VIRGINIA DMV PRACTICE TEST

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You need a Virginia driver's license or learner's permit if you want to drive on Virginia streets and highways. Tests will include a vision screening and may include a two-part knowledge exam and a road skills test. The two-part DMV VA written exam tests your knowledge of road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. The VA DMV test questions are taken from information in the Virginia Driver's Manual. You must correctly answer all 10 traffic sign questions in part one of the Virginia DMV test before you can take part two. Part two tests your general knowledge with multiple choice questions. You must answer at least 80% of these questions correctly to pass part two.
1. This road sign is:
slower traffic keep right
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.
speed limit sign
reaction speed
minimum speed
maximum speed
suggested speed
3. This warning sign:
speed reduction 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.
hill sign
soft shoulder
hill
no passing zone
truck
5. This road sign means:
yield sign
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:
parking disabled sign
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:
flag stop
Move to the left
Stop
Slow down
Proceed
8. This sign means:
winding road sign
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:
low clearance sign 2
Do not block intersection
No right turn
Low clearance
Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles
10. This sign means:
merging traffic sign
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.

VA DMV Permit Practice Test

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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