Virginia Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Parking on a hill without a curb, how should the wheels be turned?

1. So the car would roll away from traffic (to the right)
2. Toward traffic
3. Straight

Question 2 of 20

Where may bicyclists ride in Virginia?

1. Only bike paths
2. All public roads except interstates and most freeways
3. Only sidewalks

Question 3 of 20

On a multi-lane highway, what is the left lane for?

1. Passing only, not cruising
2. Slow traffic
3. Trucks

Question 4 of 20

How close may you follow an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. 100 feet
2. No closer than 500 feet
3. As close as you want

Question 5 of 20

What should you do before opening your car door on the street?

1. Open it quickly
2. Look for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians
3. Honk first

Question 6 of 20

How close to an intersection may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 7 of 20

Driving past cones and barrels in a work zone, where should you keep your vehicle?

1. In the middle of the lane
2. Close to the cones
3. On the shoulder

Question 8 of 20

On a two-lane road you pass a stopped trash truck collecting. How should you pass?

1. 10 mph below the limit and at least two feet to the left
2. At the limit
3. On the right

Question 9 of 20

What is the best way to see behind you when backing up?

1. Use only mirrors
2. Use the backup camera only
3. Turn your body and head right and look through the rear window

Question 10 of 20

How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Virginia?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 11 of 20

How should you handle rumble strips before a work zone?

1. Swerve around them
2. Speed over them
3. Drive slowly over them, not around them

Question 12 of 20

When must you stop for a school bus in Virginia?

1. When it is stopped with red lights and stop sign out, from any direction
2. Only when behind it
3. Never on highways

Question 13 of 20

What following distance does Virginia recommend at 50 mph on dry pavement?

1. 4 seconds
2. 2 seconds
3. 1 second

Question 14 of 20

How far from the curb may you park in Virginia?

1. Three feet
2. Five feet
3. No more than one foot

Question 15 of 20

How much clear road may you need to pass a truck with a trailer?

1. More than half a mile
2. 100 feet
3. One car length

Question 16 of 20

What does this triangular sign require?

1. Always stop
2. Slow down, be ready to stop and let others pass first
3. Speed up

Question 17 of 20

An emergency vehicle with siren approaches from behind. What must you do?

1. Speed up
2. Stop where you are
3. Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes

Question 18 of 20

How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

1. 15 feet
2. 500 feet
3. No closer than 50 feet

Question 19 of 20

What is over-correcting?

1. Braking too gently
2. Turning the wheel too sharply so the rear wheels slide
3. Signaling too early

Question 20 of 20

How can you tell a truck driver cannot see you?

1. The truck is slowing
2. The truck has lights on
3. You cannot see the driver's face in the side mirror