Virginia DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice Questions

12 free Virginia DMV practice questions

Real Virginia-specific questions sourced from the official Virginia Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

1. Question 1 · DUI Laws

   What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers age 21 and over in Virginia?

   • A0.08%✓ Correct
   • B0.10%
   • C0.06%

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher for drivers aged 21 and over.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 32 · Open Alcohol Containers in Vehicles

2. Question 2 · Speed Limits

   What is the default speed limit in Virginia residential areas unless otherwise posted?

   • A25 mph✓ Correct
   • B30 mph
   • C35 mph

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, the default speed limit in residential and urban areas is 25 mph unless a different limit is posted by signs.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 13 · Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

3. Question 3 · Right of Way

   At an uncontrolled intersection in Virginia, who has the right of way?

   • AThe vehicle traveling at the higher speed
   • BThe vehicle on the left
   • CThe vehicle on the right, or the first to arrive✓ Correct

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, at uncontrolled intersections, yield to vehicles already in the intersection or to the vehicle on your right if you arrive at the same time.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 5 · Traffic Signals

4. Question 4 · Turns & Intersections

   In Virginia, a right turn on red is permitted:

   • AAfter a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians✓ Correct
   • BWithout stopping if no traffic is visible
   • COnly when a sign specifically authorizes it

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, a right turn on red is allowed after making a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 5 · Traffic Signals

5. Question 5 · Lane Changes & Passing

   In Virginia, you may pass another vehicle when:

   • AA broken yellow center line is on your side of the road✓ Correct
   • BYou are approaching a hill or curve
   • CYou are within 100 feet of an intersection

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, passing is permitted where a broken (dashed) yellow center line is on your side. Never pass on solid yellow lines, hills, curves, or near intersections.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 14 · Pavement Markings

6. Question 6 · Pedestrian Laws

   When a pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk in Virginia, drivers must:

   • AYield only if the pedestrian has already stepped into the road
   • BSound the horn to alert the pedestrian
   • CYield the right of way to the pedestrian✓ Correct

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians at all marked and unmarked crosswalks. Stop and allow pedestrians to cross safely.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 18 · Yielding the Right-of-Way

7. Question 7 · Sharing the Road

   Virginia's 'no zones' around large trucks refer to:

   • ABlind spots where the truck driver cannot see your vehicle✓ Correct
   • BZones where trucks cannot legally travel
   • CRestricted truck routes in urban areas

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, no zones are the large blind spots around trucks. If you cannot see the truck driver in their mirror, they cannot see you — avoid these areas.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 22 · Sharing the Road

8. Question 8 · Highway Driving

   Virginia recommends a minimum following distance of how many seconds under normal conditions?

   • AOne second per 10 mph
   • BTwo seconds✓ Correct
   • CThree seconds

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, drivers should maintain at least a two-second following distance under normal conditions. Increase to four seconds or more in adverse weather.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 21 · Following Distance

9. Question 9 · Weather & Visibility

   Virginia law requires headlights to be used:

   • AFrom sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet✓ Correct
   • BOnly between midnight and 5 a.m.
   • COnly when it is raining heavily

   Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever weather conditions reduce visibility to 500 feet or less.

   Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 25 · Hazardous Conditions

10. Question 10 · Parking Rules

    How far from a fire hydrant must you park in Virginia?

    • A10 feet
    • B15 feet✓ Correct
    • C20 feet

    Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited to ensure emergency access is always available.

    Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 24 · Parking

11. Question 11 · Accidents & Emergencies

    Virginia's Move Over law requires which action when passing a stopped emergency vehicle?

    • AMove to a non-adjacent lane, or reduce speed if a lane change is not possible✓ Correct
    • BHonk your horn to alert emergency workers
    • CStop behind the emergency vehicle and wait

    Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, drivers must move over one lane away from stationary emergency vehicles or, if unable to move over, reduce speed significantly below the posted limit.

    Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 18 · Yielding to Vehicles with Flashing Lights

12. Question 12 · Driver Readiness

    Virginia's seat belt law requires which vehicle occupants to wear seat belts?

    • AOnly the driver
    • BAll occupants in every seating position✓ Correct
    • COnly front-seat occupants

    Why: According to the Virginia Driver's Manual, Virginia law requires all occupants, including rear-seat passengers, to wear seat belts or appropriate child safety restraints at all times.

    Source: Virginia Driver Handbook, page 28 · Seat Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats

How to get your Virginia driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in Virginia's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

1. 1

   Check the age and eligibility requirements

   Eligibility in Virginia: 15 years 6 months for a learner's permit; 16 years 3 months for a driver's license. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

2. 2

   Study the official handbook

   Read the Official Virginia Driver's Manual (dmv.virginia.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.

3. 3

   Pass the knowledge test

   The Virginia written test has 35 questions, and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: $3 for the learner's permit, plus the yearly driver's license fee.

4. 4

   Build supervised driving experience

   Hold your permit for the period Virginia requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

5. 5

   Pass the road test and get licensed

   After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Virginia issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Virginia DMV office.

How DMV Ace prepares you for the Virginia test

• 1,000+ Virginia-specific questions

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  Right or wrong, you see exactly why — with a handbook page citation so you can dig deeper.

• Hard Questions module

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