2025 Virginia Permit Test 17
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. Taking drugs along with alcohol:
Explanation
Drugs (including illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter medications) can affect your brain function and impair your ability to drive safely. Combining alcohol with other drugs will increase the risk of a crash.
2. This road sign means:
Explanation
This is a speed limit sign. It indicates the maximum legal speed that you may drive on the road where it is posted. At times of rain, snow, ice, or other less-than-ideal conditions, you may have to drive more slowly than the posted limit.
3. If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
Explanation
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is stay in your car and wait for help. You are most likely to be found if you don't leave your vehicle. Additionally, it may be unsafe to walk around outside in a snowstorm.
4. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
Explanation
Many over-the-counter medications can affect your ability to drive safely. If you take medication, even a remedy for colds or allergies that is not prescribed, check the label for warnings about its effects. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist about driving while on the medication.
5. A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:
Explanation
A "No standing" sign means that you may only make a temporary stop to load or discharge passengers.
6. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that they are approaching a winding road and that they should adjust their speed accordingly.
7. To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
Explanation
Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems before meeting them. Looking far ahead of your vehicle does not mean you should simply stare at the center of the road. You need to continually scan the entire road, including the sides of the road.
8. An octagonal sign is always a:
Explanation
Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.
9. While driving at night, you may use your parking lights instead of headlights.
Explanation
It is unlawful to drive at night using only your parking lights. You must use your headlights when driving in lowered visibility.
10. When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
Explanation
When passing another vehicle on a two-lane roadway, you must return to the right side of the roadway when there is enough room between you and the vehicle you have passed.
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