VA Learners Permit Test Questions with
Correct Answers
Put your hands at ___ oclock and ____ ocklock on the steering wheel
8 oclock and 4 oclock
What is the maximum speed limit on a non-rural interstate highway?
55 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway if it is in certain rural
areas?
70 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone if the school zone light is flashing?
25 MPH
What is maximum speed limit in a residential zone?
25 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit in a business zone?
25 MPH
What are the three factors which determine the distance it will take you to stop your
vehicle?
Perception time
Reaction time
Braking distance
What is perception time?
, The time it takes you to recognize a hazard.
What is Reaction distance?
The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a problem and the time you
apply your brakes
What is Braking Distance?
The distance your car travels after you apply the brakes.
What factors affect perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance?
Weather, Visibility, and your Physical and Mental Condition
What additional factors affect braking distance?
How fast your car is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the
pavement.
Wet pavement can ________ your braking distance.
double
Should you pump anti-lock brakes?
No, you should NEVER pump anti-lock brakes
What is the stopping distance at 25MPH?
85 feet.
What is the stopping distance at 35MPH?
135 feet
What is the stopping distance at 45 MPH?
Correct Answers
Put your hands at ___ oclock and ____ ocklock on the steering wheel
8 oclock and 4 oclock
What is the maximum speed limit on a non-rural interstate highway?
55 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway if it is in certain rural
areas?
70 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone if the school zone light is flashing?
25 MPH
What is maximum speed limit in a residential zone?
25 MPH
What is the maximum speed limit in a business zone?
25 MPH
What are the three factors which determine the distance it will take you to stop your
vehicle?
Perception time
Reaction time
Braking distance
What is perception time?
, The time it takes you to recognize a hazard.
What is Reaction distance?
The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a problem and the time you
apply your brakes
What is Braking Distance?
The distance your car travels after you apply the brakes.
What factors affect perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance?
Weather, Visibility, and your Physical and Mental Condition
What additional factors affect braking distance?
How fast your car is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the
pavement.
Wet pavement can ________ your braking distance.
double
Should you pump anti-lock brakes?
No, you should NEVER pump anti-lock brakes
What is the stopping distance at 25MPH?
85 feet.
What is the stopping distance at 35MPH?
135 feet
What is the stopping distance at 45 MPH?
