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 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. When approaching road construction or maintenance areas:
Explanation
When driving near traffic control devices in a work zone, you should drive near the middle of your lane and obey the posted speed limit. Do not change lanes until you are completely clear of the work zone. Flashing arrow panels, message boards, work zone signs, and flaggers may give special instructions.
18. The presence of double solid yellow lines means you may pass another vehicle from either direction.
Explanation
A double solid yellow line means that it is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction to cross the centerline to pass.
19. Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
Explanation
Smoking while driving can create dangerous distractions by causing you to take your hands off the wheel and/or your eyes off the road.
20. How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
Explanation
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle glides on top of a thin layer of water between its tires and the road. Tires with low air pressure or bad tread can increase the risk of hydroplaning. Speeding also increases the risk.
21. Don’t follow other cars too closely because:
Explanation
If you follow too closely and the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly, you may not have enough time to avoid a collision.
22. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
Explanation
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day for several reasons. It is harder to see in the dark, you may be temporarily blinded by the glare from other vehicles' lights, and there are likely to be more drivers on the road who are tired or under the influence.
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