Free Virginia DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / VA

Question 1

It is legal to avoid traffic controls by cutting through a parking lot or field.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 2

Lane use signals are often used to:

Accepted Answer

Indicate where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.

Answer

Indicate heavy traffic ahead.

Answer

Warn motorists that a work zone is ahead.

Answer

All of the above.

Question 3

Traffic signals do not apply to bicyclists.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 4

Before turning right on red:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, look both ways, and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic.

Answer

Speed up and proceed without stopping.

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer

Check your rear-view mirror.

Question 5

Yellow X or Yellow Diagonal Downward Arrow: These signals mean that you should move out of the lane as soon as safely possible.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 6

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at the next intersection. You should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Answer

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Answer

Speed up before the light changes to red.

Answer

Maintain speed since you have the right-of-way.

Question 7

A red arrow indicates that you may turn after you come to a complete stop and look both ways for traffic and pedestrians.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 8

You may turn left at a red light if you are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 9

At a red light, come to a complete stop:

Accepted Answer

Before you reach the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk.

Answer

100 feet before the intersection.

Answer

50 feet before the stop line.

Answer

Two car lengths behind the vehicle in front of you.

Question 10

Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police officer.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 11

Traffic signals apply to pedestrians.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 12

Traffic signals apply to:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Drivers.

Answer

Bicyclists.

Answer

Pedestrians.

Question 13

A flashing red light means:

Accepted Answer

Stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when the way is clear.

Answer

Reduce your speed.

Answer

Drive with caution.

Answer

A fire engine or ambulance is ahead.

Question 14

Never drive in a lane marked with a red X signal.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 15

If the traffic light is green and a police officer motions you to stop, you should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the officer's direction.

Answer

Obey the traffic light.

Answer

Obey the police officer or the traffic light.

Answer

Proceed with caution.

Question 16

You do not have to come to a complete stop before turning right on a red light.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 17

Lane use signals indicate where you can and cannot drive during different hours of the day.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 18

A right turn on a red traffic signal is permitted:

Accepted Answer

After stopping, if no sign prohibits right turn on red.

Answer

When the traffic light first changes.

Answer

At any time.

Answer

In daylight hours only.

Question 19

If a police officer directs you to go through an intersection with a red light, you should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the officer's direction.

Answer

Stop until the light turns green.

Answer

Stop until the light changes to yellow.

Answer

Stop, then drive on carefully.

Question 20

A left turn at a red traffic signal is allowed when:

Accepted Answer

You are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street.

Answer

Traffic is stopped.

Answer

Between midnight and 6 a.m.

Answer

No one is coming.

Question 21

When approaching a stop sign and the car in front of you proceeds, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop at the sign and proceed when the way is clear.

Answer

Go if the way is still clear.

Answer

Stop only if pedestrians are crossing.

Answer

Proceed at the same speed.

Question 22

This road sign means:

Accepted Answer

Warning of special conditions or hazards ahead.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way.

Answer

Railroad crossing.

Answer

Speed limit.

Question 23

This road sign means:

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop.

Answer

Stop only if other cars are approaching.

Answer

Reduce your speed.

Answer

Yield the right-of-way.

Question 24

This road sign means:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield the right-of-way. Stop if necessary.

Answer

Do not enter.

Answer

Road becomes wider.

Answer

Warning of a hazard.

Question 25

This road sign means:

Accepted Answer

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

Answer

No U-turn.

Answer

Curve.

Answer

Turn right or left.

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