All 38 Virginia Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Virginia, an applicant age 18 or older must hold the learner's permit before the road test for at least:
Answer: 60 days
You must hold the learner's permit 60 days (or complete driver education).
A Virginia applicant may skip the 60-day permit wait by presenting a:
Answer: Driver's education certificate of completion
A driver education certificate of completion satisfies the requirement.
To take the Virginia road skills test, your vehicle must have working brakes, safety belts, horn, lights, signals, mirrors, and:
Answer: A speedometer
The vehicle must have a working speedometer (and the other listed equipment).
Virginia drivers under 18 are subject to graduated licensing restrictions on nighttime driving and:
Answer: Carrying young passengers
Under-18 drivers face restrictions on nighttime driving and passengers during the early period.
In Virginia, drivers should not use cell phones, computers, or other distracting devices except to:
Answer: Report a crash or emergency
Only use such devices to report a crash or emergency; otherwise pull over first.
To be licensed in Virginia you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In Virginia, unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed for passenger vehicles in school, business, and residential areas is:
Answer: 25 MPH
25 MPH applies in school, business, and residential areas.
In Virginia, unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed on unpaved roads is:
Answer: 35 MPH
35 MPH applies on unpaved roads.
In Virginia, unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed on all other roads is:
Answer: 55 MPH
55 MPH applies on all other roads.
In Virginia, a slow-moving-vehicle emblem marks vehicles traveling at:
Answer: 25 MPH or less
The emblem marks vehicles traveling 25 MPH or less (farm/horse-drawn/work vehicles).
In Virginia, the recommended following gap under 35 MPH is:
Answer: 2 seconds
Keep at least a 2-second gap under 35 MPH.
In Virginia, the recommended following gap at 35–45 MPH is:
Answer: 3 seconds
Keep at least a 3-second gap at 35–45 MPH.
In Virginia, the recommended following gap at 46–70 MPH is:
Answer: 4 seconds
Keep at least a 4-second gap at 46–70 MPH.
Virginia notes that the recommended following gaps do not work if you are speeding over:
Answer: 70 MPH
The space cushions don't work if you speed over 70 MPH.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Virginia, you can be convicted of DUI at a blood alcohol concentration of:
Answer: .08 or higher
A BAC of .08 or higher can bring a DUI conviction.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
In Virginia, a driver under 21 can be convicted of illegal consumption at a BAC of:
Answer: At least .02 but less than .08
Under-21 drivers face illegal-consumption charges at .02 to less than .08 BAC.
A Virginia commercial driver is considered impaired at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
Under Virginia's implied consent law, refusing a breath/blood test brings:
Answer: A license suspension
Refusing a test triggers a license suspension.
The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Virginia, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Sharing the Road In Virginia, rumble strips should be:
Answer: Slowly driven over, not swerved around
Drive slowly over rumble strips — do not swerve around them.
A Virginia low-speed vehicle (max 21–25 MPH) may be operated on roads posted at:
Answer: 35 MPH or less
Low-speed vehicles may be operated on roads with limits of 35 MPH or less.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Virginia, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Virginia's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
A motorcycle in Virginia is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
Some Virginia school zones use enforcement by:
Answer: Automated photo enforcement
Some school zones use automated photo enforcement.
Vehicle Equipment Virginia notes that wearing seat belts can:
Answer: Double your chances of surviving a crash
Seat belts can double your chances of surviving a crash.
Under Virginia law, the driver and front-seat passengers must:
Answer: Wear seat belts
The driver and front-seat passengers must buckle up (all under 18 in any seat).
If your turn signals fail in Virginia, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
Virginia requires vehicles to display a valid:
Answer: Safety inspection sticker
Virginia vehicles must display a valid safety inspection sticker.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In Virginia you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Safe Driving
Virginia lists distractions such as eating, GPS, passengers, and:
Answer: Using a cell phone
Cell-phone use is a major distraction; pull over before engaging in it.
If you become drowsy while driving in Virginia, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
Virginia's space-cushion following times give the driver time to:
Answer: Steer and brake out of a problem area
The space cushion gives time to steer and brake out of trouble.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Points & Penalties If you are involved in a crash in Virginia, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
In Virginia, accumulating demerit points can lead to:
Answer: A driver improvement clinic or suspension
Demerit points can require a driver improvement clinic or suspend your license.