Virginia Permit Test Practice
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) runs a two-part knowledge exam with a twist: the first part is 10 road-sign questions, and you must answer all 10 correctly before you can move on. Part two has 30 general knowledge questions, and you need 24 right (80%). Miss a single sign and you're done for the day, so signs deserve serious study.
You can get a learner's permit at 15 and a half for just $3 plus the license cost. Teens hold it at least nine months, log 45 hours of supervised driving (15 after sunset) and finish a state-approved driver education course. Many Virginia teens then receive their license at a ceremony in juvenile court. Practicing free on DMV Permit Prep lets you drill every sign until a perfect 10 is routine, then move on to Virginia's rules for passing, school buses and the hands-free law.
- Questions
- 40
- To pass
- 34 correct
- Permit age
- 15 and a half
- Practice
- 45 hours, 15 after sunset
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Virginia permit test sample questions
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1. In Virginia, a provisional license holder under 18 may not drive between:
2. After the first year, how many passengers under 21 may a Virginia provisional driver under 18 carry, with limited exceptions?
3. On part two of the Virginia knowledge exam, how many of the 30 general questions must you answer correctly?
4. To move across several lanes, you should:
5. Total stopping distance is made up of:
How to get your learner's permit in Virginia
- 1Study the Virginia Driver's Manual, especially the road-sign section.
- 2Gather one proof of identity, one proof of legal presence and two proofs of Virginia residency.
- 3Have a parent or guardian sign the application if you're under 18.
- 4Visit a DMV customer service center, pass the vision screening and the two-part knowledge exam.
- 5Pay the $3 permit fee plus the license cost to receive your learner's permit.
- 6Complete state-approved driver education and log 45 supervised hours (15 after sunset).
- 7Hold the permit at least 9 months before getting your provisional license.
Provisional drivers under 18 may carry only one passenger under 21 in the first year, can't drive from midnight to 4 a.m. and may not use a phone at all. Permit holding period: 9 months (under 18). Fee: $3 (plus the yearly license cost).
The Virginia knowledge test
Two parts at a DMV customer service center: 10 road-sign questions you must answer perfectly, then 30 general knowledge questions with at least 24 correct.
Study tips for Virginia
- Master every road sign shape, color and symbol; one wrong answer on the 10 sign questions ends the test.
- Learn Virginia's under-18 phone ban and the hands-free law that covers all drivers.
- Review Virginia's school bus rules and passing distances for bicycles, which are common test topics.
CDL in Virginia
Virginia DMV issues a commercial learner's permit after you pass the CDL general knowledge exam and any class or endorsement tests, and first-time Class A or B applicants must complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.
Motorcycle in Virginia
Virginia offers a motorcycle learner's permit after the motorcycle knowledge exam; permit riders may ride only from 4 a.m. to midnight, without passengers, supervised by a licensed rider 21+ on another motorcycle. Completing a Virginia Rider Training Program course can waive DMV testing.
Virginia permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Virginia permit test?
The exam has two parts: 10 road-sign questions that you must answer perfectly, and 30 general knowledge questions where you need at least 24 correct.
How much is a learner's permit in Virginia?
The Virginia learner's permit fee is $3, plus the yearly cost of a driver's license.
How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Virginia?
Drivers under 18 must hold the permit for at least nine months and complete driver education before getting a license.
Are Virginia's adult permit rules changing?
Virginia DMV says new driver training requirements for first-time applicants ages 18 through 20 begin January 1, 2027. Check the DMV's revised permit FAQ for details.
Official information: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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