DMV Practice Test Virginia (2025)

1. This road sign is:

a guide sign.
a regulatory sign.
a warning sign.
a speed reduction sign.

2. This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.

reaction speed
minimum speed
maximum speed
suggested speed

3. This warning sign:

provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.
shows the current speed limit that all vehicles traveling in the direction of the arrow must not exceed.
indicates the suggested highest safe speed.
tells drivers that the minimum safe speed is 45 MPH.

4. This sign warns of a ________ ahead.

soft shoulder
hill
no passing zone
truck

5. This road sign means:

Merging traffic
Do not enter
You must come to a complete stop
Slow down, stop if necessary and yield the right-of-way

6. This road sign means:

Roundabout ahead
Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits
Traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow
Lanes are reserved for carpool vehicles

7. This signal means:

Move to the left
Stop
Slow down
Proceed

8. This sign means:

The road may be Slippery when wet.
No turns are allowed on this road.
Narrow road ahead.
Series of curves ahead.

9. This road sign means:

Do not block intersection
No right turn
Low clearance
Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles

10. This sign means:

The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.
A road crosses the main highway ahead.
Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.
None of the above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You must be at least 15 ½ years old to apply for a learner’s permit. At 16 years and 3 months of age, you can obtain a driver’s license. However, your license will be restricted until you reach 18 years old.

You have to schedule your appointment online. Simply select dates and times according to your preferences and the available options at your chosen Virginia DMV office. Check if your school is enrolled in DMV's remote testing program to take the DMV written test directly in your school.

Make sure you have the following documents:

An application for a Virginia Driver's License signed by your parent/legal guardian unless you are over 18 or emancipated.
One proof of identity.
One proof of legal presence.
Two proofs of Virginia residency.
Proof of Social Security number (SSN).

You can refer to this guide to check the required documentation.

The DMV written test in Virginia is available in various languages, including English, Amharic (Ethiopian), Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, Chinese/Mandarin (Traditional), Dari, Farsi, French, German, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Mongolian, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Twi (Akan), Turkish, and Urdu. American Sign Language (ASL) is also available for people who are hearing impaired.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Virginia Driver's Handbook. Study road rules and safe driving practices. Verify your knowledge with our free practice tests or sign up for DMV Premium to access additional resources. Once you are satisfied with your score, you are ready for the exam.

The DMV written test in Virginia consists of two parts. The first part includes 10 questions specifically on road signs, while the second part contains 30 multiple-choice questions that verify your general knowledge about traffic laws.

The score required to pass the DMV written test is 80% or higher. You must answer all the questions correctly on the first part about road signs, and you can miss up to 6 questions on the second part. You can't proceed to the second part of the exam if you answer any question incorrectly in the first part.

With a learner’s permit, you may drive under the following conditions:

You can operate only with the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, or with a family member who is 18 or older and holds a driver's license, seated near you.
You cannot transport more than one passenger under 18, except for siblings.

After obtaining a driver's license, certain restrictions apply until you reach 18 years old:

Driving between midnight and 4 a.m. is not allowed, except for work or school activities, with a licensed parent or spouse aged 18 or older, or in case of emergencies.
For the first year, you may carry only one passenger under 21, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian seated near you. After one year, you can transport a maximum of three passengers under 21 for school activities or emergencies, or if accompanied by a licensed adult aged 21 or older seated near you.

You need to obtain a driver's license within one year after passing the DMV test, or you will have to retake it. If you're temporarily authorized to be in the U.S., the expiration date of your learner’s permit will match the expiration date shown on the document used to prove your legal presence.

If you're under 18 years old, you're required to wait 15 days while if you're 18 or older, you can retake the DMV written test the next day. However, regardless of age, if you fail the exam three times, you must complete an approved Driver Training School program. After completing the program, you'll need to present the Driver Education Certificate at a customer service center before making another attempt.

Number of questions:	40
Correct answers to pass:	34
Passing score:	80%
Signs questions:	10
Signs - Correct answers to pass:	10
Minimum age to apply:	15 ½

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 How old do you have to be to get a driver's license in Virginia?

2 How can you schedule the DMV test?

3 What documents do you need to apply for a driver’s license in Virginia?

4 Is the written test only provided in English?

5 How can you prepare for the Virginia DMV test?

6 How many questions are on the DMV test in Virginia?

7 How many questions can you miss on the Virginia DMV test?

8 What are the restrictions for new drivers in Virginia?

9 How long is a Virginia permit valid for?

10 What happens if you fail your DMV test?

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