Virginia Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
For a driver aged 21 or older, at what blood alcohol content (BAC) does Virginia law consider you to be driving under the influence?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (April 2026). 13 of the 20 Virginia questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Virginia or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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For a driver aged 21 or older, at what blood alcohol content (BAC) does Virginia law consider you to be driving under the influence?
- A .02 percent or higher
- B .05 percent or higher
- C .08 percent or higher
- D .10 percent or higher
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C. .08 percent or higher
Drivers 21 and older are legally under the influence at a BAC of .08 percent or higher. You can still be convicted below .08 if your driving is impaired.
How far ahead of a turn should you start signaling, according to the Virginia manual?
- A At least 50 feet (about 1 to 2 seconds)
- B At least 100 feet (about 3 to 4 seconds)
- C At least 200 feet (about 7 to 10 seconds)
- D Only as you begin to turn the wheel
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B. At least 100 feet (about 3 to 4 seconds)
Signal at least three or four seconds, or about 100 feet, before you turn. Early signals tell drivers and pedestrians what you are about to do so they can react.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Virginia?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to reach and connect to the hydrant quickly.
What is the maximum fine for speeding in a Virginia highway work zone?
- A $100
- B $250
- C $500
- D $1,000
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C. $500
Speeding in a highway work zone can bring a fine of up to $500. Workers' lives depend on drivers obeying posted work zone limits, and some zones use photo speed enforcement.
In Virginia, what does a pink sign with black lettering warn you about?
- A A traffic incident area, such as a crash scene
- B A historical or cultural site
- C A construction zone or a road maintenance work area
- D A school zone with children nearby
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A. A traffic incident area, such as a crash scene
Orange and black signs warn of construction, while pink and black signs mark incident areas such as crash scenes. Both may be paired with temporary black-and-white regulatory signs, so slow down and follow them.