Virginia permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the Virginia permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the Virginia driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the Virginia DMV
Once you become a Virginia resident, what is the deadline for registering a vehicle you brought from another state?
Virginia expects a new resident to title and register a car from another state within 30 days. Driving on the old state's plates after that deadline breaks the law.
Practice for Virginia
Questions on Virginia laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in Virginia sees these sets. 449 practice questions: the Virginia sets, national lessons and road signs.
Virginia: Laws & Licensing
Licensing, alcohol, penalty and crash rules.
Virginia: Road Rules
Right-of-way, signs, speed and safe driving.
Virginia exam simulator
35 random questions from the Virginia practice pool, 86% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The Virginia manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for Virginia.
Virginia CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the Virginia driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
Virginia driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 30 of 35 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the Virginia DMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
Virginia permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the Virginia permit test?
The Virginia knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 30 correct (86%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the Virginia DMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in Virginia?
In Virginia you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15½. Check the Virginia DMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real Virginia DMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the Virginia driver handbook and Virginia law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the Virginia DMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for Virginia and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the Virginia DMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the Virginia DMV.