Virginia Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What does this sign tell you?

1. Turn right now
2. An island or median is ahead; keep to the side shown by the arrow
3. Right lane ends

Question 2 of 20

Which headlights should you use in heavy fog?

1. High beams
2. Parking lights only
3. Low beams

Question 3 of 20

On a long trip, how often should you stop to rest?

1. Every six hours
2. Only for fuel
3. At least every two hours

Question 4 of 20

What does this round sign tell you?

1. A roundabout ahead
2. A railroad crossing is ahead: look, listen, slow down and be ready to stop
3. Road closed

Question 5 of 20

You are stopped at a red light with this sign. What do you do?

1. Wait for the green light
2. Turn right after stopping
3. Turn without stopping

Question 6 of 20

Your car stalls on the tracks with a train coming. What should you do?

1. Stay in the car
2. Get out and run diagonally away toward the oncoming train
3. Run along the tracks away from the train

Question 7 of 20

You feel drowsy while driving. What can help?

1. Open the window
2. Stop safely and nap 10 to 20 minutes
3. Drink an energy drink

Question 8 of 20

At this crossbuck with more than one track, what must you remember?

1. Only one train can come
2. Trains always stop first
3. Trains may come from either direction on either track

Question 9 of 20

What does this pennant-shaped sign mark?

1. A passing lane
2. The beginning of a no-passing zone
3. A detour

Question 10 of 20

When may you start across railroad tracks?

1. Whenever the gate is up
2. If you can get halfway
3. Only when you can clear them completely

Question 11 of 20

How should you react to an aggressive driver?

1. Speed up to block them
2. Stay out of the way and avoid eye contact
3. Gesture back

Question 12 of 20

What do orange signs like this one mean?

1. Road work ahead: slow down
2. Scenic route
3. Rest area

Question 13 of 20

What does this sign warn of?

1. Traffic signals ahead
2. A railroad
3. A school

Question 14 of 20

Which road surfaces freeze first?

1. Sunny straight roads
2. Parking lots
3. Bridges

Question 15 of 20

About what share of Virginia traffic crashes involve driver distraction?

1. Roughly 17 percent
2. 1 percent
3. 90 percent

Question 16 of 20

Which vehicles must display this orange triangle?

1. Police cars
2. Vehicles traveling 25 mph or less, like farm equipment
3. Trucks with hazardous materials

Question 17 of 20

What does this sign warn of?

1. A traffic signal ahead
2. A dead end
3. A stop sign ahead

Question 18 of 20

How should you stop on a slippery surface?

1. Release the accelerator and brake gently
2. Brake hard
3. Shift into park

Question 19 of 20

Someone is tailgating you. What should you do?

1. Brake hard
2. Do not brake suddenly; change lanes or tap your brakes and slow down
3. Speed up a lot

Question 20 of 20

What should you do when you see this sign on a wet road?

1. Speed up to get through
2. Slow down, avoid hard braking and sudden turns, and increase following distance
3. Brake hard