2025 Virginia Permit Test 5

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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11. An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Explanation
Do not become distracted by looking at passengers, attempting to find something in your vehicle, looking at reading material, sightseeing, or daydreaming while driving. Continue scanning the road, checking your mirrors, and looking at the instrument panel at regular intervals. Developing these safe habits will keep you attentive as a driver.

12. If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Explanation
Your horn should be used to warn other drivers or pedestrians in situations where they may not see you. For example, if you think another driver is about to hit you, you should sound your horn.

13. A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

14. The speed limit in school zones is:

Explanation
Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles in a school, residential, or business zone is 25 mph. Pay attention to when a school zone speed limit is in effect.

15. This road sign means:

Idaho-traffic signal ahead
Explanation
This sign means that a traffic signal is ahead. You should slow down and be prepared to stop.

16. What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Explanation
If your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement, don't panic. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer parallel to the road. Slow down and ease back onto the roadway by keeping both hands on the steering wheel and steering into the road’s right lane with a small turn of the steering wheel. Check for traffic around you before steering back onto the pavement.
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