Virginia Permit Practice Test: Right-of-Way Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 14

Two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who goes first?

1. The driver on the left
2. The faster car
3. The driver on the right

Question 2 of 14

You are entering an interstate from a ramp. Who has the right of way?

1. Traffic already on the highway
2. You
3. Whoever is faster

Question 3 of 14

What must you do when you meet a funeral procession?

1. Join it
2. Yield and do not cut through, join or interfere
3. Pass between cars

Question 4 of 14

You approach a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing lights and cannot change lanes. What do you do?

1. Keep your speed
2. Stop in your lane
3. Reduce speed and proceed with caution

Question 5 of 14

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 6 of 14

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 7 of 14

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 8 of 14

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 9 of 14

A school bus is unloading children but its signals are off. Must you stop?

1. No
2. Yes
3. Only if police are present

Question 10 of 14

Entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?

1. No one
2. Only trucks
3. Pedestrians and traffic already in the circle

Question 11 of 14

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 12 of 14

Is it legal to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk?

1. Yes, if slow
2. No
3. Yes, on the left

Question 13 of 14

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 14 of 14

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