Prepare for Your Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test – Pass Your DMV Test

Free Online Practice

Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test

Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test – Pass Your DMV Test

If you’re getting your Virginia learners permit, the first step is passing the DMV written test.
Our free Virginia learners permit practice test is designed to help first-time drivers prepare for the real exam. Based on the official Virginia driver’s manual, our practice tests cover everything you need to know to pass.
Whether you search for the Virginia practice permit test, DMV Virginia permit test, or drivers permit test VA, you’ll find the right preparation here — free, accurate, and designed for teens like you.
What’s Included in Our Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test?

Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Covers everything about Virginia driving laws, teen driving restrictions, and road safety. Practice DMV Virginia test and Virginia driving test questions tailored for learners.

97

General DMV Questions – Virginia Teen

1 / 25

What should a teen do if they require special help with testing?

Use a translator for every test

Skip the knowledge exam

Ask another applicant during the exam

Tell a DMV staff member

Customers with special needs or who require help should tell a DMV staff member at a DMV location.

2 / 25

What vision is required for an unrestricted Virginia driver’s license?

20/40 or better

20/70 or better

20/200 or better

20/100 or better

An unrestricted license requires 20/40 or better vision in one or both eyes and sufficient horizontal vision.

3 / 25

What must the vehicle used for a road skills test have?

A custom paint color

A manual transmission only

Racing tires

Valid documents and required working equipment

The test vehicle must have valid required documents and working safety equipment such as brakes, safety belts, horn, lights, signals, mirrors, and speedometer.

4 / 25

What condition must the supervising licensed driver meet while assisting a learner’s permit holder?

Be asleep in the front seat

Sit in the rear seat

Use a phone to give directions

Be alert and able to assist

The supervising driver must hold a valid license and be alert and able to assist the learner.

5 / 25

What does the manual say about driving as a privilege?

It does not require legal responsibility

It is only for adults

It is guaranteed after school enrollment

It is a privilege with responsibility

Driving is a privilege, not a right, and it carries responsibility to follow laws and be courteous.

6 / 25

What must a teen correctly answer before moving to part two of the knowledge exam?

Half of the road sign questions

All ten traffic sign questions

At least 80 percent of all questions

Only one sample question

Part one requires all ten traffic sign questions to be answered correctly before part two begins.

7 / 25

What license restriction appears when corrective lenses are required?

A restriction

C restriction

M restriction

Z restriction

The manual says the license will display a C restriction when glasses or contact lenses are required.

8 / 25

What must a Virginia teen carry whenever operating a motor vehicle?

A valid driver’s license or learner’s permit

A vehicle sales receipt

Vehicle title only

A school ID card only

The manual states that every driver must carry a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit when driving.

9 / 25

What should a teen remember about the Virginia Driver’s Manual and the Code of Virginia?

The manual is only for vehicle owners

The manual is a guide, not a substitute for state law

The manual applies only to commercial drivers

The manual replaces all laws

The manual is a general guide and is not a substitute for the Code of Virginia, which contains the law.

10 / 25

When may a driver with a daylight-only restricted license drive?

Only between noon and 5 p.m.

From a half-hour after sunrise to a half-hour before sunset

Anytime headlights are on

From sunset to sunrise

A daylight-only restricted license allows driving from a half-hour after sunrise to a half-hour before sunset.

11 / 25

What is the purpose of the Virginia Driver’s Manual for teen drivers?

To replace all traffic laws

To guarantee a license

To provide repair instructions

To help prepare for safe driving and testing

The manual helps new drivers learn safe driving practices and prepare for the knowledge test.

12 / 25

What should a home-schooled applicant under 18 refer to for road skills test information?

E-ZPass application form

Commercial Driver License Manual only

Vehicle Registration Guide

Home-Schooled In-Car Driver Education Information Sheet

The manual directs home-schooled applicants to the Home-Schooled In-Car Driver Education Information Sheet.

13 / 25

What score is required to pass part two of the knowledge exam?

90 percent

80 percent

70 percent

100 percent

Part two requires at least 80 percent correct answers.

14 / 25

What document may a DMV examiner require before a road skills test?

