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Virginia: Vehicle controls and equipment

Hand position, turn and hand signals, mirrors and blind spots, headlights, antilock brakes, tires and towing a trailer. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.

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Vehicle controls and equipment — Part 1

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  1. If your steering wheel were a clock, at which positions should your hands be placed?

    A steering wheel seen from the driver's seat, with the numbers 1 to 12 of a clock face placed around its rim
    • 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock
    • 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock
    • 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
    • 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock
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    Correct answer: 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock

    The manual says your hands belong at the 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock positions on the wheel.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. How should you hold the steering wheel?

    A steering wheel seen from the driver's seat, with the numbers 1 to 12 of a clock face placed around its rim
    • With your palms pressed flat against the rim
    • With your fingertips only, keeping your thumbs off the wheel
    • With your fingers and thumbs, not gripping it with your palms
    • With one hand at the top and the other resting in your lap
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    Correct answer: With your fingers and thumbs, not gripping it with your palms

    The manual says to hold the wheel with your fingers and thumbs and to avoid gripping it with your palms.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 14 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. What should you remember about antilock brakes?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Pump them in short, quick presses
    • Never pump them
    • Pump them only on wet pavement
    • Pump them only when stopping from high speed
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    Correct answer: Never pump them

    The manual says never to pump antilock brakes.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. If your vehicle has antilock brakes, what should you do before you go out on the road?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Have them replaced with standard brakes first
    • Check your vehicle owner’s manual and practice braking
    • Drive only on dry pavement until they warm up
    • Turn the antilock system off before braking
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    Correct answer: Check your vehicle owner’s manual and practice braking

    You should understand how the brakes work by reading the owner’s manual and practicing braking before driving on the road.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 15 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. Whether you are changing lanes, passing, or entering or exiting a highway, what should you always do?

    A blue car on a road with two lanes of same-direction traffic, and a red car farther along the road in the other lane.
    • Use your turn signals and check traffic to the rear and sides
    • Sound your horn and speed up to get ahead of traffic
    • Turn on your hazard flashers
    • Move to the left lane first
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    Correct answer: Use your turn signals and check traffic to the rear and sides

    The manual says always to use your turn signals and check traffic to the rear and sides.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 17 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. Using your turn signal when you change lanes, turn, or enter or exit a highway is:

    • Required only on roads with several lanes
    • Required by law
    • Required only when other traffic is nearby
    • Recommended but not required by law
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    Correct answer: Required by law

    The manual says using your turn signal is required by law and lets nearby drivers know your intended movement.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. What does the manual say about using turn signals or hand signals when no other traffic is on the road?

    Top view of an empty intersection with striped crosswalks across the blue car’s street, one on each side of the junction; the blue car approaches from below and a yellow dashed curve bends right into the cross street.
    • Skip them, since no one can see them
    • Use them only after dark
    • Use them only at intersections
    • Use them anyway, as a good habit
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    Correct answer: Use them anyway, as a good habit

    You should develop the habit of signaling even when no other traffic is on the road.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. A driver gives a hand signal with the left hand and arm pointing straight out. What does this signal mean?

    The back of a blue car on a two-lane road; the driver's left arm is held straight out of the window to the side.
    • Left turn
    • Right turn
    • Slow or stop
    • Pass on the left
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    Correct answer: Left turn

    A left arm pointing straight out signals a left turn.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. A driver gives a hand signal with the left hand and arm pointing upward. What does this signal mean?

    The back of a blue car on a two-lane road; the driver's left arm is out of the window, bent at the elbow with the hand pointing up.
    • Left turn
    • Slow or stop
    • Right turn
    • Pass on the right
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    Correct answer: Right turn

    A left arm pointing upward signals a right turn.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. A driver gives a hand signal with the left hand and arm pointing downward. What does this signal mean?

    The back of a blue car on a two-lane road; the driver's left arm is out of the window, bent at the elbow with the hand pointing down.
    • Left turn
    • Slow or stop
    • Right turn
    • Back up
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    Correct answer: Slow or stop

    A left arm pointing downward signals that the driver is slowing or stopping.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. After you complete a turn or lane change, what should you make sure of?

    • That the turn signal is left on for a few seconds
    • That your hazard flashers are turned on
    • That you sound the horn to alert drivers behind you
    • That the turn signal stops flashing
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    Correct answer: That the turn signal stops flashing

    The turn signal should be off once the turn or lane change is complete.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 18 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. How should the inside rear view mirror be adjusted before you drive?

    Driver's-seat view: the road ahead through the windshield, a mirror at its top and one at each front door, every mirror filled with a pale silver sheen.
    • So it shows mostly the road surface behind you
    • So it shows the sides of your vehicle
    • So it frames the entire back window
    • So it is tilted toward the left side mirror
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    Correct answer: So it frames the entire back window

    The inside mirror should frame the whole back window.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 20 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. How should the side mirrors be adjusted before you drive?

