually collect payment.

11. What must a driver do before making a right turn on a red light?

1. Come to a complete stop, look both ways, and yield to pedestrians and other traffic.
2. Slow down and proceed if the intersection appears clear.
3. Stop only if there is a stop line present.
4. Yield to pedestrians but not to other vehicles.

12. Under what specific condition does the Virginia Driver Handbook permit a driver to make a left turn on a red light?

1. When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street.
2. When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
3. When turning left onto a two-way street after stopping completely.
4. When there are no pedestrians crossing the intersection.

13. What is the minimum duration a person aged 19 or older must hold a learner's permit before applying for a full driver's license?

1. 30 days
2. 60 days
3. 90 days
4. 1 year

14. According to the handbook, why are roads more likely to be slippery during the first half-hour of rain?

1. Because oil on the road surface mixes with water.
2. Because low-beam headlights create glare on wet surfaces.
3. Because windshield wipers smear the glass during initial rainfall.
4. Because blind spots become larger due to reduced visibility.

15. When driving on a multi-lane highway and traveling slower than the surrounding traffic, which lane should you occupy?

1. The left lane
2. The right lane
3. The center lane
4. Any lane, as long as you use your turn signal

16. According to the handbook, what is the required action when a pedestrian using a cane or guide dog is crossing the roadway?

1. Slow down and proceed with caution if the pedestrian is moving slowly.
2. Come to a full stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has passed.
3. Yield only if the pedestrian is already in the center of the lane.
4. Honk to alert the pedestrian before proceeding through the crosswalk.

17. Under Virginia law described in the handbook, when is it permissible to hold a cell phone while driving?

1. During a driver emergency or when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.
2. When navigating using GPS directions.
3. When changing music selection or podcasts.
4. When talking to passengers in the front seat.

18. Why should a driver never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

1. Motorcycles are required to stay in the center of the lane at all times.
2. Motorcyclists may make sudden moves within the lane due to road conditions.
3. Driving beside a motorcycle violates the right-of-way rules for bicycles.
4. Motorcycles cannot see vehicles positioned directly beside them.

19. When are drivers permitted to cross double solid yellow lines?

1. Only when making a left turn or passing pedestrians, bicyclists, and riders of scooters or skateboards when safe.
2. Whenever traffic is flowing in opposite directions.
3. When the lane is marked with a curved arrow.
4. When approaching a yield line at a roundabout.

20. At an intersection marked with an 'All Way' or '4 Way' sign beneath the stop sign, who must yield if two vehicles arrive at the same time?

1. The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
2. The driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left
3. The larger vehicle has the right of way
4. Both drivers must stop and wait for a third vehicle