A school lunch card

Driver education certificate or behind-the-wheel checklist

A vehicle advertisement

A hotel booking receipt

The examiner may require an acceptable driver education certificate of completion or a completed behind-the-wheel checklist.

15 / 25

What must happen before taking the fourth knowledge exam attempt after three failures?

Apply for a commercial license

Take the road skills test instead

Complete and pass the required course before retesting

Wait only until the next morning

After failing the knowledge exam three times, the applicant must complete and pass the classroom component of driver education or an approved required course before retesting.

16 / 25

When may a supervising licensed driver be age 18, 19, or 20?

If they own the vehicle

If they have insurance only

If they are a neighbor

If they are a legal guardian or qualifying sibling

The manual allows a licensed driver age 18, 19, or 20 to supervise if they are the permit holder’s legal guardian or certain sibling relation.

17 / 25

How many times may the knowledge exam be taken per business day?

Unlimited times

Once

Twice

Three times

The Virginia knowledge exam may be taken only once per business day.

18 / 25

If a teen fails the knowledge exam, how long must they wait before retaking it?

2 days

24 hours

60 days

A full 15 days

Applicants under age 18 who fail the knowledge exam must wait a full 15 days before retesting.

19 / 25

Who must sit in the front passenger seat when a learner’s permit holder drives?

A qualified licensed driver

No passenger is required

A passenger in the back seat

Any passenger under 18

A learner’s permit holder must drive with a qualified licensed driver seated in the front passenger seat.

20 / 25

What can happen if a teen misuses a Virginia learner’s permit or driver’s license?

The permit becomes unrestricted

The teen receives a warning only

DMV removes all penalties

The teen may be fined, jailed, or suspended

Misuse of a license or learner’s permit is illegal and can lead to a fine, jail sentence, or license suspension.

21 / 25

If a teen needs glasses or contact lenses to pass the vision screening, what must they do while driving?

Wear them while driving

Wear them only during the exam

Wear them only at night

Keep them in the vehicle only

If corrective lenses are needed to pass, the driver must wear them whenever driving.

22 / 25

What happens if a teen helps another person during the knowledge exam?

It only affects the other applicant

It violates exam rules

It is allowed after finishing the exam

It is allowed if they are family

Helping another person during the exam is prohibited under Virginia testing rules.

23 / 25

What does the vision screening check for a teen applicant?

Whether the teen knows parking fees

Whether vision meets safe driving standards

Whether the vehicle has insurance

Whether the teen owns the vehicle

The vision screening checks whether the applicant’s vision meets Virginia standards for safe driving.

24 / 25

Who normally gives the road skills test for applicants under age 18?

The driver education course provider

A vehicle dealer

An insurance agent

A toll officer

For applicants under 18, the road skills test is normally given as part of the driver education course.

25 / 25

What is the usual minimum age for the supervising licensed driver with a learner’s permit holder?

18 years old

16 years old

25 years old

21 years old

The supervising driver generally must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid license, and be alert and able to assist.

Your score is
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
0%

Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Test yourself with a wide variety of Virginia DMV learners permit practice test questions. Includes real practice driving test VA material and Virginia driver’s manual practice test concepts.

55

Fresh Situational Question Bank – Virginia Teen

1 / 25

What is true about an international driver’s license?

It is required for all Virginia residents

It allows teens to skip testing

It is not a valid driver’s license by itself

It replaces a Virginia license

The manual states that an international driver’s license is not a valid driver’s license and does not allow a person to drive.

2 / 25

What should a supervising driver be able to do while a teen with a learner’s permit is driving?

Sleep during the trip

Stay alert and assist if needed

Sit in the rear seat

Use headphones and ignore traffic

The supervising driver must be alert and able to assist the learner while driving.

3 / 25

What does the first part of the Virginia knowledge exam focus on?

Vehicle insurance rates

Vehicle repair

Parking procedures only

Traffic signs

The first part tests traffic signs, and all ten sign questions must be answered correctly before part two.

4 / 25

If a person moves to Virginia, when must they title and register their vehicle and obtain Virginia plates?

Within 30 days

Only at renewal time

Within 60 days

Within 90 days

New residents must title and register their vehicle and obtain Virginia license plates within 30 days of moving to Virginia.