    Driver's-seat view: the road ahead through the windshield, a mirror at its top and one at each front door, every mirror filled with a pale silver sheen.
    • So you can see as much of your vehicle as possible
    • So you can barely see the sides of your vehicle
    • So they show only the lane next to your vehicle
    • So they point straight down at the road
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    Correct answer: So you can barely see the sides of your vehicle

    The side mirrors should be set so you can barely see the sides of your own vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 20 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What are blind spots?

    A blue car on a road with two lanes of same-direction traffic, and a red car farther along the road in the other lane.
    • Places on the road where signs are hidden by trees or buildings
    • Areas behind your vehicle that mirrors show only in poor light
    • Parts of an intersection that are hidden from the driver ahead
    • Danger areas where vehicles around you cannot be easily seen
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    Correct answer: Danger areas where vehicles around you cannot be easily seen

    Blind spots are danger areas around your vehicle where other vehicles cannot be easily seen.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 20 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. What is the best way to see a car in your blind spot?

    Top view of a road with two lanes in the same direction: the blue car drives in the right lane just beside and slightly behind a white car in the left lane.
    • Quickly turn your head and glance over your shoulder
    • Look into your rearview mirror for a few seconds
    • Look into your side mirror and then slow down
    • Sound your horn and watch for a reaction
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    Correct answer: Quickly turn your head and glance over your shoulder

    A quick glance over your shoulder before changing lanes or passing is the best way to check a blind spot.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 20 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. According to the manual, what is the most common mistake drivers make when backing up?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Failing to look both ways behind them
    • Backing up with the headlights on
    • Glancing quickly to either side while backing
    • Turning their head to look out of the rear window
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    Correct answer: Failing to look both ways behind them

    The most common backing mistake is failing to look both ways behind the vehicle; mirrors do not give a full view.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. When backing up, how should you position yourself to see as much as possible?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Turn your body and head to the left and look out through the side window
    • Stay facing forward and rely on your inside and outside mirrors
    • Turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window
    • Keep both hands on the wheel and look only at the side mirrors
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    Correct answer: Turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window

    Turning your body and head to the right lets you look out through the rear window, which shows more than the mirrors do.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. How should you back up?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Quickly, so that you block the road for as little time as possible
    • Slowly, glancing quickly to either side for pedestrians and traffic
    • Slowly, keeping your eyes fixed only on the rear window
    • At normal speed, using only your mirrors to check for traffic
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    Correct answer: Slowly, glancing quickly to either side for pedestrians and traffic

    You should back up slowly and glance quickly to either side to check for pedestrians and approaching traffic.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. You must use your headlights at night and at which other times?

    The front of a blue car with both headlights lit, amber lights at its corners, a grille and a blank white license plate
    • Only when you are driving on a highway
    • At other times when it’s hard to see
    • Only when you are stopped on a shoulder
    • Only when you are following another vehicle
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    Correct answer: At other times when it’s hard to see

    Besides night, you must use headlights whenever it is hard to see.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. Virginia law requires headlights in rain, fog, snow or sleet when visibility is reduced to how many feet?

    A blue car on a two-lane road in thick fog, with the faint shape of another car ahead
    • 500 feet
    • 100 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 1,000 feet
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    Correct answer: 500 feet

    Headlights are required in inclement weather when visibility drops to 500 feet.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  21. When must you use your headlights because of your windshield wipers?

    A driver's view through a clear windshield of a two-lane road under a blue sky with a few clouds, both wiper blades resting along the bottom of the glass, and a gray car ahead.
    • Only if the wipers are on their fastest setting
    • Only if you are also driving at night
    • Whenever you use the wipers because of bad weather
    • Only if fog is present as well
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    Correct answer: Whenever you use the wipers because of bad weather

    Using the wipers because of bad weather means your headlights must be on too.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  22. What does using headlights at all times, including during the day, do for your vehicle?

    The front of a blue car with both headlights lit, amber lights at its corners, a grille and a blank white license plate
    • It reduces glare for other drivers
    • It increases your vehicle’s visibility
    • It makes your turn signals unnecessary
    • It lets you skip using low beams
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    Correct answer: It increases your vehicle’s visibility

    Daytime headlights make your vehicle easier for others to see.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 22 · Open this page in the manual

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  23. During which hours must you use your headlights?

    • Only after it is completely dark
    • From sunset to sunrise
    • From sunset until midnight
    • Only on roads that have no lighting
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    Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise

    Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise, and should go on as soon as light begins to fade.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  24. In cities and towns, except on streets with no lighting, which headlights should you use?

