2025 Virginia Permit Test 4
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 are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
Explanation
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle, you must create a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop. Reduce your speed and safely pull over to the side of the road. If the emergency vehicle is directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, keep moving slowly until you can get out of its way.
18. It's your responsibility to ensure that the vehicle you are driving is:
Explanation
All vehicles must be registered and you must have the registration card in your vehicle when operating it. All registered vehicles must comply with Virginia's insurance requirements. All drivers are responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves, their passengers, and other users of the road.
19. Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Explanation
Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alcohol affects a person’s vision and slows their reaction time, so it takes longer to act in an emergency. Alcohol affects a person’s driving even if they are below the level of illegal intoxication.
20. When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
Explanation
Any time you want to change lanes, you should properly signal your intentions well in advance, check your mirrors, and check your blind spot. You can check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder in the direction that you plan to move.
21. You are involved in an accident. You should:
Explanation
If involved in an accident, you should stop your vehicle immediately. If possible, move the vehicle out of the way of traffic. Call the nearest police agency and ask for an ambulance, if necessary. Do not move the injured unnecessarily, but attempt to stop severe bleeding with direct pressure. Wait for emergency vehicles to arrive.
22. Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?
Explanation