5 / 25

What happens if DMV does not have a driver’s correct address when mailing a license?

The license becomes valid without delivery

The license may be returned to DMV

The license is sent to the police

The license is forwarded automatically

The postal service will not forward the license; it will be returned to DMV if the address is incorrect.

6 / 25

What must the supervising driver hold while riding with a learner’s permit holder?

A valid driver’s license

A vehicle sales receipt

A school ID

A parking permit

The supervising driver must hold a valid driver’s license.

7 / 25

What must a teen avoid doing with test questions or answers?

Reading the manual before testing

Asking DMV about disability assistance

Trying to get or share test questions or answers

Taking the exam on a computer

Applicants may not try to get test questions or answers before the exam or give them to another person.

8 / 25

Why should a teen driver understand that driving is a privilege?

A license carries responsibility to obey laws and be courteous

Driving is guaranteed after passing school exams

Traffic laws apply only to adult drivers

A teen may ignore laws after licensing

The manual explains that a driver’s license carries responsibility to obey laws and be courteous to others.

9 / 25

What document helps explain learner’s permit requirements for families?

Vehicle Title Guide

Commercial Driver License Manual only

Parents in the Driver’s Seat publication

Tire Safety Inspection Sheet

The manual refers families to the Parents in the Driver’s Seat publication for more information about learner’s permits.

10 / 25

What should a teen expect if they need testing help because of a disability or special need?

They must bring another applicant to answer questions

They may use a cell phone during testing

They must skip the knowledge exam

They should tell a DMV staff member

The manual says customers with special needs should tell a DMV staff member at any DMV location.

11 / 25

What does the second part of the Virginia knowledge exam test?

License plate design

General driving knowledge

Vision only

Vehicle emissions only

Part two tests general knowledge using multiple-choice questions.

12 / 25

How soon must a Virginia driver notify DMV after moving to a new address?

Within 30 days

Within 10 days

Within 5 days

Only when the license expires

Virginia drivers are required to notify DMV within 30 days after an address change.

13 / 25

For a teen under 18, what must usually be completed before taking the driver’s manual course after three failed knowledge exams?

A vehicle inspection course

A commercial driving course

A motorcycle safety inspection

The classroom component of driver education

A teen under 18 must have previously completed the classroom component of driver education before taking the approved manual-based course.

14 / 25

What is the earliest a teen may retake the knowledge exam after failing it on January 1?

2-Jan

8-Jan

17-Jan

15-Jan

A teen must wait a full 15 days, so the earliest retest date after failing on January 1 is January 17.

15 / 25

What should a teen remember about using the Virginia Driver’s Manual as a legal source?

It is a guide, not a substitute for the Code of Virginia

It replaces the Code of Virginia

It applies only outside cities

It is only for DMV employees

The manual is a general guide and is not a substitute for the Code of Virginia, which contains the governing laws.

16 / 25

Which family relationship may allow a licensed driver age 18, 19, or 20 to supervise a learner’s permit holder?

Neighbor

Vehicle owner

Brother, sister, half-sibling, step-sibling, or legal guardian

Friend from school

A licensed driver age 18, 19, or 20 may supervise if they are a legal guardian, brother, sister, half-sibling, or step-sibling.

17 / 25

If a person moves to Virginia and drives, when must they obtain a Virginia driver’s license?

Within 7 days

Within 60 days

Within one year

Within 15 days

New Virginia residents who drive must obtain a Virginia driver’s license within 60 days of moving to Virginia.

18 / 25

What must decals on Virginia license plates show?

The insurance company name

The vehicle color

The registration expiration month and year

The driver’s birth month

Decals must indicate the month and year that the vehicle registration expires.

19 / 25

Why are translators generally not used for the Virginia knowledge exam in offered languages?

Translators are required for every test

The exam is already offered in many languages and ASL

The test has no written questions

The road skills test replaces translation

The exam is offered in many languages and American Sign Language, so translators may not be used for tests in offered languages.

20 / 25

What must a teen give DMV after completing the required course following three knowledge exam failures?

School attendance card

Vehicle title

Certificate of completion

Insurance policy only

The teen must give DMV the certificate of completion before taking the knowledge exam again.

