Sharing the Road — Virginia
Virginia DMV practice test: 664 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Part1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24. Sharing the Road: 76 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Virginia Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 76 (11% of 664 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (76)
1. A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
- They’re difficult to see in traffic. ✓
- They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
- They always have the right-of-way.
- They don’t have rearview mirrors.
Answer: A. They’re difficult to see in traffic.
2. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
- Always bring the car to a complete stop.
- Slow down and be prepared to stop. ✓
- All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
- Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.
Answer: B. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
3. Motorcycles are entitled to:
- The bicycle lane.
- The same full lane width as other motor vehicles. ✓
- Half the width of a lane.
- The width of the sidewalk.
Answer: B. The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
4. When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should slow down, look, and listen.
- True ✓
- False
Answer: A. True
5. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.
- True
- False ✓
Answer: B. False
6. When approaching a school bus with flashing signals and an extended stop sign, you must stop and remain stopped until:
- The bus driver signals you to pass.
- The bus signals stop flashing.
- All children are clear of the roadway and the bus moves again. ✓
- The bus moves again.
Answer: C. All children are clear of the roadway and the bus moves again.
7. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
- Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks. ✓
- Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
- Go through as soon as the train passes.
- Go through when one of the tracks is free.
Answer: A. Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
8. When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
- True ✓
- False
Answer: A. True
9. When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
- Slow down until it passes you.
- Drive to the right side of the road and stop. ✓
- Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
- Merge into the right lane and continue driving.
Answer: B. Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
10. If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
- It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
- You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
- When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding. ✓
- Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.
Answer: C. When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook