Virginia Permit Practice Test
This free Virginia permit practice test gives you 19 questions on road signs, traffic rules, pavement markings, and Virginia-specific facts. Every answer is checked instantly, with a short explanation.
What the Virginia questions cover
This practice test holds 19 questions split across four areas: 7 on road signs, 6 on rules of the road, 2 on pavement markings, and 4 on facts specific to Virginia. The sign questions ask about shapes, colors, and meanings. The rules questions deal with right-of-way, speed, passing, and following distance. The marking questions cover what solid and broken lines allow. The state questions check the Virginia numbers described below.
Virginia facts behind the state questions
Every state-specific answer in this test comes from a short list of verified Virginia facts. Licensing is handled by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The minimum age for a learner’s permit is 15 years and 6 months. Drivers under 18 must complete 45 hours of supervised practice. The per-se blood alcohol limit for adult drivers is 0.08.
| Item | Virginia |
|---|---|
| Licensing agency | Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
| Minimum permit age | 15 years and 6 months |
| Supervised practice hours (under 18) | 45 |
| Adult per-se BAC limit | 0.08 |
How the practice test works
You answer 19 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. Pick an answer and the test marks it right or wrong on the spot, then shows a one-line explanation of the correct choice. When you finish, a full review lists every question with your answer next to the correct one, so you can see exactly what to study. Your best score is saved in your browser, and you can retake the test as many times as you want to beat it.
This is an independent practice tool. It is not affiliated with the Virginia DMV or any state agency, and it is not the official knowledge exam. Requirements change over time. Treat Virginia’s official driver manual as the authority on current rules, and use this page to build recall before you open it.