Virginia DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions
Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Virginia driving rules, including Virginia fire hydrant distance, Virginia crosswalk distance, double parking prohibition and sidewalk parking prohibition. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Virginia Fire Hydrant Distance
- Virginia Crosswalk Distance
- Double Parking Prohibition
- Sidewalk Parking Prohibition
- Door Opening Safety
- Bicycle Passing Behavior
- Crosswalk Stop Prohibition
- Hill Parking Set Brake
- Highway Shoulder Stop
- Safe Vehicle Backing
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, unless a sign allows otherwise?
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A. 15 feet
Parking too close to a hydrant can slow firefighters in an emergency, so a clear space is required.
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Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
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C. 20 feet
Leaving space near crosswalks helps drivers and pedestrians see each other more easily.
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You want to park near a railroad crossing in Virginia. What is the closest you may park to the crossing?
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B. 50 feet
Virginia does not allow parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
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Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:
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A. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles
Looking for cyclists and cars helps prevent “dooring” crashes.
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When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:
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C. Slow down and leave at least three feet between your vehicle and the bike
Virginia law requires drivers to pass bicyclists with at least three feet of clearance and at a reasonable speed.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, unless a sign allows otherwise?
Correct answer: 15 feet
Why: Parking too close to a hydrant can slow firefighters in an emergency, so a clear space is required.
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Q2. Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
Correct answer: 20 feet
Why: Leaving space near crosswalks helps drivers and pedestrians see each other more easily.
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Q3. You want to park near a railroad crossing in Virginia. What is the closest you may park to the crossing?
Correct answer: 50 feet
Why: Virginia does not allow parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
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Q4. Double parking (stopping beside a car already parked at the curb) is:
Correct answer: Illegal because it blocks traffic and creates a hazard
Why: Double-parked vehicles block lanes and can hide people crossing the street.
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Q5. It is illegal to park on a sidewalk because:
Correct answer: It blocks people walking and may force them into the road
Why: Sidewalks are for pedestrians. Parking there is unsafe for people on foot.
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Q6. Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles
Why: Looking for cyclists and cars helps prevent “dooring” crashes.
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Q7. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and leave at least three feet between your vehicle and the bike
Why: Virginia law requires drivers to pass bicyclists with at least three feet of clearance and at a reasonable speed.
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Q8. Motorcycles can be harder to see in traffic because:
Correct answer: They are smaller and can disappear in blind spots
Why: Always check mirrors and blind spots carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes or turning.
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Q9. Stopping in a crosswalk while waiting at a red light is:
Correct answer: Unsafe because it blocks pedestrians
Why: You must stop before the crosswalk so people can cross safely in front of your vehicle.
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Q10. When parking on a hill, the safest thing to do before leaving your vehicle is:
Correct answer: Set the parking brake and turn the wheels so a roll would move the car away from traffic
Why: Turning the wheels and using the parking brake help prevent your car from rolling into the road.
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Q11. If you must stop on the shoulder of a busy road, you should:
Correct answer: Move as far off the roadway as possible and turn on hazard lights
Why: Getting your vehicle well off the road and using hazard lights makes you easier to see and safer.
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Q12. Backing your vehicle safely begins with:
Correct answer: Checking behind and around your car and backing slowly while looking over your shoulder
Why: Turning and looking to the rear while backing slowly helps you avoid people and objects behind your vehicle.