    At night, a blue car leaves a brightly lit stretch with streetlights and a gas station and drives onto a dark rural road with no streetlights
    • High beams
    • Parking lights
    • Low beams
    • Hazard lights
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    Correct answer: Low beams

    Low beams are for driving in cities and towns, except on streets where there is no lighting.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  25. What should you do with your headlights when you meet oncoming traffic at night?

    Two cars passing each other in opposite lanes on a dark two-lane road at night, both with headlights on
    • Switch to low beams
    • Keep your high beams on so you can see farther
    • Flash your high beams as a warning
    • Turn your headlights off until the vehicle passes
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    Correct answer: Switch to low beams

    Low beams keep you from blinding the oncoming driver.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  26. When following another vehicle at night, you should use low beams whenever you are within how many feet of the vehicle ahead?

    At night on a two-lane road, a blue car with its headlights on follows another car whose red taillights are glowing
    • 100 feet
    • 200 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 1,000 feet
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    Correct answer: 200 feet

    The manual says to use low beams when you are within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  27. On highways, you should use high-beam headlights unless another vehicle is within how many feet coming toward you?

    Two cars passing each other in opposite lanes on a dark two-lane road at night, both with headlights on
    • 250 feet
    • 750 feet
    • 1,000 feet
    • 500 feet
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    Correct answer: 500 feet

    High beams are fine on highways until another vehicle is within 500 feet coming toward you.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  28. The high beams of an oncoming car are on. What should you do?

    At night, an oncoming car's bright headlights shine a wide beam down a dark two-lane road toward a blue car
    • Glance toward the side of the road instead of looking at the lights
    • Flash your own high beams at the driver to remind him to dim
    • Look directly at the oncoming lights to judge the other vehicle’s position
    • Stop in your lane and wait until the other vehicle has passed
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    Correct answer: Glance toward the side of the road instead of looking at the lights

    Avoid looking directly at the bright lights; glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to find the other vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  29. An oncoming driver does not dim his headlights. What should you do with your high beams?

    At night, an oncoming car's bright headlights shine a wide beam down a dark two-lane road toward a blue car
    • Turn them on until the driver dims
    • Flash them once as a reminder
    • Keep them off
    • Turn them on only for a moment
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    Correct answer: Keep them off

    Even if the other driver does not dim, you should not turn on your high beams.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  30. Which headlights should you use in heavy fog?

    A blue car on a two-lane road in thick fog, with the faint shape of another car ahead
    • High-beam headlights
    • Parking lights only
    • Low-beam headlights
    • Hazard lights only
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    Correct answer: Low-beam headlights

    The manual says to use low-beam headlights in heavy fog.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  31. Which headlights should you use in the rain to see and be seen?

    Several cars with headlights on driving on a multi-lane highway in heavy rain, with spray rising from their tires
    • High-beam headlights
    • Low-beam headlights
    • Parking lights only
    • Hazard lights only
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    Correct answer: Low-beam headlights

    The manual says low beams let you see and be seen in the rain.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  32. In light rain or drizzle, what should you turn on to improve visibility?

    A blue car with its headlights on drives on a wet two-lane road in light rain, with small puddles near the edge.
    • Your hazard lights
    • Your high-beam headlights
    • Your rear window defroster
    • Your windshield wipers
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    Correct answer: Your windshield wipers

    In light rain or drizzle, wipers improve your visibility.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  33. Why can using your wipers for sprinkles be a problem?

    A blue car with its headlights on drives on a wet two-lane road in light rain, with small puddles near the edge.
    • It may use up the battery and stall the engine
    • It may crack the windshield in cold weather
    • It may wear out the blades and the motor
    • It may smear the windshield and make it harder to see
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    Correct answer: It may smear the windshield and make it harder to see

    Using the wipers for sprinkles may smear the windshield and make it harder to see.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  34. Before you start driving in snow, which parts of the car must you clear of snow and ice?

    A blue car parked among snowy pine trees, covered in a thick layer of snow
    • Only the windshield and the driver’s side windows
    • Only the hood and the roof of the vehicle
    • Only the parts you can reach from the driver’s seat
    • The entire car, including the roof, hood and rear
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    Correct answer: The entire car, including the roof, hood and rear

    The manual says to remove snow and ice from your entire car, including roof, hood and rear.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  35. Why must you remove snow and ice left on your car?

    A blue car parked among snowy pine trees, covered in a thick layer of snow
    • It can fly off and create a hazard for other motorists
    • It can add enough weight to damage the suspension
    • It can melt and make the inside of the car wet
    • It can make your tires wear faster
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    Correct answer: It can fly off and create a hazard for other motorists

    Snow and ice left on the car can fly off at speed and endanger other motorists.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  36. Which parts of your car must you clear of snow or ice so you can see and communicate with other drivers?