21 / 25

Why should a teen driver study the Virginia Driver’s Manual before taking the knowledge exam?

Exam questions are based on information in the manual

The manual is used only for vehicle registration

The manual is only for licensed drivers

The manual replaces all state laws

Exam questions are taken from the manual, which explains traffic signs, motor vehicle laws, and safe driving.

22 / 25

Where must Virginia license plates be displayed?

Only on the front bumper

Only on the rear of the vehicle

On the front and rear of the vehicle

Only inside the windshield

Virginia license plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.

23 / 25

What is one option after failing the Virginia knowledge exam three times?

Take the exam three times in one day

Use a translator to pass the next test

Complete an approved driver’s manual course if eligible

Skip directly to a full license

The applicant may complete an approved 8-hour course based on the Virginia Driver’s Manual if eligible.

24 / 25

What is a commercial driver’s license required for?

Driving only in daylight

Driving a regular passenger car only

Parking in disabled spaces

Operating certain commercial motor vehicles

A CDL is required for certain vehicles such as tractor-trailers, passenger buses, tank vehicles, larger school buses, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

25 / 25

What does a standard Virginia driver’s license allow a driver to operate?

Vehicles or small trucks under 26,001 pounds exempt from CDL requirements

Only motorcycles

Tractor-trailers carrying hazardous materials

Only school buses

A driver’s license allows operation of any vehicle or small truck under 26,001 pounds that is exempt from CDL requirements.

Your score is
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
0%

Road Signs & Markings

Master all road signs you’ll see on the Virginia DMV learners test, including the DMV learners permit VA practice test signs section — one of the most important parts of the test.

39

Road Signs & Pavement Markings – Virginia Teen

1 / 25

22. What does a “Do Not Enter” sign mean?

Stop

Yield

Do not enter

Vehicles are not allowed to enter that roadway.

2 / 25

23. What does a speed limit sign show?

Maximum speed

Minimum speed

Suggested speed

The maximum legal speed allowed.

3 / 25

18. What do brown road signs indicate?

Speed limits

Construction

Recreation

Recreation areas or points of interest.

4 / 25

3. What do yellow diamond-shaped signs usually warn drivers about?

Speed limits

Services

Road hazards

Yellow diamond signs warn of hazards or road changes ahead.

5 / 25

5. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

Hospital

Playground

School zone

Pentagon signs mark school zones or school crossings.

6 / 25

13. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:

No passing

Both sides may pass

Broken side may pass

Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side.

7 / 25

17. What do blue road signs indicate?

Services

Emergency only

Recreation

Services such as gas, food, or lodging.

8 / 25

11. What do double solid yellow lines mean?

Turn lane

No passing

Passing allowed

Passing is not allowed in either direction.

9 / 25

7. What does a red circle with a diagonal slash mean?

Prohibited

Required

Optional

It shows that the action inside the sign is prohibited.

10 / 25

25. What does a merge arrow sign indicate?

Sharp curve

Traffic merging

Lane closed

Traffic from another lane is joining yours.

11 / 25

20. What does a “Lane Ends” sign warn drivers to do?

Stop

Merge

Turn only

Drivers must prepare to merge.

12 / 25

4. What does a circular yellow sign with black “RR” mean?

Railroad crossing

Tunnel

Roundabout

It warns of a railroad crossing ahead.

13 / 25

21. What does a “Wrong Way” sign indicate?

Yield

No U-turn

Wrong direction

You are driving in the wrong direction.

14 / 25

24. What does a “Slippery When Wet” sign warn drivers about?

Ice only

Slippery surface

Gravel

Reduced traction during wet conditions.

15 / 25

1. What does a red octagon-shaped sign always mean?

Yield

Do Not Enter

Stop

A red octagon is used only for stop signs.

16 / 25

2. What does an upside-down red triangle indicate?

Stop

No Passing

Yield

An inverted triangle is a yield sign.

17 / 25

15. What do crosswalk markings on the road indicate?

Pedestrian crossing

Bike lane

School zone

A designated pedestrian crossing area.

18 / 25

14. What does a white stop line across the road indicate?

Stop line

Crosswalk

Parking area

It shows where drivers must stop.

