Full practice exam
- 40 questions, 34 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026))
Virginia Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Virginia (VA) DMV knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 40questions
- 34to pass (85%)
- $0full exam here
Each part must be passed: Traffic signs (10 of 10), General knowledge (24 of 30).
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Virginia permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsTraffic lights, sign shapes and colors, work zones, lane lines and curbs.
- Rules of the roadSpeed limits, stopping, right-of-way, roundabouts, passing and turns.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, light rail, trucks, backing and parking.
- Defensive drivingHeadlights, bad weather, distraction, drowsiness, crashes and traffic stops.
- Seat belts, alcohol & penaltiesSeat belts and child seats, BAC limits, DUI penalties and demerit points.
- Tests, licenses & your carThe two-part exam, vision, permits, inspections and insurance.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Virginia permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Virginia Driver's Manual.
A two-part test
Part one is 10 traffic sign questions and you must get every one right before you can move on. Part two is multiple choice on laws and safe driving; you need at least 80 percent. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 3)
Waiting after a fail
You can take the exam once per business day. Under 18, you must wait a full 15 days after a failed exam before trying again. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 3)
Three fails means a course
After failing the knowledge exam three times, you need to complete driver education classroom training (or an approved 8-hour manual course) before a fourth try. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 3)
Permit supervision
On a learner's permit, a licensed driver 21 or older must sit in the front passenger seat; a brother, sister or guardian aged 18 to 20 also counts. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 31)
Reckless at 20 over
Driving 20 mph or more over the limit, or faster than 85 mph anywhere, can be charged as reckless driving, a criminal offense. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 14)
No phone in your hand
Virginia bans holding a phone while driving unless you're lawfully parked or stopped or in an emergency. Navigation is fine if you don't hold it or type. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 24)
Virginia permit test FAQ
How does the Virginia knowledge exam work?
It's taken on a computer in two parts. First, 10 traffic sign questions: you must answer all 10 correctly. Then a multiple-choice part on laws and safe driving, where you need at least 80 percent. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 3)
What happens if I fail the knowledge exam?
You can test only once per business day, and if you're under 18 you must wait a full 15 days. After three fails, you must finish driver education classroom training (or, in some cases, an approved 8-hour course based on the manual) before trying again. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 3)
Who can supervise me on a learner's permit?
A licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat, alert and able to help. A legal guardian, brother, sister, half- or step-sibling aged 18 to 20 may also supervise. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 31)
What are the alcohol limits for drivers under 21?
Virginia has zero tolerance. Under 21, driving with a BAC of at least .02 but under .08 can bring a one-year license suspension plus a $500 minimum fine or 50 hours of community service; at .08 or more you face adult DUI penalties. (Virginia Driver's Manual, p. 30–31)
Read the official Virginia Driver's Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (dMV 39 (April 27, 2026)). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page. A PDF viewer counts the cover too, so its page numbers run 2 higher.
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