Free Virginia permit practice tests with 78 exam-style questions, a timed mock exam sized to the real test, flashcards, a road-sign quiz, and an on-device AI tutor grounded in the official Virginia driver handbook. The official Virginia written knowledge test has 30 questions and requires 80% to pass.
About the Virginia written test
Knowledge (written) exam — two parts: a 10-question road-sign portion (all 10 must be correct) and a general-knowledge portion of ~30 questions (24 correct / 80% to pass), drawn from the Virginia Driver's Manual.
Vision screening: Required at application.
Road (skills) test: Required for licensure. It may be waived for applicants who complete the behind-the-wheel portion of an approved driver education program.
Getting licensed in Virginia
Hold period (under 18): The permit must be held at least 9 months before a driver's license can be issued.
Hold period (18 and older): A first-time applicant who has never been licensed must hold the permit at least 60 days, OR complete a state-approved driver education program while holding the permit.
A learner's permit holder may not carry more than one passenger under age 18.
Virginia written-test FAQ
What is the minimum age to apply for a Virginia learner's permit?
15 years and 6 months.
How long must a driver under 18 hold the learner's permit before licensure?
At least 9 months.
How long must a first-time applicant 18 or older hold the permit?
At least 60 days, or complete a driver-education program.
How many hours of behind-the-wheel practice must be certified, and how many at night?
45 hours, including 15 after sunset.
Who may supervise a learner's permit holder?
A licensed driver 21+ (or 18+ if the driver's legal guardian or sibling) in the front passenger seat.
How many road-sign questions are on the knowledge exam, and how many must be correct?
10 questions; all 10 must be correct.
What is the passing score on the general-knowledge portion?
24 of ~30 (80%).
At what age can a teen earn a Virginia driver's license?