Free Virginia DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / VA

Question 1

You may pass a vehicle on the right if:

Accepted Answer

The vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn.

Answer

You use the shoulder of the road.

Answer

The driver indicates that it is all right to pass.

Answer

You blow your horn and flash your headlights.

Question 2

U-turns are permitted on highways.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 3

When you plan to turn, you should signal 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your turn.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 4

To make a left turn, you should be in the furthest left lane possible.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 5

Before beginning to pass, you should:

Accepted Answer

Check traffic ahead, behind, and in your blind spot and then signal.

Answer

Drive up close behind the vehicle in front.

Answer

Slow down so you will have more room to pass.

Answer

Sound the horn and put on your bright lights.

Question 6

Passing is allowed on the shoulder of the road.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 7

You may never pass a vehicle on the right.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 8

Over-correcting occurs when:

Accepted Answer

The driver turns the steering wheel more sharply than expected, causing the rear wheels of the vehicle to slide toward the outside of the turn.

Answer

Other vehicles on the road swerve in and out of your blind spots.

Answer

Traffic is congested.

Answer

The driver slows down abruptly causing the driver behind to rear-end the vehicle.

Question 9

When making a right turn, you should turn from the lane closest to the curb into the lane farthest from the curb.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 10

To make a right turn you:

Accepted Answer

Should be in the lane closest to the curb and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.

Answer

Should be in the farthest lane from the curb and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.

Answer

Should signal your intent 500 feet ahead of the turn.

Answer

Should be in the center lane and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.

Question 11

To make a U-turn at an intersection:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Turn on your left-turn signal.

Answer

Stop and yield for approaching traffic.

Answer

When the way is clear, proceed into the outside or right hand lane traveling in the opposite direction.

Question 12

Before you make a U-turn, you should check for No U-Turn or No Left Turn signs.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 13

When a vehicle is about to pass your vehicle, you must:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a steady speed or slow down.

Answer

Move to the left to prevent the car from passing.

Answer

Increase your speed.

Answer

Pull over to the right.

Question 14

When you plan to change lanes, you should first give the proper turn signal.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 15

It is unlawful and unsafe to pass:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Off the pavement or shoulder of the road.

Answer

When a solid line marks the left side of your lane.

Answer

When a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a public road (unless a physical barrier or median separates traffic).

Question 16

U-turns are legal everywhere.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 17

It is against the law to exceed the speed limit as you pass another vehicle.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 18

The correct hand signal for stopping is:

Accepted Answer

Left hand and arm pointing downward.

Answer

Right hand and arm pointing downward.

Answer

Left hand and arm pointing straight out.

Answer

Left hand and arm pointing upward.

Question 19

When passing a vehicle you should return to the right lane of the road when:

Accepted Answer

You can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Answer

You have sounded your horn.

Answer

The vehicle you have passed flashes its lights.

Answer

Another vehicle is also passing.

Question 20

Using your turn signal is not required by law.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 21

Most over-correction crashes involve multiple vehicles.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 22

When driving on a multi-lane highway, you should stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than the traffic around you.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 23

Turn your front wheels left while stopped and waiting to make a left turn.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 24

When passing, you should return to the right lane as soon as you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your left side mirror.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 25

Passing is unlawful and unsafe when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a public road (unless a physical barrier or unpaved median separates traffic going in either direction).

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

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