    A blue car parked among snowy pine trees, covered in a thick layer of snow
    • Only the windshield and the mirrors
    • Only the front windows and the headlights
    • All windows, mirrors and front and rear lights
    • Only the windshield and the taillights
    Show answer

    Correct answer: All windows, mirrors and front and rear lights

    Windows, mirrors and lights must be clear so you can see and be seen.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  37. What should you equip your car with to help prevent skidding and reduce stopping distance in snow?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Summer tires and a spare
    • Wider wheels or heavier brakes
    • All-weather snow tires or chains
    • Racing tires or wheel covers
    Show answer

    Correct answer: All-weather snow tires or chains

    All-weather snow tires or chains help prevent skidding and reduce stopping distance.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 23 · Open this page in the manual

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  38. How often must your vehicle pass a safety inspection?

    • Every six months
    • Every two years
    • Every year
    • Only when you sell the vehicle
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    Correct answer: Every year

    Virginia requires an annual vehicle safety inspection and a valid inspection sticker.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 33 · Open this page in the manual

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  39. In certain localities, what must your vehicle also pass?

    • An emissions inspection
    • A noise inspection
    • A second safety inspection each year
    • A tire alignment inspection
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    Correct answer: An emissions inspection

    Some localities add an emissions inspection to the annual safety inspection.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 33 · Open this page in the manual

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  40. How often should you check your tires for wear and damage using the penny test?

    A copper penny pushed upside down into a tire tread groove, with the tread rising over the top of Lincoln's head.
    • Once every year, at the safety inspection
    • Only when a tire looks flat
    • Once every week, before driving to work
    • Once every month, or before a long road trip
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    Correct answer: Once every month, or before a long road trip

    The penny test is recommended monthly and before long trips.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 33 · Open this page in the manual

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  41. In the penny test, what part of Abraham Lincoln do you hold between your thumb and forefinger?

    Close-up of a tire's tread: rows of rubber ribs with deep grooves between them.
    • His head
    • His body
    • His hat
    • His portrait frame
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    Correct answer: His body

    The test starts by holding the penny by Lincoln’s body so his head can go into the tread groove.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 33 · Open this page in the manual

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  42. In the penny test, where on the tire should you place Lincoln’s head into a groove?

    A copper penny pushed upside down into a tire tread groove, with the tread rising over the top of Lincoln's head.
    • At the point where the tread appears to be lowest
    • At the point where the tread appears to be highest
    • At the center of the tire sidewall
    • At any point near the tire valve
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    Correct answer: At the point where the tread appears to be lowest

    You test the spot that looks most worn, which is where the tread is lowest.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 34 · Open this page in the manual

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  43. In the penny test, how do you know you are driving with a safe amount of tread?

    Close-up of a tire's tread: rows of rubber ribs with deep grooves between them.
    • All of Lincoln’s head is visible above the tread
    • Lincoln’s whole body disappears into the groove
    • Any part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread
    • The tread covers none of the penny
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    Correct answer: Any part of Lincoln’s head is covered by the tread

    If the tread covers any part of Lincoln’s head, there is still a safe amount of tread.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 34 · Open this page in the manual

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  44. What happens when your tire tread wears below the safe amount?

    A car wheel seen from the side: a black tire around a silver five-spoke rim, standing on grey pavement.
    • Your tire pressure rises above the recommended PSI level
    • Your car’s grip on the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced
    • Your vehicle will no longer be able to pass an emissions inspection
    • Your car’s braking distance stays the same on wet roads
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    Correct answer: Your car’s grip on the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced

    Worn tread greatly reduces grip in bad conditions.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 34 · Open this page in the manual

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  45. When should you check your tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge?

    A hand pressing a tire pressure gauge onto the valve stem of a car's wheel
    • After driving a long distance
    • Only after a tire looks flat
    • Right after the vehicle is started
    • Prior to entering the vehicle
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Prior to entering the vehicle

    The manual says to check pressure before you enter the vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 34 · Open this page in the manual

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  46. Where is the recommended tire pressure (PSI) for your vehicle located?

    A hand pressing a tire pressure gauge onto the valve stem of a car's wheel
    • Printed on the tread surface of each tire near the rim
    • On the vehicle registration card kept in the glove box
    • On the safety inspection sticker on the windshield
    • The owner’s manual or the driver’s side door jamb
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    Correct answer: The owner’s manual or the driver’s side door jamb

    The recommended PSI is in the owner’s manual or on the driver’s side door jamb.

    Source: ⁨Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))⁩, page 34 · Open this page in the manual

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