Permit Test Practice Questions

When parking next to a curb, you may not park more than: six inches from the curb. 1 foot from the curb. 18 inches from the curb. two feet from the curb.

1 foot from the curb

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine? 30 minutes 3 hours 10 minutes 1 hour

1 hour

DMV's vision standards include _____ or better in one or both eyes. 20/60 20/40 20/20 None of the above.

20/40

The speed limit in school zones is: 25 MPH 15 MPH 20 MPH 35 MPH

25 MPH

Unless there is a speed limit sign stating otherwise, the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles is ______ for unpaved roads. 55 MPH 35 MPH 65 MPH 25 MPH

35 MPH

Before changing lanes: check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you. check your side and rearview mirrors. use your turn signal. All of the above.

All of the above

Drivers can not pass a vehicle on the left if: they approach a curve on a two-way road and can not see around it. their lane has a solid yellow center line. they can not safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them. All of the above.

All of the above

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to: military convoys. pedestrians crossing a public street or highway. funeral processions. All of the above.

All of the above

Every time you get behind the wheel, you: accept responsibility for your actions. must obey Virginias traffic laws. must ensure you are a safe driver. All of the above.

All of the above

Examples of proper glass maintenance include: Keeping your windows clean and clear. Replacing worn wiper blades. Making sure there is enough windshield fluid in the reservoir. All of the above.

All of the above

For your own protection, never: allow an unlicensed driver to drive your vehicle. use a suspended drivers license. lend anyone your drivers license. All of the above.

All of the above

How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip? Get enough sleep. Plan to drive long trips with a companion. Schedule regular stops for every couple of hours. All of the above.

All of the above

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should: glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle's position. avoid looking directly at the bright lights. use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by. All of the above.

All of the above

If you are involved in a crash, you must... - Report the crash to the police - Notify your insurance company immediately - Stop as close to the scene of the crash as possible without stopping traffic - All of the above

All of the above

If you drive without liability insurance coverage on your vehicle, in Virginia you face: a fine. higher insurance premiums. driver's license suspension. All of the above.

All of the above

If your vehicle is equipped with airbags, you should: move your seat back so that you are at least ten inches from the steering wheel. always buckle up. if your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward to point the air bag toward your chest. All of the above.

All of the above

Motorists are required to use headlights: whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather. at sunset, as soon as light begins to fade. during inclement weather such as rain or fog, when visibility is reduced to 500 feet. All of the above

All of the above

The driver is responsible for: making sure that children are properly secured. ensuring that the vehicle he/she is driving is in good working order. merging safely when two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are about to become one. All of the above

All of the above

The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving: Your eyes go out of focus by themselves. You continue to yawn. You don't remember driving the last few miles. All of the above.

All of the above

To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should: Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road. look well down the road and far off to each side. scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals. All of the above.

All of the above

What can you do to prevent skids on snow and ice? Allow the wheels to keep turning. Decrease pressure on the brake pedal if your wheels begin to lock. Brake early and gently. All of the above.

All of the above

What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked? Pull your vehicle off the road and park it. Turn on your emergency lights. Open the side window so you can see. All of the above

All of the above

You should increase your following distance when: -driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision. -exiting a freeway. -following a motorcycle. -All of the above.

All of the above

Your license will be revoked or suspended if you are convicted of: making a false statement to DMV. eluding police. driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). All of the above.

All of the above

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should: Adjust your schedule to drive during times with the most highway traffic. Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule. Listen to heavy metal music. None of the above.

Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule

ABS is the acronym for: Average-Beam System Anti-Buzz-Steering Anti-Braking System Anti-Locking Brake System

Anti-Locking Brake System

Blind spots are: lanes reserved for U-turns. At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used. Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors. Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light? Before the stop line. After the crosswalk. On the crosswalk. Before the crosswalk.

Before the crosswalk

Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots: directly behind them. on the front. reserved for blind people. on the right.

Directly behind them

What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency? Run away. Do not move. Do not panic. Call the police.

Do not panic

What should you do in case of a steering failure? Leave the road immediately. Pump your gas pedal a few times to increase the pressure. Call an ambulance. Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

A flashing yellow light means: Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection. The light will soon change from green to red. Drive with caution. You have the right-of-way.

Drive with caution

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement? Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. Pull the steering wheel back. Try pumping the gas pedal to increase pressure. Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

When entering a street or crossing over a sidewalk from a driveway, drivers are not required to stop. True False

False

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway? Look through your back window for children. Get out of the car and check behind the car. Rely on your mirrors. None of the above.

Get out of the car and check behind the car

What should you do if one of your tires blows out? Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal. Leave the road immediately. Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding. Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other vehicles.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal

A yellow arrow means: If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop. The same as a steady yellow light. Do not go in the direction of the arrow. None of the above.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop

Which of the following is NOT true about ABS? It improves the steering ability. It helps increase your stopping distance. It improves the vehicle stability. It's an automobile safety system.

It helps increase your stopping distance

A driver who approaches an intersection: -must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection. -must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection. -has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection. -None of the above

Must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection

After you stop for a school bus, you must: turn off your engine. pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing. None of the above. wait until the yellow lights stop flashing.

None of the above

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means: Passing on the right is permitted in either direction Passing is not permitted in either direction Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

Which of the following must you obey over the others? Flashing red light Stop sign Red light Police officer

Police officer

You hear a siren close by but can not see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do? Stop only if you are sure that the vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane. Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers. Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you. Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is: Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral. Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. Immediately turn in the direction you want to go. None of the above.

Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral

Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way? No one. The driver on the right. The driver on the left. The driver who does not control the car.

The driver on the right

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way? No one. The other driver. You. Both.

The other driver

Never make a U-turn from: the lane you're in. the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway. the left lane. the right lane.

