Virginia DMV practice test 2

1. 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

2. What is the minimum BAC level at which a driver under age 21 can be convicted of illegal consumption of alcohol?

1. .01 percent
2. .02 percent
3. .05 percent
4. .08 percent

3. 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.

4. When backing a light to medium trailer, how should a driver steer the wheel to move the trailer to the left?

1. Use the left hand to move the wheel left.
2. Use the right hand to move the wheel left.
3. Use the left hand to move the wheel right.
4. Use the right hand to move the wheel right.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. What is the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) threshold for drivers aged 21 or older to be considered driving under the influence?

1. .02 percent
2. .05 percent
3. .08 percent
4. .10 percent

12. How does the handbook describe the effect of combining alcohol with other drugs, such as aspirin or allergy medicine?

1. It cancels out the effects of both substances.
2. It usually multiplies the effects of both.
3. It has no significant effect on driving ability.
4. It only affects vision, not judgment.

13. 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.

14. What is the correct procedure when approaching a 'Reduced Speed Limit Ahead' sign?

1. Prepare to reduce speed as the limit changes ahead.
2. Maintain current speed until passing the sign.
3. Stop completely to check the new speed limit.
4. Increase speed to match the flow of traffic.

15. 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.

16. What is the required procedure when a gate is lowered at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

1. Remain stopped until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing.
2. Proceed immediately if the train has already passed the crossing.
3. Drive around the lowered gate to avoid waiting.
4. Stop only if a pedestrian is crossing the tracks.

17. What does the color orange signify when seen on road signs?

1. A school zone is ahead
2. A work zone is ahead and drivers should slow down
3. The road is closed permanently
4. A detour is in effect

18. 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.

19. If you encounter a large animal near the road, what is the recommended action regarding other animals?

1. Slow down because large animals frequently travel in groups.
2. Speed up to pass the animal before it moves.
3. Ignore the animal as it will move on its own.
4. Stop immediately in the middle of the lane.

20. What is the maximum age for a child to ride rear-facing in a child safety seat?

1. Birth to 2 years
2. Birth to 4 years
3. Birth to 6 years
4. Birth to 8 years