Virginia Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

You need glasses to pass the vision screening. What does your license show?

1. Nothing
2. A C restriction: you must wear them to drive
3. A daylight-only stamp

Question 2 of 20

Your arrow changes to flashing yellow while a pedestrian is still crossing. What do you do?

1. Let the pedestrian finish crossing before turning
2. Turn quickly behind them
3. Honk

Question 3 of 20

With a Virginia learner's permit, who must sit beside you?

1. Any passenger
2. Nobody during the day
3. A licensed driver at least 21 (younger if a guardian or sibling)

Question 4 of 20

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

1. Stop completely
2. The light is broken
3. Slow down and proceed with caution

Question 5 of 20

What is the fine for a first child restraint violation in Virginia?

1. $500
2. $5
3. $50

Question 6 of 20

You see this sign. May you make a U-turn?

1. Yes, U-turns are different
2. Only at night
3. No; in Virginia a U-turn counts as two left turns

Question 7 of 20

Where is the safest place for a child safety seat?

1. The center of the back seat
2. The front passenger seat
3. The cargo area

Question 8 of 20

Are radar detectors legal in Virginia?

1. No, they are illegal
2. Yes
3. Only on interstates

Question 9 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. U-turn lane ahead
2. U-turns are illegal
3. Two-way traffic

Question 10 of 20

May a 14-year-old ride in the bed of a pickup with a camper shell?

1. Yes, with a shell
2. No; it is illegal for children under 16
3. Yes, on local roads

Question 11 of 20

What score do you need on part two (general knowledge) of the Virginia exam?

1. At least 50 percent
2. At least 80 percent
3. 100 percent

Question 12 of 20

When can speeding be charged as reckless driving in Virginia?

1. 5 mph over
2. Only over 100 mph
3. 20 mph or more over the limit, or over 85 mph

Question 13 of 20

How should you never wear the shoulder belt?

1. Over your shoulder
2. Across your chest
3. Behind your back or under your arm

Question 14 of 20

You are pulled over by police at night. What should you do with the lights?

1. Turn on the interior lights (and your flashers)
2. Turn off all lights
3. Flash your high beams

Question 15 of 20

A 16-year-old fails the knowledge exam. How long must they wait to retake it?

1. One day
2. Six months
3. A full 15 days

Question 16 of 20

You turn on your wipers because of rain. What else does Virginia law require?

1. Headlights on
2. Hazard lights on
3. Nothing

Question 17 of 20

How can wet pavement affect braking distance?

1. It halves it
2. No effect
3. It can double it

Question 18 of 20

You damage an unattended parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

1. Drive away
2. Call your insurer only
3. Leave a note and report the crash to police within 24 hours

Question 19 of 20

When following another vehicle at night, when must you use low beams?

1. Within 50 feet
2. Within 200 feet of it
3. Never

Question 20 of 20

How should you use antilock brakes?

1. Pump them quickly
2. Never pump them; keep steady pressure
3. Use only the parking brake