Virginia Defensive Driving Practice Test

What this Virginia practice test covers

• Defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe following distance
• Driving safely in adverse weather including rain, fog, snow, and ice
• Sharing the road safely with trucks, bikes, and pedestrians
• Handling roadside emergencies and avoiding common road hazards

The actual Virginia DMV knowledge test has 40 questions, and you need at least 34 correct (85%) to pass. This practice test is based on the Virginia Driver's Manual. The test fee is $3. Tests are administered Two-part computer-based test: 10 road sign questions + 30 general knowledge questions.

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These questions come from our bank of 329+. The real Virginia written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.

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1

When turning at an intersection with pedestrians crossing, you should:

A.Honk to warn pedestriansB.Turn slowly while pedestrians crossC.Yield to pedestrians completely crossing before making your turnD.Pedestrians must wait for vehicles

2

The safest hand position on the steering wheel is:

A.Both hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clockB.One hand on the wheel, one hand on the gear shiftC.Both hands at 10 and 2 o'clockD.One hand at 12 o'clock

3

You should NOT use cruise control:

A.During long tripsB.When traffic is lightC.In wet, icy, or slippery conditionsD.On highways

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