19 / 25

12. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?

Turns only

No passing

Passing allowed

Passing is allowed when safe.

20 / 25

6. What do white rectangular signs usually indicate?

Warning

Guide

Regulatory

White rectangular signs are regulatory signs.

21 / 25

8. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign warn drivers about?

No passing zone

Lane ends

Passing zone

It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

22 / 25

10. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?

Discouraged

Required

Prohibited

Lane changes are discouraged but allowed if necessary.

23 / 25

16. What do green road signs usually provide?

Warnings

Regulations

Guide information

Direction and distance information.

24 / 25

9. What do broken white lane lines mean?

No lane change

Stop line

Lane change allowed

Lane changes are allowed when safe.

25 / 25

19. What does a “Divided Highway Begins” sign mean?

Divided roadway

Two-way traffic

One-way road

Traffic will be separated by a median.

Your score is
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
0%

Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Understand rules of the road, safe driving practices, and Virginia-specific laws. Perfect for learners practice test Virginia and DMV learners test VA preparation.

30

GDL Rules & Fines – Virginia Teen

1 / 25

Why may DMV conduct a medical review of a teen or young driver?

The vehicle has new tires

The driver uses E-ZPass

A condition may affect the ability to drive safely

The driver owns more than one vehicle

DMV may conduct a medical review when it receives a report that a physical or mental condition may affect safe driving.

2 / 25

What may the court do if a teen is convicted of reckless or aggressive driving?

Waive future DMV tests

Require a new vehicle title

Suspend or revoke the driving privilege

Remove the need for insurance

The court may suspend or revoke the driving privilege for reckless or aggressive driving.

3 / 25

What does license revocation mean?

The permit is delayed for one day

The privilege to drive has been terminated

The license photo must be updated

The vehicle registration has been renewed

Revocation means the driver’s privilege to drive has been terminated.

4 / 25

How does DMV track moving violations on a driving record?

By vehicle color

By assigning demerit points

By fuel type

By tire brand

DMV assigns demerit points to traffic offenses and moving violations and monitors points over time.

5 / 25

What can happen if a teen fails to stop and identify themselves at a crash where someone is injured or killed?

The license is automatically renewed

The driver only pays a toll fee

The driving privilege may be suspended or revoked

Only a written warning is issued

Failing to stop and identify yourself after a serious crash is listed as a suspension or revocation offense.

6 / 25

What happens if a driver under 18 does not complete the required driver improvement clinic within 90 days?

The driver earns safe driving points

Nothing happens

The driving privilege is suspended until requirements are met

The permit becomes unrestricted

DMV will suspend the driving privilege until the clinic is completed and the reinstatement fee is paid.

7 / 25

What happens after a second demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18?

The vehicle must be sold

DMV removes all previous violations

The driving privilege is suspended for 90 days

The driver receives only a warning

A second conviction for a demerit point traffic violation committed under age 18 results in a 90-day suspension.

8 / 25

What does Virginia’s Insurance Monitoring Program check?

Whether the vehicle has leather seats

Whether the driver uses a map

Whether the vehicle is clean

Whether registered vehicles meet insurance requirements

DMV verifies that registered vehicles comply with Virginia insurance requirements.

9 / 25

How many demerit points may traffic convictions carry in Virginia?

One, two, or three points

Three, four, or six points

Only ten points

Five, ten, or fifteen points

Virginia traffic convictions may be assigned three, four, or six demerit points.

10 / 25

After a revocation period, what must a driver usually do to restore driving privilege?

Wait for automatic reinstatement only

Re-apply and meet proof, test, and fee requirements

Complete only a tire inspection

Register a different vehicle only

The driver must re-apply, show proof of legal presence, pass required tests, and pay required fees.

11 / 25

What may lead to a charge under Virginia’s open alcohol container rule?

A coffee cup in the cup holder

A closed grocery bag in the back seat

A sealed water bottle in the trunk

An open alcohol container in the passenger area and signs of drinking

A charge may apply when there is an open alcohol container in the passenger area, contents have been partially removed, and the driver shows signs of drinking.

12 / 25

What can happen to a vehicle if a person drives after a license suspension for an alcohol-related offense?

