Virginia DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 2: 12 Questions

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What Mini Test 2 Covers

The questions in this test ask about:

• Pedestrian Crosswalk Yield
• Left Turn Yield
• Blocked Intersection on Green
• Flashing Yellow Arrow
• Yield Sign Requirement
• T-Intersection Yield
• Dark Signal Four-Way Stop
• Virginia Roundabout Entry
• Pedestrian When Turning
• Through Traffic Priority
• Emergency Vehicle Response
• Emergency Vehicle in Intersection

Try 5 Questions from This Test

1. When approaching a marked crosswalk with a pedestrian crossing, you must:

   • A. Slow down or stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
   • B. Drive around the pedestrian if there is room
   • C. Honk to warn the pedestrian and continue
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   A. Slow down or stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

   People in a crosswalk have the right-of-way. You must wait until they are safely out of your lane.

2. If you are turning left at an intersection and oncoming traffic is present, you should:

   • A. Turn quickly before the oncoming vehicle reaches the intersection
   • B. Force your way through because you signaled first
   • C. Yield to oncoming vehicles and turn only when there is a safe gap
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   C. Yield to oncoming vehicles and turn only when there is a safe gap

   Left turns must yield to oncoming traffic unless you have a protected green arrow.

3. At an intersection with a green light but backed-up traffic on the far side, you should:

   • A. Drive into the crosswalk to hold your place
   • B. Wait until there is space beyond the intersection before moving
   • C. Enter the intersection and stop in the middle
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   B. Wait until there is space beyond the intersection before moving

   You must not block the intersection. Do not enter unless you can clear it completely.

4. When two vehicles arrive at a T-intersection, the driver on the ending road must:

   • A. Yield to traffic on the through road
   • B. Proceed first because they have a stop line
   • C. Treat it as a green light
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   A. Yield to traffic on the through road

   The driver on the side road must yield to vehicles on the through roadway.

5. When entering a roundabout, you must:

   • A. Stop in the circle to look for your exit
   • B. Yield to traffic already in the circle
   • C. Enter immediately because you are on the right
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   B. Yield to traffic already in the circle

   Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Wait for a safe gap before entering.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

1. Q1. When approaching a marked crosswalk with a pedestrian crossing, you must:

   Correct answer: Slow down or stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

   Why: People in a crosswalk have the right-of-way. You must wait until they are safely out of your lane.

2. Q2. If you are turning left at an intersection and oncoming traffic is present, you should:

   Correct answer: Yield to oncoming vehicles and turn only when there is a safe gap

   Why: Left turns must yield to oncoming traffic unless you have a protected green arrow.

3. Q3. At an intersection with a green light but backed-up traffic on the far side, you should:

   Correct answer: Wait until there is space beyond the intersection before moving

   Why: You must not block the intersection. Do not enter unless you can clear it completely.

4. Q4. A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means you:

   Correct answer: May turn left but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

   Why: Flashing yellow arrows allow a left turn only after yielding to others using the intersection.

5. Q5. When you see a yield sign at an intersection, you must:

   Correct answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians

   Why: Yield signs mean you must let other road users go first when they would otherwise reach the intersection with you.

6. Q6. When two vehicles arrive at a T-intersection, the driver on the ending road must:

   Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the through road

   Why: The driver on the side road must yield to vehicles on the through roadway.

7. Q7. If traffic signals are not working at an intersection, you should treat it as:

   Correct answer: An all-way stop, following the rules for stop signs

   Why: When signals are dark, act as though each approach has a stop sign and proceed carefully.

8. Q8. When entering a roundabout, you must:

   Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle

   Why: Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Wait for a safe gap before entering.

9. Q9. You are turning left and a pedestrian is crossing the street you will enter. You should:

   Correct answer: Wait until the pedestrian has crossed your lane

   Why: Pedestrians in the crosswalk must be allowed to cross completely before you turn.

10. Q10. When driving straight through an intersection and another vehicle is waiting to turn left across your path, you should:

    Correct answer: Continue carefully; you usually have the right-of-way

    Why: Traffic going straight normally has the right-of-way over left turns, but always be ready to brake if needed.

11. Q11. You see an emergency vehicle behind you with flashing lights and siren on. You must:

    Correct answer: Pull over to the right side of the road and stop

    Why: Move to the right and stop so emergency vehicles can pass quickly and safely.

12. Q12. If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you should:

    Correct answer: Continue through the intersection, then pull over to the right and stop

    Why: Clear the intersection first, then pull over and stop so you do not block the path of the emergency vehicle.