Virginia Permit Practice Test 9 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

May you hold your cell phone while driving in Virginia?

1. Yes, below 25 mph
2. Yes, for calls
3. No, except in an emergency or while lawfully parked or stopped

Question 2 of 20

What does a red X over a lane mean?

1. Lane open
2. Left turns only
3. Never drive in that lane

Question 3 of 20

An officer asks you to sign a citation. What does signing mean?

1. It is not an admission of guilt; refusing can lead to arrest
2. You admit guilt
3. You give up your right to court

Question 4 of 20

What license suspension can an aggressive driving conviction bring?

1. Ten days up to six months
2. One day
3. Ten years

Question 5 of 20

There is a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line. Who may pass?

1. Drivers on the solid-line side
2. Drivers on the broken-line side
3. No one

Question 6 of 20

When are deer crashes most likely in Virginia?

1. At noon in summer
2. Only in winter nights
3. At dusk and dawn, especially in the fall

Question 7 of 20

How many demerit points can a Virginia conviction carry?

1. One or two
2. Three, four or six
3. Ten

Question 8 of 20

What do double solid yellow lines mean?

1. Passing allowed with care
2. A bike lane
3. No passing in either direction

Question 9 of 20

Who must wear safety belts in Virginia?

1. Only front-seat occupants
2. Only children
3. The driver and all passengers, front and rear

Question 10 of 20

A driver under 18 gets a second demerit-point conviction. What happens?

1. A warning
2. Nothing
3. A 90-day suspension

Question 11 of 20

Why is one drink dangerous if you took cold medicine?

1. It can have the effect of several drinks
2. Medicine cancels alcohol
3. It is not dangerous

Question 12 of 20

What do brown signs indicate?

1. Hospitals
2. Construction
3. Historical or cultural points of interest

Question 13 of 20

After a DUI crash, what costs may you have to pay?

1. Nothing
2. Up to $1,000 for police, EMS, fire and rescue response
3. Only towing

Question 14 of 20

What extra fine applies for driving 81-85 mph in a 65 mph zone?

1. None
2. An additional $100
3. $5

Question 15 of 20

How much greater is your crash risk after drinking compared with driving sober?

1. Twice
2. No difference
3. Seven times

Question 16 of 20

You see red reflectors on the pavement facing you. What does it mean?

1. You are going the wrong way or entering an area not to be used
2. Bike lane ahead
3. Fire hydrant

Question 17 of 20

Which children must ride in a child safety seat or booster in Virginia?

1. Only under age 2
2. All children under age 8
3. Under 12

Question 18 of 20

Can you get a speeding-related ticket while driving under the posted limit?

1. No, never
2. Only on interstates
3. Yes, for driving too fast for conditions like rain or ice

Question 19 of 20

What sobers you up?

1. Coffee
2. Only time
3. Exercise

Question 20 of 20

How far from the steering wheel should you sit in a car with air bags?

1. At least ten inches
2. Two inches
3. Three feet