Virginia Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: .08 percent or higher

Drivers age 21 or older are legally considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher.

Correct answer: Two parts — 10 traffic-sign questions, then 30 general-knowledge questions

Virginia’s knowledge exam has two parts: part one is 10 traffic-sign questions and part two is 30 general-knowledge questions, for 40 questions in all.

Correct answer: No more than one foot from the curb

When you park next to a curb, pull close to it. Virginia law does not allow you to park more than one foot from the curb.

Correct answer: A demerit point system

When convictions are added to your record, DMV assigns demerit points to traffic offenses and moving violations. Convictions may be assigned three, four, or six demerit points.

Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first

When vehicles from different directions arrive at an intersection at different times, the vehicle that arrives first goes first.

Correct answer: 500 feet

Virginia law requires headlights during inclement weather such as rain, fog, snow, or sleet when visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Correct answer: Allow them to completely cross the street before beginning your turn

Be especially aware of pedestrians when making a right or left turn. They have the right-of-way; allow them to completely cross the street before beginning your turn.

Correct answer: At the stop line, or if there is none, before the crosswalk or intersection

At a red light you must come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the intersection or reaching the crosswalk. Remain stopped while the light is red unless a turn is allowed.

Correct answer: 25 mph

Unless a sign states otherwise, the maximum speed for passenger vehicles is 25 mph in school, business and residential areas.

Correct answer: Start in the lane furthest to the right and turn into the lane closest to the curb

For a right turn, be in the lane furthest to the right and turn into the lane closest to the curb, unless pavement markings direct otherwise. Then change lanes if needed.

Correct answer: Yes — if their driving is impaired, they can be convicted with a BAC below .08

If your driving is impaired, you can be convicted of driving under the influence even with a BAC lower than .08 percent.

Correct answer: All 10 — every sign question must be correct

You must correctly answer all ten traffic-sign questions in part one before you can take part two. A single sign miss ends the exam.

Correct answer: On the right side

On a two-way street you must park on the right side of the road. On a one-way road you may park on either side.

Correct answer: Three, four, or six points

Convictions may be assigned three, four, or six demerit points, depending on the seriousness of the offense. DMV monitors how many points you receive within 12-month and 24-month periods.

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

When vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection with no signs or signals, the driver on the left must let the driver on the right go first.

Correct answer: Turn on your headlights

You must use your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers as a result of bad weather. This makes your vehicle easier to see.

Correct answer: Illegal, because you may not see pedestrians crossing in front of that vehicle

Passing at a crosswalk is illegal. You may not be able to see pedestrians crossing the road in front of other vehicles.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then yield to pedestrians and other traffic

You may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic — unless a “No Turn on Red” sign is posted or a red arrow points right. Check for motorcycles, bicycles and mopeds.

Correct answer: 35 mph

Unless a sign states otherwise, the maximum speed is 35 mph on unpaved roads and 55 mph on all other roads.

Correct answer: The furthest left lane, turning into the leftmost lane of the intersecting road

For a left turn, be in the furthest left lane possible and turn into the leftmost lane of the intersecting road, unless pavement markings or multiple turn lanes direct otherwise.