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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 means:
bicycle crossing sign
Yield right-of-way to bicycles.
Yield to motorcyles, but not to bicycles.
Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic.
Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles.
2. Every time you get behind the wheel, you:
Must ensure you are a safe driver.
Accept responsibility for your actions.
Must obey Virginias traffic laws.
All of the above.
3. When driving on the interstate, slower traffic should:
Drive with the 4-way flashers on.
Keep to the left.
Maintain a faster speed to keep up with others.
Keep to the right.
4. A yellow X means:
lane yellow x
Stop.
You must never drive in a lane under a yellow X.
Your lane signal is going to change to red.
Stay in your lane.
5. You come to an intersection where your view to the side is blocked. What should you do?
Slow down and look both ways.
Stop, then edge forward until you can see clearly in both directions.
Maintain your speed and look both ways.
Back up slowly until you can see the front of your vehicle in your rear-view mirror.
6. If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:
You must yield the right-of-way to them.
Ignore the pedestrian.
The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You should sound your horn to warn them.
7. The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.
Presence of a yield sign.
Number of cars behind you.
Number of cars in front of you.
8. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:
Whenever you have the opportunity to do so.
On the right.
Only if the other driver signals it is safe.
On the left.
9. You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic.
You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle.
You don’t have room to completely cross the tracks.
All of the above.
10. What is the most difficult season in which to drive?
Summer.
Spring.
Winter.
Fall.
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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 85% 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.