Virginia DMV practice test 5

1. According to the handbook, where should a driver place their hands on the steering wheel if the wheel were viewed as a clock?

1. At the 10 and 2 positions
2. At the 8 and 4 positions
3. At the 9 and 3 positions
4. At the 12 and 6 positions

2. How should a driver position their body to maximize visibility while backing up?

1. Turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window.
2. Look only into the rearview mirror while keeping your head forward.
3. Turn your head to the left and look through the side window.
4. Use the rearview mirror exclusively to avoid turning your head.

3. When approaching a roundabout, in which direction must drivers travel once inside the circle?

1. Clockwise
2. Counter-clockwise
3. Straight through the center
4. Either direction depending on the exit

4. What action should a driver take when encountering a 'Slippery When Wet' sign?

1. Reduce speed and increase following distance.
2. Maintain current speed but brake firmly.
3. Change lanes immediately to find dry pavement.
4. Stop the vehicle to check tire pressure.

5. According to the handbook, how should two vehicles approaching each other coordinate their movements when both are signaling to turn left?

1. Both vehicles should turn in front of each other so that the passenger sides of the vehicles are beside each other.
2. Both vehicles should yield to the vehicle on the right before initiating the turn.
3. One vehicle must wait for the other to complete its turn before proceeding.
4. Both vehicles should turn behind each other to maintain a single file line.

6. What is the mandatory additional jail term for a first DUI conviction involving a juvenile passenger aged 17 or younger?

1. Five days
2. Three days
3. Eighty hours
4. Ten days

7. What is the purpose of a shared lane marking, or sharrow?

1. To clarify where bicyclists are encouraged to ride and remind drivers to expect them.
2. To designate a lane exclusively for bicycles where cars are prohibited.
3. To indicate that bicycles must ride on the sidewalk instead of the road.
4. To separate High Occupancy Vehicle lanes from conventional traffic lanes.

8. What is the maximum duration a vehicle remains impounded if operated without a license after a previous conviction for driving without a license?

1. Three days
2. Seven days
3. Thirty days
4. Ninety days

9. How should a driver operate antilock brakes according to the handbook?

1. Pump the brakes rapidly to ensure stopping.
2. Never pump antilock brakes.
3. Apply the brakes only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
4. Use the handbrake instead of the foot brake.

10. When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind using sirens or flashing lights, what action must you take?

1. Maintain your current speed and lane position
2. Immediately yield the right-of-way and pull over to the right
3. Stop immediately in your current lane
4. Accelerate to get out of the way quickly

11. What color clothing do flaggers normally wear to direct traffic?

1. Blue or white vests
2. Orange or yellow vests
3. Green or purple jackets
4. Black or gray shirts

12. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate to a driver?

1. You must stop completely before turning.
2. You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the way is clear, yielding to other traffic.
3. You must wait for a solid green light before making any turn.
4. You are prohibited from turning in the direction of the arrow.

13. What is the meaning of an orange and black sign?

1. It advises and warns in construction areas.
2. It provides destination types of information.
3. It indicates a school zone or school crossing.
4. It conveys general regulatory information like speed limits.

14. According to the criteria for sitting without a booster seat, how should the lap belt be positioned?

1. Across the upper thighs
2. Across the abdomen
3. Across the hips and stomach
4. Loosely across the chest

15. If you are being tailgated, what action does the handbook recommend to encourage the driver behind you to pass or slow down?

1. Brake suddenly to stop the tailgater.
2. Maintain your speed and ignore the driver behind you.
3. Gently tap your brakes to flash your brake lights.
4. Increase your speed to create more distance.

16. What is the recommended method for stopping a vehicle when driving on slippery surfaces?

1. Apply the brakes hard and quickly
2. Release the accelerator and apply brakes gently
3. Shift to neutral and coast to a stop
4. Use the parking brake exclusively

17. What is required when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a highway?

1. Stop immediately regardless of traffic conditions.
2. Proceed with caution and change lanes if reasonable.
3. Honk your horn to alert the emergency vehicle.
4. Speed up to pass the vehicle quickly.

18. How long is a driving privilege automatically suspended for a first offense if a driver refuses a breath test or has a BAC of .08 percent or higher?

1. Seven days
2. Sixty days
3. Three days
4. Until the trial

19. When entering a roundabout, which traffic has the right-of-way?

1. Only pedestrians crossing the entrance
2. Only vehicles already in the roundabout
3. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles already in the roundabout
4. The vehicle that arrived at the entrance first

20. What does the road sign with an arrow indicate regarding traffic flow?

1. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
2. You must turn right.
3. You must turn left.
4. No U-turn is allowed.