The right lane

A common mistake that drivers make is driving without adequate rest. True False

True

What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid? If the vehicle has ABS, pump the pedal carefully. Steer left if your rear wheels slide right. Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral. Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out? Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals. None of the other answers are correct. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals

one broken line indicates: You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe. You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary. You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line. None of the above.

You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe

Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may: -move to the center of the lane on steel deck bridges. -quickly change speed or lane position. -decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing. -All of the above

all of the above

Parking is not allowed: on the road side of a parked vehicle. in a crosswalk. in a tunnel. All of the above.

all of the above

Passing is prohibited: on hills and curves. at intersections. at railroad crossings. All of the above

all of the above

To avoid the risk of being involved in an alcohol-related crash, you should: call a taxi if you've been drinking. say "No, thanks" if someone offers you alcohol. decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive. All of the above.

all of the above

When driving near light rail vehicles, drivers should: -expect trains on any track at any time. -never drive around lowered crossing gates. -always obey signs and traffic signals. -All of the above

all of the above

When getting ready to change lanes, you should: check your rearview mirror. check your side view mirror. quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles. All of the above.

all of the above

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must: enter the two-way road to the left of its center line. approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane. approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane. None of the above

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane

Bicycles: do not have the same rights as motorized vehicles. required to stay on the curb. are required to stay on bicycle paths. are considered vehicles and have the same rights as motorized vehicles.

are considered vehicles and have the same rights as motorized vehicles

You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should: find a safe place to stop for a break. have a beer or two to keep you awake. avoid drinking coffee. turn on the radio to keep you awake.

find a safe place to stop for a break

Left turns on a red light are allowed: Never. at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear. in school zones. from a one-way street into a one-way street.

from a one-way street into a one-way street

If your gas pedal is stuck, you should: -turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering. -try pumping it to increase pressure. -ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. -hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

Parking is not allowed: -on public roads -in an intersection, unless permitted by signs -within 250 feet of a traffic light -within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area

in an intersection, unless permitted by signs

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car. less dangerous narrower and shorter larger and deeper darker

larger and deeper

U-turns in business districts are: always illegal. legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard. legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them. None of the above.

legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

Alcohol: -makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities -makes it easier to make correct decisions -enhances your ability to see clearly -improves your reaction time

makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities

6.If a driver follows you too closely, you should: brake suddenly. activate your stop lights. move to another lane if possible. increase your speed as you are probably driving too slowly.

move to another lane if possible

Trucks, buses and RVs have: much larger blind spots than cars. no blind spots. blind spots the same size as cars. much smaller blind spots than cars

much larger blind spots than cars

Where there is no bicycle lane, where on the road must a bicyclist ride? on the left shoulder of the road. near the left edge of the road. near the right curb or edge of the road. None of the above.

near the right curb or edge of the road

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should: sound the horn. overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. None of the above.

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Double solid yellow lines mean: the lane to the right may pass passing is permitted in either direction passing is not permitted in either direction the lane to the left may pass

passing is not permitted in either direction

Traffic lights are normally ____________ from the top to bottom or left to right. green, red and yellow green, yellow and red red, green and yellow red, yellow and green

red, yellow, and green

Speed limit signs are: destination signs/guide signs warning signs regulatory signs service signs

regulatory signs

Bicyclists must: ride in a bicycle lane, if available. remain near the left edge of the road. travel with more than two side-by-side in a single lane, if possible. remain to the right when they prepare for a left turn.

ride in a bicycle lane, if available

Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should: get back into the vehicle. run toward the train but stay off the tracks. signal the train to stop. cross the tracks.

run toward the train but stay off the tracks

A broken white line: separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. marks the right edge of the roadway. means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane. None of the above.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction

When driving on a multi-lane highway, you should __________ if you are driving slower than the traffic around you. stay in the left lane not change lanes stay in the middle lane stay in the right lane

stay in the right lane

Which of the following does NOT affect the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle? Reaction distance. Perception time. Braking distance. Steering ability.

steering ability

When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must: stop only if children are present. stop and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed. stop 15 feet away from the bus. stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn.

stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn.

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should: enter the expressway and accelerate quickly. reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic. stop and wait for a large space in traffic. accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

stop and wait for a large space in traffic

Following another vehicle too closely is known as: speedgating. closetailing. aggressive driving. tailgating.

tailgating

A thumping sound can be a warning: of a steering failure. of a brake failure. of a headlight failure. that a tire blowout is about to occur.

that a tire blowout is about to occur

Your BAC depends on: the amount of alcohol you drink. the type of beverage you drink. how fit you are. All of the above.

the amount of alcohol you drink

You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way? The car on your right. You. Whoever enters the intersection first. No one.

the car on your right

Your first response to reduced visibility should be: to turn on your headlights. to look for road edge markings to guide you. to reduce your speed. to turn on your windshield wipers.

to reduce your speed

High occupancy vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for all of the following, except: carpools. tractor trailers. high occupancy vehicles. motorcycles.

tractor trailers

You are entering a roadway from a private road, and you need to turn left. You have to yield to: vehicles from the right. pedestrians only. vehicles from both directions. vehicles from the left.

vehicles from both directions

For protection, motorcyclists are required to: wear approved helmets. keep their headlights and taillights on at all times. signal turns, lane changes and stops. None of the above.

wear approved helmets

You can pass on the right: when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn. when passing is restricted by parked cars. when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left. when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn

Roads are most slippery: when it stops raining. on hills. just before it rains. when it first starts to rain.

when it first starts to rain

Before a school bus stops to load passengers, the driver will usually flash: yellow warning lights. red warning lights. red lights. green lights.

yellow warning lights

If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle: you can reduce fuel consumption. you increase the chance of a crash. the large vehicle will take much longer to stop. All of the above.

you increase the chance of a crash