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US Virginia DMV Vehicle Technique Test 8

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Virginia — Vehicle Technique DMV — Virginia (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Virginia State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Virginia DMV Vehicle Technique permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Virginia (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Virginia.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Virginia, USA — Vehicle Technique permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Virginia — Vehicle Technique · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Virginia — Vehicle Technique · Country: USA · Region: USA — Virginia

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
What is octane?
A) speed rating
B) color additive
C) ethanol percent
D) fuel knock resistance rating
Question 2
How load a roof rack safely?
A) centered, secured, within limits
B) loose is fine
C) over limit ok
D) all at back
Question 3
What is GVWR?
A) tire brand
B) max loaded vehicle weight rating
C) top speed
D) paint code
Question 4
How check lights?
A) ask passenger always
B) never
C) walk-around before driving
D) only at night
Question 5
What causes most breakdowns?
A) radio failure
B) dirty windows
C) old maps
D) battery, tires, overheating
Question 6
What to do if accelerator sticks?
A) turn off at speed
B) pump gas
C) open door
D) shift neutral, brake, pull over
Question 7
What to do if brakes fail?
A) pump (non-ABS), parking brake gradually, steer safe
B) jump out
C) speed up
D) close eyes
Question 8
What to do if tire blows?
A) accelerate
B) jerk wheel
C) slam brakes
D) firm grip, ease off gas, pull over
Question 9
How cross flooded road?
A) walk first always
B) turn around (6 inches can stall)
C) follow others
D) speed through
Question 10
What is black ice response?
A) turn sharply
B) accelerate
C) brake hard
D) ease off, no sudden moves
Question 11
How drive in fog?
A) tailgate lights ahead
B) hazards while moving
C) high beams
D) low beams, slow, larger gaps
Question 12
What is sun glare fix?
A) high beams
B) speed up
C) look away fully
D) visor, sunglasses, slow down
Question 13
How back up safely?
A) look back, mirrors, slow
B) no need to look
C) fast with camera only
D) mirrors only
Question 14
What is 360 check before moving?
A) honk twice
B) scan all around the vehicle
C) adjust radio
D) check phone
Question 15
How use turn signals?
A) never
B) after turn
C) during turn
D) 100+ feet before turn/lane change
Question 16
What is space cushion?
A) tight packing
B) legroom
C) open space around your car
D) trunk space
Question 17
How handle tailgaters?
A) brake-check
B) let them pass (move right)
C) speed up lots
D) block lane
Question 18
What is road rage response?
A) stay calm, don't engage, leave
B) race them
C) follow them
D) gesture back
Question 19
How often check tire pressure?
A) monthly (and before long trips)
B) yearly
C) never
D) only when flat
Question 20
What is correct tire tread minimum?
A) 1 inch
B) no minimum
C) paper thin ok
D) 2/32 inch

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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Study Tips:

  • Study your state manual first
  • Master signs before laws
  • Do motorcycle/CDL separately
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