Free Virginia DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / VA

Question 1

What is the leading cause of all motorcycle crashes involving automobiles?

Accepted Answer

Failure of the motorist to see motorcycles in traffic.

Answer

The motorcyclist did not see the motorist.

Answer

Bad weather conditions.

Answer

Drunk driving.

Question 2

When following a motorcycle expect the cyclist to make sudden changes because:

Accepted Answer

A slight change or debris on the road surface can be a major obstacle for a motorcyclist.

Answer

Motorcyclists like to show off.

Answer

It is easy for motorcyclists to change lanes.

Answer

Motorcyclists are unstable.

Question 3

When can you drive beside a motorcyclist in the same lane?

Accepted Answer

Never.

Answer

When passing.

Answer

At night.

Answer

On narrow bridges.

Question 4

When driving a vehicle with a light to medium trailer attached:

Accepted Answer

Allow for the added length of the trailer when changing lanes.

Answer

Flash your lights to let the other driver know you are changing lanes.

Answer

Blow your horn to let the other driver know you want to change lanes.

Answer

Change lanes the same as you would when not towing a trailer.

Question 5

It is always a good habit for drivers to:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Slow down when approaching bicyclists.

Answer

Give bicyclists plenty of room when passing them.

Answer

Be prepared to stop suddenly when approaching a bicyclist.

Question 6

Bicycle riders:

Accepted Answer

Are subject to many of the same laws as drivers.

Answer

follow different laws than drivers of motor vehicles.

Answer

should ride facing the traffic.

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Are expected to use the sidewalk.

Question 7

To see as much as possible when backing up, you should turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

Question 8

The single biggest contributor to crashes is:

Accepted Answer

Failing to identify a risk.

Answer

Not being seen by other drivers.

Answer

Driving too fast.

Answer

Driving too slow.

Question 9

Driving becomes hazardous when visibility is reduced or when the road surface is covered with rain, snow, or ice. Your first response should be:

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed.

Answer

Report the hazardous conditions to your local news station.

Answer

Pull over and let the storm pass.

Answer

Speed up to reach your destination quickly.

Question 10

To prevent snow and ice from flying off your car when it is moving and creating a hazard for other motorists, you should remove it from:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Your vehicle's roof and hood.

Answer

The rear of the vehicle.

Answer

Windows, mirrors, and front and rear lights.

Question 11

Use your high-beam headlights, unless another vehicle is within ___ feet coming toward you:

Accepted Answer

500

Answer

200

Answer

300

Answer

400

Question 12

When following another vehicle at night, use low beams if you are within ___ feet of the other vehicle:

Accepted Answer

200

Answer

300

Answer

500

Answer

600

Question 13

Virginia law requires motorists to use headlights during inclement weather such as rain, fog, snow or sleet when visibility is reduced to:

Accepted Answer

500 feet.

Answer

250 feet.

Answer

750 feet.

Answer

1000 feet.

Question 14

When parking your car uphill on a road with no curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Accepted Answer

to the right so the rear of the vehicle will roll away from traffic.

Answer

Straight ahead.

Answer

To the left so the vehicle will roll into traffic.

Answer

In any direction.

Question 15

If you are driving on an icy or slippery road and have to stop:

Accepted Answer

Apply your brakes gently.

Answer

Turn on your hazard lights (flashers).

Answer

Keep your foot off the brake and coast to a stop.

Answer

Apply your brakes firmly.

Question 16

In heavy fog, always use:

Accepted Answer

Low beams.

Answer

High beams.

Answer

Parking lights.

Answer

Windshield wipers.

Question 17

Mirrors give you a full view of everything behind you.

Accepted Answer

False.

Answer

True.

Question 18

Before you start driving, snow and ice should be removed from:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

The roof of your vehicle.

Answer

The hood of your vehicle.

Answer

The rear of your vehicle.

Question 19

When parking on a two-way street, park:

Accepted Answer

On the right side of the road.

Answer

On the left side of the road.

Answer

With the wheels turned away from the curb.

Answer

You may park on either side of the road.

Question 20

You must NOT park your car within:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Answer

20 feet of an intersection.

Answer

15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Question 21

The road is more likely to be slippery when:

Accepted Answer

Rain begins, during the first half-hour.

Answer

The center lines have just been painted.

Answer

Pavement is dry on a hot day.

Answer

The road surface was recently paved.

Question 22

You must NOT park your car:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

Beside another parked vehicle (double parking).

Answer

on crosswalks or sidewalks.

Answer

in front of driveways.

Question 23

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing up is:

Accepted Answer

Failing to look both ways behind them.

Answer

Not checking the mirrors.

Answer

Not being aware of their surroundings.

Answer

Accelerating too quickly.

Question 24

In heavy fog:

Accepted Answer

Use your low beam headlights.

Answer

Use your high beam headlights.

Answer

Turn off the headlights.

Answer

Use your flashers.

Question 25

You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather.

Accepted Answer

True.

Answer

False.

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