2025 Virginia Permit Test 22
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. This road sign means:
Explanation
An eight-sided sign always means "stop." You must come to a complete stop and wait for any vehicles or pedestrians to clear the way before proceeding.
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. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign marks a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. HOV lanes are reserved for use by buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers, as indicated on the sign.
4. What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Explanation
When preparing to drive, you should first adjust your seat to ensure that you are in a comfortable position and can see the road clearly. Adjust your mirrors and steering wheel to be effective when your seat is fully adjusted.
5. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
Explanation
You should avoid making any sudden changes in speed or direction when driving on a slippery surface. Reduce your speed on slippery roads and do not use cruise control.
6. When changing lanes, you should:
Explanation
Other cars and motorcycles are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot, so be sure to glance over your shoulder before you begin a lane change. Begin signaling 100 feet before changing lanes or turning in a residential area. Signal five seconds in advance when changing lanes on a freeway.
7. You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Explanation
Double solid yellow lines are used to mark roadways where passing is prohibited from both directions. You may cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
8. It is legal to go faster than the speed limit when passing another vehicle.
Explanation
It is always unlawful to exceed the posted speed limit, even when passing another vehicle.
9. The $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee provides basic liability insurance coverage.
Explanation
The $500 uninsured motorist fee does not not provide insurance coverage. It simply allows you to register and operate the vehicle in Virginia for a one-year period.
10. What is a "No zone?"
Explanation
