Free Virginia DMV Driving Mock Practice Exam 2026 / VA

Question 1

This road sign means?

Accepted Answer

Do not turn during the red light.

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You may turn during the red light.

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Pass only in the right lane.

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One way street.

Question 2

For bad weather conditions, heavy traffic, poor pavement, or if your vehicle is in poor condition:

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Add extra seconds to increase following distance.

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Pull over until conditions improve.

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Drive at 15 mph less than the posted speed limit.

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Focus your eyes 5 to 10 seconds ahead.

Question 3

If you find yourself in a tailgating situation:

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Gently tap your brakes to flash your brake lights and slow down.

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Brake suddenly.

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Come to a full stop.

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Speed up.

Question 4

On a dry surface at 46 to 70 MPH, you should use a:

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4 second rule.

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2 second rule.

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3 second rule.

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5 second rule.

Question 5

By maintaining a safe following distance and a steady speed, you help the driver behind you.

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True.

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False.

Question 6

Bicycle riders:

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Are subject to many of the same laws as drivers.

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follow different laws than drivers of motor vehicles.

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should ride facing the traffic.

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Are expected to use the sidewalk.

Question 7

To determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you:

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Use the two, three, and four second rules.

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Use the eleven, twelve and thirteen second rule.

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Use road markers to maintain a distance of 5000 feet.

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Use the two, three and four minute rules.

Question 8

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.

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True.

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False.

Question 9

Tailgating is:

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when the driver behind you is following too closely.

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when a car is in the lane next to you.

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when three cars are moving in the same direction.

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when a vehicle hits another vehicle from behind.

Question 10

This sign indicates a Low Clearance sign and your vehicle should not be taller than what’s listed on the sign.

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True

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False

Question 11

It is always a good habit for drivers to:

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All of the above.

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Slow down when approaching bicyclists.

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Give bicyclists plenty of room when passing them.

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Be prepared to stop suddenly when approaching a bicyclist.

Question 12

Tailgating is when the driver behind you is following too closely.

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True.

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False.

Question 13

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

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Never.

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When passing.

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At night.

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On narrow bridges.

Question 14

Drivers do not need to change following distance when speed or road conditions change.

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False.

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True.

Question 15

This sign means?

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Hill ahead.

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Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.

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Truck stop ahead.

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No trucks allowed.

Question 16

This sign means?

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Narrow bridge warning.

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Merging traffic from the right.

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Left lane ends ahead.

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Soft shoulder warning.

Question 17

Road conditions, speed, driver alertness, and even following vehicles of different weights all change the ability to stop.

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True.

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False.

Question 18

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

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500

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200

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300

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400

Question 19

Your following distance should increase in the following situations except:

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When entering an expressway.

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behind a motorcycle or bicycle.

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in bad weather or heavy traffic.

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When exiting an expressway.

Question 20

The single biggest contributor to crashes is:

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Failing to identify a risk.

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Not being seen by other drivers.

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Driving too fast.

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Driving too slow.

Question 21

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

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Failure of the motorist to see motorcycles in traffic.

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The motorcyclist did not see the motorist.

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Bad weather conditions.

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Drunk driving.

Question 22

Before driving a vehicle with a light to medium trailer attached, you should ensure:

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All of the above.

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the pin securing the ball mount to the receiver is intact.

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safety chains are properly attached.

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brake lights, turn signals and license plate lights are functioning properly.

Question 23

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

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Reduce your speed.

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Report the hazardous conditions to your local news station.

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Pull over and let the storm pass.

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Speed up to reach your destination quickly.

Question 24

The best way to see a car in your blind spot is by:

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quickly turning your head, glancing over your shoulder to ensure the way is clear before changing lanes or passing another vehicle.

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using both your inside and outside mirrors.

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readjusting the outside mirrors.

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readjusting the inside mirrors.

Question 25

Expert drivers try to focus their eyes 20 to 30 seconds ahead.

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True.

Answer

False.

Question 26

If a traffic light changes from red to green while a pedestrian is in the street:

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allow the pedestrian to cross the street.

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vehicles making turns have the right-of-way.

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vehicles coming from the right have the right-of-way.

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vehicles coming from the left have the right-of-way.

Question 27

On a dry surface when driving under 35 MPH, you should use a:

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2 second rule.

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1 second rule.

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3 second rule.

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4 second rule.

Question 28

Avoid driving in someone else's blind spot by:

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Speeding up or dropping back.

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Sounding your horn.

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Pulling over.

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Flashing your headlights.

Question 29

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

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200

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300

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500

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600

Question 30

Towing a trailer places additional stress on the vehicle; it takes twice as long to:

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All of the above.

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Pass.

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Stop.

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Accelerate and turn.

Question 31

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

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

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

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

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

Question 32

This warning sign means?

Accepted Answer

The road ahead curves sharply left, then right.

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Winding road ahead.

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The road ahead curves sharply right, then left.

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The road ahead turns sharply left.

Question 33

Driving in someone else's blind spot can be just as dangerous as not checking your own blind spot.

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True.

Answer

False.

Question 34

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

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

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Motorcyclists like to show off.

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It is easy for motorcyclists to change lanes.

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Motorcyclists are unstable.

Question 35

Danger areas that cannot be seen in the mirrors on either or both sides of the vehicle are:

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Called blind spots.

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Called poor visibility areas.

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Created when a space cushion is not big enough.

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Caused by winding roads.

Question 36

This sign means

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Right lane ends ahead, stay to the left.

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Merging traffic is approaching from the right.

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Winding road ahead.

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Divided highway ahead.

Question 37

This sign means?

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Disabled parking spot.

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No parking anytime.

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No parking here to the corner.

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No stopping or standing.

Question 38

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:

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All of the above.

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Your vehicle's roof and hood.

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The rear of the vehicle.

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Windows, mirrors, and front and rear lights.

Question 39

It is against the law to operate a moped faster than:

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35 mph.

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45 mph.

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50 mph.

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70 mph.

Question 40

This speed limit sign indicates:

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The safest highest speed is 50 miles per hour

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You cannot go under 50 miles per hour

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Double this speed and go 100 miles per hour

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None of the above

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