2025 Virginia Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Virginia. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Virginia please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/virginia/car.
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1. If you are involved in a crash, you must:
Explanation
If you are involved in a crash, you must stop at the scene (or as close to the scene as you can without blocking traffic), give any help you can if someone is injured, report the crash to the police as quickly as possible, exchange information with other people involved, and notify your insurance company immediately.
2. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
Explanation
Do not use your high beam headlights when approaching or following another vehicle at night. Switch to the low beam setting to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
3. This road sign means:

Explanation
This sign indicates a low ground railroad crossing. Where this sign is present, railroad tracks cross the road at a steep slope and the bottom of low vehicles may drag or get caught on the tracks.
4. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:
Explanation
A triangular red and white yield sign means that you must decrease speed as you approach an intersection and yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection. You must be prepared to stop if conditions require it.
5. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
Explanation
A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed through the intersection slowly and with caution. Scan your eyes across traffic in both directions.
6. When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.
Explanation
At a four-way stop, you must yield the right-of-way to drivers who arrived before you. Wait your turn to enter the intersection.
7. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
Explanation
After stopping for a school bus that has its stop arm extended and its lights flashing, watch for children walking along the side of the road. You should always drive with caution when driving near children.
8. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
Explanation
You cannot enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get completely through the intersection. Wait until traffic ahead clears so you do not block the intersection.
9. Increase your following distance when:
Explanation
You should increase your following distance when you are behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision, when driving in bad weather or heavy traffic, when exiting an expressway, when behind a motorcycle or bicycle, and if someone is tailgating you.
10. You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:
Explanation
If you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must slow down, provide a clear path for the vehicle, and stop. Don't try to outdrive the emergency vehicle.
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