VA Permit practice Updated for 2026
Two-part knowledge exam
Independent practice with answer explanations. Read it alongside the state driver handbook.
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Use this Virginia permit practice guide to choose a starting point and compare the available study formats. Its leading topic groups are signs & signals, hazards, weather & emergencies and speed, space & following distance; these describe this practice selection, not the agency’s published test weighting. Read each situation before choosing an answer, then use the explanation and source link to understand the rule behind it. When an answer surprises you, return to that part of the handbook rather than memorizing the position of the correct choice. Review your missed questions before starting another test. These independent exercises support handbook study; they are not the licensing examination or a guarantee of passing.
Our two-part practice selects 10 road-sign questions and 30 general-knowledge questions, with separate targets of 10 and 24 correct. Traffic-light questions belong to general knowledge, not the sign-identification part. Short sets and immediate explanations help you learn. Read the full manual alongside your practice.
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Practice safe space, vehicle checks, weather, parking and sharing the road.
30 questionsRecognize regulatory and warning signs. Use this topic to prepare for the road-sign part of the two-part practice.
12 questionsStudy current Virginia signal laws, including red-arrow exceptions and failed signals. These questions belong to general knowledge, not the road-sign identification part.
30 questionsLearn Virginia-specific speed limits, passing rules, school-bus exceptions, lighting and driver responsibilities.
20 questionsSeparate administrative practice on Virginia permit eligibility, supervision, documents and testing. Dated adult-rule scenarios use September 2026 requirements; check DMV for changes effective January 1, 2027. Practice these requirements in their own topic quiz.
7 questionsSeparate current-code scenarios on learner and provisional passenger limits and nighttime driving. Credential-specific exceptions do not transfer automatically. Practice these rules in their own topic quiz.
Study CDL general knowledge, air brakes, combinations and passenger vehicles, with separate licensing practice.
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You must be at least 15 years and six months old to apply for a Virginia learner permit. Applicants under 18 need written parent or guardian consent unless legally emancipated. The permit allows the supervised-learning stage, not independent driving or automatic eligibility for a driver license.
Virginia DMV: Learner Permit (opens in a new tab)Complete Virginia's permit application and present the required supporting documents to DMV. A first-time applicant must pass a vision screening and the two-part knowledge examination. Check DMV's document guidance before the visit so that your identity, residency and other required evidence match your application circumstances.
Virginia DMV: Learner Permit (opens in a new tab)For licensing before 18, Virginia requires at least nine months with a learner permit and completion of approved driver education. You also need 45 hours of supervised driving, including 15 after sunset. Finishing the knowledge test alone does not complete these teen licensing requirements.
Virginia DMV: Learner Permit (opens in a new tab)Check the agency for updates before you apply.
The Virginia knowledge test given by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has 40 questions in two parts (10 road-sign and 30 general-knowledge). To pass you need all 10 sign questions plus 24 of 30 general-knowledge questions.
The minimum age for a Virginia learner's permit is 15 years and 6 months, according to Virginia DMV.
The knowledge test is given by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Check its website for current locations, fees and appointment rules before you go.
Complete Virginia's permit application and present the required supporting documents to DMV. A first-time applicant must pass a vision screening and the two-part knowledge examination. Check DMV's document guidance before the visit so that your identity, residency and other required evidence match your application circumstances.
For licensing before 18, Virginia requires at least nine months with a learner permit and completion of approved driver education. You also need 45 hours of supervised driving, including 15 after sunset. Finishing the knowledge test alone does not complete these teen licensing requirements.
Choose your license type or a topic to review. Read the handbook, try a practice test, and return to any rules you missed.
Looking for a sign’s meaning? Compare road-sign pictures and meanings, then return to your state practice for local rules.
