You see an octagonal (eight-sided) sign at an intersection. What must you do here?

Slow down and yield to traffic.

Go straight when it is safe to do so; you cannot turn here.

You want to drive straight through this roundabout. Which lane should you use?

Use either the left or right lane.

What does this sign mean?

You must come to a complete stop.

You must not enter the road ahead.

You must come to a complete stop only if pedestrians or approaching vehicles are present.

You must stop or slow down to less than 5 mph.

A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.

slow down after crossing the line

When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

proceed slowly because there is no traffic control signal.

warn the pedestrian and proceed with caution.

turn on your flashers (hazard lights) and proceed with caution.

When entering a roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to

both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

vehicles already in the circle.

neither pedestrians nor vehicles already in the circle.

Which of the following are three types of intersections?

Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

Controlled, uncontrolled, and diamond

Controlled, uncontrolled, and cloverleaf

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Virginia DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

13 right-of-way questions for the Virginia DMV Permit Test, out of 13 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Virginia test has 40 questions and you need 34 correct (85%) to pass.

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Official source: dmv.virginia.gov
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1Question 1 of 13
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction.
Not quite. The answer is a counterclockwise
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in a counterclockwise direction. These intersections are designed to reduce the number and severity of collisions as well as provide operational efficiencies.
2Question 2 of 13
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least
Not quite. The answer is one vehicle length.
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back about one vehicle length. If you are too close to the vehicle, it may roll back into your vehicle when it starts.
3Question 3 of 13
You see an octagonal (eight-sided) sign at an intersection. What must you do here?
Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield to traffic.
This is a stop sign, the only type of sign that is octagonal (eight sided). A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersecting roadway, whichever you encounter first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Source: Octagon (Stop); Traffic Signs; Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings; Virginia Driver's Manual
4Question 4 of 13
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.
Not quite. The answer is on the right
When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
5Question 5 of 13
When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.
Not quite. The answer is left-right-left rule
When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: Look to your left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you didn't see the first time you looked.
6Question 6 of 13
You want to drive straight through this roundabout. Which lane should you use?
Not quite. The answer is Use either the left or right lane.
In a two-lane roundabout or any other type of intersection, you must always follow road signs and pavement markings. Generally, you should turn left from the left lane, turn right from the right lane, and drive straight through using either lane. Always check for other vehicles before you enter or exit a roundabout or change lanes within it.
Source: Roundabouts, Section 3: Safe Driving, Virginia Driver's Manual
7Question 7 of 13
What does this sign mean?
Not quite. The answer is You must come to a complete stop.
When you encounter a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles, and then proceed with caution. "Stop" means STOP, the complete cessation of movement. Drivers sometimes fail to come to a complete stop at stop signs; instead, they crawl forward at under 5 mph. This is commonly known as a "rolling stop" – but it risks a collision with a pedestrian. The traffic rules really require you to come to a complete stop at red lights or stop signs.
8Question 8 of 13
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that you must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.
Not quite. The answer is stop before the line
A single solid white line across the road at an intersection is a stop line. You must stop before the stop line for a traffic signal or sign. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.
9Question 9 of 13
When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should
Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
Under Virginia law, if there is no working traffic control signal, you must stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
Source: VA Code § 46.2-924
10Question 10 of 13
When entering a roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to
Not quite. The answer is both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
11Question 11 of 13
If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.
Not quite. The answer is on the right
If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
12Question 12 of 13
Which of the following are three types of intersections?
Not quite. The answer is Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind
An intersection is a road junction where two or more roads cross or merge at the same level. There are controlled, uncontrolled, and blind intersections. An interchange is a road junction where two or more roads cross over one another (i.e., at different levels) so as not to impede one another's traffic flow. There are diamond, cloverleaf, and stack interchanges, among others.
13Question 13 of 13
Three cars arrive at a T-intersection without signs or signals. In which order should they proceed?
Not quite. The answer is B, C, A
A vehicle on the terminating (ending) road of a T-intersection must yield to all traffic on the through (main) road. Here, Car A must yield to Cars B and C. And Car C must yield to oncoming vehicles because it is turning left at an intersection. Here, Car C must yield to Car B. Therefore, Car B can go first, followed by Car C and then by Car A. [VA Code § 46.2-824],
Source: VA Code § 46.2-825

Questions people ask

Is this Virginia DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test like the real Virginia DMV Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 40 questions; this free test has 13.

How many questions are on the Virginia DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 40 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Virginia DMV Permit Test?

You need 34 out of 40 correct (85%).

How old do you have to be to take the Virginia DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15½. Two parts: 10 road-sign questions, all of which must be correct, then 30 general knowledge questions with 24 correct needed to pass.

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A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction.

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

You see an octagonal (eight-sided) sign at an intersection. What must you do here?

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.

When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.