2024 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.. Read More

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. You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Explanation
A flashing red traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign. You must stop, yield the right-of-way, and go once it is safe.

18. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Explanation
When stopped at an intersection, you should first look to your left, as vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right. Look to your right, then look to your left again, in case there are any vehicles coming from that direction that you did not see at first glance.

19. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

Explanation
If stopped by law enforcement, you should stay in your vehicle with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.

20. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

Explanation
Double solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean that passing is not allowed from either direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn or passing pedestrians, bicyclists, and riders of scooters or skateboards when the opposite lane is clear and you can pass safely.

21. 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.

22. 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.
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