2025 Virginia Permit Test 23
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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17. This road sign means:

Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead will turn sharply to the right and then to the left.
18. Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
Explanation
Guide signs, sometimes known as destination signs, have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. They can be a helpful resource when driving in unfamiliar locations.
19. Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Explanation
A solid red arrow in a traffic signal means the same thing as a circular red traffic light. When an arrow is red, traffic in the indicated lane must stop and may not turn in the direction that the arrow is pointing.
20. When driving under snowy or icy conditions, it is safe to use your cruise control as long as your speed is reduced.
Explanation
You should not use cruise control when driving on snowy or icy roads. Your tires may lose contact with the road and you will no longer have control of your vehicle.
21. Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?
Explanation
If you look into the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the pupil of your eye will contract. After the oncoming vehicle has passed, there will be an interval of time during which the pupil must readjust to the less intense light. During this recovery period, you are virtually driving blind.
22. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Explanation
When driving on wet roads, drivers should increase their following distance.
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