Free Virginia DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / VA

Question 1

To avoid falling asleep at the wheel:

Accepted Answer

Get plenty of quality sleep before a trip.

Answer

Keep the temperature warm in your vehicle.

Answer

Drive long distances without stopping to rest.

Answer

Eat heavy foods.

Question 2

In your lifetime, there's a 50-50 chance that you'll be involved in an alcohol-related crash.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 3

If you are involved in a crash, you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information and notify your insurance company.

Answer

Take the person to the nearest hospital.

Answer

Continue home and file a crash report.

Answer

Check your car for damages.

Question 4

Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal for all drivers.

Answer

Illegal for persons under 18.

Answer

Not illegal, but discouraged.

Answer

Illegal for persons under 21.

Question 5

Just one alcoholic drink can affect your judgment and driving ability.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 6

To avoid distracted driving, what precautions should you take?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Set or adjust your controls on the vehicle before you begin driving.

Answer

Concentrate and do not use a cell phone.

Answer

Anticipate the traffic around you and maintain a space cushion.

Question 7

If you hit an unattended vehicle:

Accepted Answer

Leave a note that can be found easily at the scene of the crash.

Answer

Proceed if your car isn't damaged.

Answer

Pay your no-fault insurance.

Answer

Remain at the scene, no matter how long it may take.

Question 8

Twelve ounces (one can) of beer is the same as:

Accepted Answer

A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine.

Answer

half of a beer.

Answer

A root beer.

Answer

None of these.

Question 9

Often the actions of tired drivers are confused with drivers who had been drinking.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 10

Children age 12 and under are safer buckled up in the back seat.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 11

Your shoulder and lap safety belts should be snug.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 12

Who is responsible for making sure that children are properly secured in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The driver.

Answer

The children.

Answer

Every passenger.

Answer

No one; children do not need to be secured.

Question 13

Air bags make crashes more dangerous.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 14

All children under what age must be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat when riding in vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

5

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 15

The shoulder belt should be worn behind your back or under your arm.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 16

The driver is not responsible for making sure that children are properly secured.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 17

Children should ride in a child safety seat facing the rear of the vehicle from birth to at least 2 years of age.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 18

The first time you are convicted of violating the child restraint law, you will be:

Accepted Answer

Fined $50.

Answer

Fined $250.

Answer

Imprisoned for 6 months.

Answer

Given a written warning.

Question 19

It is legal to transport children under age 16 in the bed of a pickup truck.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 20

A driver transporting anyone younger than age 18 must ensure that the passenger:

Accepted Answer

Is properly secured in a safety belt, booster seat, or child safety seat no matter where the child is seated in the vehicle.

Answer

Is properly secured in the front seat with airbags turned on.

Answer

Is properly secured in a safety belt, booster seat, or child safety seat in the front seat of the vehicle.

Answer

Is unbelted.

Question 21

If the use of a safety belt is not reasonable due to the driver's or passenger's physical or medical condition, a waiver of the seatbelt requirement may be granted by:

Accepted Answer

A licensed physician.

Answer

The parents of the driver if the driver is under 18.

Answer

Employees of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Answer

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

Question 22

A driver transporting anyone younger than age 18 must ensure that the passenger is properly secured in a safety belt, booster seat or child safety seat no matter where the child is seated in the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 23

The safest place for a child is in your lap.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 24

Under Virginia law, the driver and all front seat passengers must wear safety belts.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 25

If you are over age 18 and you receive 24 demerit points within 24 months, DMV will suspend your driving privilege for 90 days and require that you complete a driver improvement clinic.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

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