Free Virginia Permit Practice Test
Prepare for the Virginia DMV knowledge test with unlimited free practice questions modeled on the real Virginia learner's permit exam.
Start Free Virginia Permit Practice TestWhat Is the Virginia Permit Test?
The Virginia permit test is the written knowledge exam required to earn a Virginia learner's permit. Administered by the Virginia DMV, it is based on the official Virginia driver handbook.
The Virginia DMV knowledge exam has two parts: 10 road-sign questions (all 10 must be answered correctly) and 30 general-knowledge questions (80% to pass). It covers the Virginia Driver's Manual.
You must also pass a vision test. The learner's permit must be held for at least 9 months for drivers under 18 before a provisional license.
In Virginia, new drivers typically begin with a learner's permit at 15 years, 6 months, required: 36 classroom + 14 hrs driving, and log 45 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving over a 9 months permit hold before earning a provisional license. The Virginia DMV administers the knowledge test, permits, and driver's licenses statewide.
Virginia Permit Test Quick Facts
40 questions (10 signs + 30 general)
Test requirement
15 years, 6 months
Minimum permit age
Required: 36 classroom + 14 hrs driving
Driver education
45 hours (10 at night)
Supervised driving
9 months
Permit hold period
Virginia DMV
Licensing agency
Official Virginia driver handbook
Source material
Multiple choice
Format
What the Virginia Knowledge Exam Covers
Every question on the Virginia knowledge test is drawn from the official Virginia driver handbook. The major subject areas include:
- Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
- Traffic laws and right-of-way rules
- Safe driving practices and defensive driving
- Speed limits, following distance, and stopping
- Alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse awareness
- Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles
How to Prepare for the Virginia Permit Test
- 1Read the official Virginia driver handbook cover to cover — it is the source for every question on the Virginia DMV knowledge test.
- 2Take a free Virginia permit practice test to find which topics you already know and which need more study.
- 3Re-read the handbook sections covering your weakest topics, then re-test until you consistently meet the passing requirement.
- 4Review road signs separately — sign-recognition questions are a large part of the Virginia knowledge exam.
Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
Take our free Virginia permit practice test as many times as you need. Questions are modeled on the real Virginia DMV knowledge test so you walk in confident on exam day.
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Virginia Permit Test FAQs
How many questions are on the Virginia permit test?
The Virginia DMV knowledge test requires 40 questions (10 signs + 30 general).
What is the passing score for the Virginia permit test?
You must meet the passing requirement on the Virginia knowledge test to receive a learner's permit. The exact requirement is set by the Virginia DMV.
Is the free Virginia permit practice test like the real exam?
Our free Virginia permit practice test is modeled on the Virginia DMV knowledge exam and covers the same topics from the official Virginia driver handbook — road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way, and safe driving. You can retake it as many times as you like.
What should I study for the Virginia permit test?
Study the official Virginia driver handbook, with extra attention to road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices — the core topics on the Virginia DMV knowledge test. Then take a free Virginia permit practice test to check your readiness before exam day.
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