Virginia DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: Vision, judgment, and coordination

Just one alcoholic drink can affect your driving ability because even a small amount of alcohol affects the brain’s functions — particularly vision, judgment, and coordination.

Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 years old (or an immediate family member 18+)

A learner’s permit lets you drive only when a licensed driver at least 21 is in the front passenger seat. The supervisor may be 18–20 only if they are your legal guardian or sibling.

Correct answer: Away from the curb (to the left)

Parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the curb (to the left). If the vehicle rolls back, the tires will catch against the curb.

Correct answer: Withdrawn temporarily — you may pay the required fees and reinstate it

A suspension means your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily. You may pay the required fees and reinstate your license at the end of the suspension period.

Correct answer: Pedestrians and traffic already in the circle — you must yield to them

Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and to traffic already in the roundabout. Each approach is marked with a yield sign.

Correct answer: Doubling your normal following distance

Increase your space cushion by doubling your normal following distance when visibility is reduced or the road surface is covered with rain, snow, or ice.

Correct answer: Add an extra second to your following distance, and double it in bad weather

Never tailgate a motorcycle. Allow plenty of braking distance by adding an extra second to the following-distance rule, and double this distance in inclement weather.

Correct answer: Stop and proceed through as though it were an all-way stop

When signals are out and displaying no lights, you must stop and proceed through the intersection as though it were an all-way stop — unless an officer is directing traffic or portable stop signs are in use.

Correct answer: The time it takes you to recognize a hazard

Perception time is the time it takes you to recognize a hazard. It is affected by weather, visibility and your mental and physical condition.

Correct answer: Quickly glance over your shoulder to check your blind spot

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and signal, then just before moving over, quickly glance over your shoulder to check for any vehicle in your blind spot.

Correct answer: The same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol

If your driving is impaired because you are under the influence of any drug, you may face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol. This includes legal prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Correct answer: Hold a learner’s permit for 60 days or present a driver’s-education certificate of completion

Applicants 19 and older must hold a learner’s permit for 60 days, or present a driver’s-education certificate of completion, before applying for a license.

Correct answer: So the vehicle will not roll into the street if it moves

Turning the front wheels on a hill keeps the vehicle from rolling into the street if the brakes fail or the vehicle otherwise begins to move.

Correct answer: Terminated — you must re-apply for a license after the revocation period passes

Revocation means your privilege to drive has been terminated. It may be restored only if you re-apply for a driver’s license, show proof of legal presence, and pass the required exams after the revocation period has passed.

Correct answer: Counter-clockwise

After entering a roundabout, drivers must travel in a counter-clockwise direction and stay in their lane until ready to exit.

Correct answer: Low-beam headlights

Use low-beam headlights in heavy fog. Fog reflects light, so high beams can reflect back into your eyes. Look for road edge markings to guide you and slow down.

Correct answer: Never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane

Although a motorcycle is not as wide as the lane, the rider will use the entire lane as conditions change. Never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane.

Correct answer: Never drive in a lane marked with a red X

Lane-use signals control which lanes you may drive in by time of day. Never drive in a lane marked with a red X; a green arrow means you may use that lane.

Correct answer: The distance your vehicle travels between recognizing a problem and applying the brakes

Reaction distance is the distance your vehicle travels between the moment you recognize a problem and the moment you apply the brakes.

Correct answer: A danger area around your vehicle where other vehicles cannot be easily seen

Blind spots are danger areas where vehicles around you cannot be easily seen in your mirrors. The best way to check is to turn your head and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes or passing.

Correct answer: Illegal, even though possession by those over 21 is legal

Although possession of marijuana and marijuana products (over the age of 21) is legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. Smoking or consuming cannabis affects how you drive.

Correct answer: At least 9 months

Drivers under 18 must hold the learner’s permit for at least 9 months and complete driver education before they can be licensed.

Correct answer: If the vehicle rolls, the rear will roll away from traffic

Without a curb, turn the front wheels so that if the vehicle rolls, the rear of the vehicle will roll away from traffic and off the road.

Correct answer: Suspension or revocation of your driving privilege by the court and/or DMV

The court or DMV will suspend or revoke your privilege to drive if you are convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), among other serious offenses.

Correct answer: Use your right turn signal to show which exit you are taking

While inside the roundabout, stay in your lane and use your right turn signal to let other drivers know when you are about to exit. Check for vehicles in your blind spot before changing lanes or exiting.

Correct answer: Oil on the road surface mixes with the water

When rain begins, during the first half-hour roads are more likely to be slippery because oil on the road surface mixes with the water.

Correct answer: Never drive around lowered crossing gates

Light rail trains share the road and intersect traffic at 27 locations along a 7.4-mile route. Never drive around lowered crossing gates, and expect trains on any track at any time.

Correct answer: Stop — come to a complete stop and yield before proceeding

The octagon shape is used only for stop signs. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, crosswalk or curb and wait for vehicles and pedestrians to clear.

Correct answer: The color of your vehicle

Braking distance is affected by your speed, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the pavement condition — not by the color of your vehicle.

Correct answer: When you are driving slower than the traffic around you — the left lane is for passing

On a multi-lane highway, stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than surrounding traffic. The left lane is for passing only, not cruising.

Correct answer: Multiplies the effects of both and can be disastrous for driving

Combining alcohol with other drugs usually multiplies the effects of both and can have a disastrous effect on your ability to drive. Even one drink taken with an aspirin, allergy, or cold medicine can impair you severely.

Correct answer: 15 years and 6 months (15½)

You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for a learner’s permit in Virginia.

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, so firefighters can reach it in an emergency.

Correct answer: Eluding police

Eluding police is one of the offenses for which the court or DMV will suspend or revoke your driving privilege. Others include DUI, making a false statement to DMV, and failing to stop at the scene of a crash involving injury or death.

Correct answer: Stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians before entering

When entering a roadway from a private road or driveway, you must stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians before entering.

Correct answer: Bridges and shady areas

Watch for ice on bridges and in shady areas. Bridges freeze before other road surfaces because cold air flows both above and below them.

Correct answer: Always look both ways before turning across the tracks

Always look both ways before turning across train tracks, and never stop, pass, or shift on train tracks. Do not cross unless you have room to clear the tracks completely.

Correct answer: Slow down, be prepared to stop, and let others pass before you proceed

The triangle is the yield shape. Slow as you approach, be prepared to stop, and let any vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists safely pass before you proceed.

Correct answer: It can double your braking distance

Wet pavement can double your braking distance, so slow down and increase your following distance in the rain.

Correct answer: Speed up or drop back so you are no longer in it

Avoid driving in someone else’s blind spot — it is as dangerous as not checking your own. Speed up or drop back, but do not linger in the other driver’s blind spot.