Virginia DMV Sample Test
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1
Unique State Laws
On Virginia's parkways (George Washington, Colonial, Skyline Drive), which vehicles are prohibited?
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On Virginia's parkways (George Washington, Colonial, Skyline Drive), which vehicles are prohibited?
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Virginia's federally-administered parkways — the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Colonial Parkway, and Skyline Drive — prohibit commercial vehicles including trucks, tractor-trailers, and buses. The rule preserves the parkways' scenic and recreational character.
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Alcohol, Drugs & DUI
Under Virginia's Implied Consent Law, if you refuse a post-arrest breath or blood test, your license will be:
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Under Virginia's Implied Consent Law, if you refuse a post-arrest breath or blood test, your license will be:
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Virginia's Implied Consent Law (§18.2-268.3) means that by holding a VA driver's license, you have consented to submit to a breath or blood test if arrested for DUI. Refusing triggers a civil administrative license suspension — 1 year for a first refusal, 3 years for a second — separate from any criminal DUI penalties.
3
Signs & Signals
What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
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Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.
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Signs & Signals
What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.
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Signs & Signals
What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?
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What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?
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A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.
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Signs & Signals
What do orange signs generally indicate?
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What do orange signs generally indicate?
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Orange is the standard color for work zones and temporary traffic conditions.
7
Signs & Signals
Red signs are commonly used for ____.
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Red signs are commonly used for ____.
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Red is associated with stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, and other prohibitory messages.
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Signs & Signals
What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
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What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
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A steady yellow means the signal is about to change to red.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.
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