Virginia DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

Question 1 of 46

What does this sign warn of?

1. A divided highway begins
2. A narrow bridge
3. The divided highway ends; traffic goes both ways

Question 2 of 46

What causes many car-motorcycle crashes?

1. The driver fails to see the motorcycle
2. Motorcycles are too loud
3. Bad weather only

Question 3 of 46

What does this sign mean?

1. The divided highway ends
2. A divided highway begins; keep right
3. Road closed

Question 4 of 46

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 46

What happens if you flee an officer's signal to stop and the officer dies in the pursuit?

1. You are guilty of a Class 4 felony
2. Nothing
3. A fine

Question 6 of 46

A pedestrian hybrid beacon's two red lights are flashing alternately. What may you do?

1. Proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear
2. Proceed without looking
3. Stay stopped until it goes dark

Question 7 of 46

Traffic signals are dark because of a power outage. What do you do?

1. Go if clear
2. Stop and proceed as at an all-way stop
3. Wait for police

Question 8 of 46

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 9 of 46

Should you pull an injured person out of a wrecked car?

1. No, unless trained or there is immediate danger like fire
2. Yes, always
3. Yes, to sit them on the curb

Question 10 of 46

What extra penalty applies to a DUI with a passenger 17 or younger?

1. Nothing extra
2. An additional mandatory five-day jail term and an extra fine
3. A warning

Question 11 of 46

After a crash, what information should you get from other drivers?

1. Name, address, license number, plate number and insurance
2. Only their phone number
3. Nothing

Question 12 of 46

Which road surfaces freeze first?

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

Question 13 of 46

When does police send a crash report to Virginia DMV?

1. Only if someone dies
2. If there is injury, death or more than $3,000 in damage
3. Never

Question 14 of 46

On a highway at night, when must you switch from high to low beams for oncoming traffic?

1. Within 50 feet
2. Within one mile
3. When a vehicle is within 500 feet

Question 15 of 46

How often should you check your rearview mirror?

1. Once a minute
2. Only when backing
3. About every 10 seconds

Question 16 of 46

What can happen if you fail to stop for a pedestrian lawfully crossing and seriously injure them?

1. A warning
2. Nothing
3. A Class 1 misdemeanor

Question 17 of 46

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

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

Question 18 of 46

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 19 of 46

What does Virginia's implied consent law mean?

1. By driving on public roads you agree to take a breath test on request
2. You may always refuse tests
3. Only commercial drivers are tested

Question 20 of 46

What does a red X over a lane mean?

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

Question 21 of 46

You are still in the left lane when a No Passing zone begins. Is that legal?

1. Yes
2. No; the pass must be complete before the zone
3. Yes, if no one is coming

Question 22 of 46

How far behind a truck can its blind spot extend?

1. About 5 feet
2. About 200 feet
3. There is none

Question 23 of 46

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

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

Question 24 of 46

What does this sign mean?

1. Crossroad
2. The road ends ahead; turn right or left after yielding
3. Road narrows

Question 25 of 46

What is the fine for using a handheld phone in a Virginia highway work zone?

1. $25
2. $250
3. $2,500

Question 26 of 46

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

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

Question 27 of 46

How far ahead do expert drivers look?

1. 2 seconds
2. 20 to 30 seconds ahead
3. Only at the car in front

Question 28 of 46

When can you be charged with drinking while driving based on an open container?

1. Any closed bottle in the trunk
2. Never
3. Open container in the passenger area, partly consumed, and signs you have been drinking

Question 29 of 46

Which of these is not allowed during the knowledge exam?

1. Taking the audio version
2. Taking it in another language
3. Using a cell phone

Question 30 of 46

You move to Virginia with your car. How soon must you title and register it?

1. Within 90 days
2. Within 30 days
3. Within one year

Question 31 of 46

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 32 of 46

Your car faces up a slope beside a curb. How should the front wheels point?

1. Right, toward the curb
2. Straight
3. Left, away from the curb

Question 33 of 46

What does this sign warn of?

1. A winding road with a series of curves
2. A slippery road
3. A steep hill

Question 34 of 46

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 35 of 46

Must you carry your license or permit whenever you drive in Virginia?

1. Only on highways
2. Yes
3. No

Question 36 of 46

A pedestrian with a cane or guide dog is crossing. What must you do?

1. Come to a full stop
2. Slow down and pass
3. Honk

Question 37 of 46

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 38 of 46

May you drive in a marked bike lane to pass another car?

1. Yes, briefly
2. Yes, at night
3. No; motor vehicles may not use bike lanes, even to pass

Question 39 of 46

Can you drive in Virginia with only an international driver's license?

1. No; it is only a translation, not a license
2. Yes, for one year
3. Yes, if bought online

Question 40 of 46

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

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

Question 41 of 46

An adult accumulates 12 demerit points within 12 months. What does DMV require?

1. A driver improvement clinic
2. Nothing
3. A permanent revocation

Question 42 of 46

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 43 of 46

A new Virginia resident who drives must get a Virginia license within how long?

1. 30 days
2. 60 days
3. One year

Question 44 of 46

Before driving after a snowfall, what must you clear?

1. Only the windshield
2. Snow and ice from the whole car, including the roof
3. Nothing

Question 45 of 46

What do orange signs like this one mean?

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

Question 46 of 46

How much room must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Virginia?

1. One foot
2. No minimum
3. At least three feet