It is inspected and returned immediately

It becomes exempt from registration

It may be impounded for 30 days

It receives a new title

The vehicle may be immediately impounded for 30 days.

13 / 25

What may DMV require during a medical review?

A vehicle purchase receipt

A new vehicle title only

A toll receipt

Medical or vision reports and possibly driving tests

DMV may require medical or vision reports and may require the knowledge exam or road skills test.

14 / 25

What administrative license suspension applies for a first offense when charged with DUI after refusing a breath test or having a BAC of .08 or higher?

Until license renewal

7 days

60 days

24 hours

For a first offense, the administrative license suspension is seven days.

15 / 25

What happens after a third demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18?

A 10-day warning begins

The license is renewed automatically

The driver may skip all tests

Revocation for one year or until age 18, whichever is longer

A third conviction results in revocation for one year or until the driver reaches age 18, whichever is longer.

16 / 25

What will DMV require after a demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18?

A new license plate

A commercial license test

A vehicle emissions test only

Completion of a driver improvement clinic

DMV will require completion of a driver improvement clinic for a demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18.

17 / 25

What will DMV require for a violation committed while the driver is age 18 or 19?

A vehicle repaint

Completion of a driver improvement clinic

A toll account

A commercial endorsement

DMV requires a driver improvement clinic for a demerit point or safety belt/child restraint violation committed while age 18 or 19.

18 / 25

What may happen if required insurance information is not provided to DMV?

The vehicle becomes exempt from registration

DMV may suspend the driving privilege

DMV issues a free permit

No action is ever taken

DMV may suspend driving privilege when requested insurance information is not provided.

19 / 25

Under implied consent laws, what does driving on Virginia public roads mean?

The driver agrees to take a breath test when legally requested

The driver may ignore DUI testing

The driver may refuse every police request without penalty

The driver does not need insurance

By driving on Virginia public roads, a driver agrees to take a breath test when legally requested.

20 / 25

Which non-moving violation can also trigger driver improvement action for young drivers?

Washing the vehicle at night

Expired radio subscription

Safety belt or child restraint violation

Using GPS directions

Safety belt and child restraint violations can trigger driver improvement requirements for drivers under 18 and drivers age 18 or 19.

21 / 25

What additional penalty applies to a DUI offense involving a passenger age 17 or younger?

An additional mandatory five-day jail term

Removal of all points

A free license renewal

Permission to drive without restrictions

A DUI involving a juvenile passenger carries an additional mandatory five-day jail term.

22 / 25

What penalty may apply to a person under 21 convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol with a BAC of at least .02 but less than .08?

No penalty if no crash occurred

A warning only

One-year suspension plus a fine or community service

A tire inspection requirement

The penalty may include a one-year license suspension plus a minimum fine or community service requirement.

23 / 25

Which offense can cause suspension or revocation of driving privilege?

Wearing a seat belt

Parking legally near a curb

Using headlights during daylight

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in suspension or revocation.

24 / 25

What can happen if a teen makes a false statement to DMV?

The driving privilege may be suspended or revoked

The driver receives a free license

The vehicle color must be changed

DMV removes all demerit points

Making a false statement to DMV can result in suspension or revocation of driving privilege.

25 / 25

What does a license suspension mean for a teen driver in Virginia?

The driver may continue driving with permission

The vehicle title has expired

The license has been permanently canceled

The privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily

A suspension means the driver’s privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily.

Your score is
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
0%

Fines & Point System

Learn about violations, points, and penalties new drivers need to avoid. A key part of the VA driver’s permit practice test.

30

GDL Rules & Fines – Virginia Teen

1 / 25

What will DMV require after a demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18?

A vehicle emissions test only

A commercial license test

A new license plate

Completion of a driver improvement clinic

DMV will require completion of a driver improvement clinic for a demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18.

2 / 25

What can happen if a teen makes a false statement to DMV?

The driver receives a free license

DMV removes all demerit points

The driving privilege may be suspended or revoked

The vehicle color must be changed

Making a false statement to DMV can result in suspension or revocation of driving privilege.

3 / 25

What may DMV require during a medical review?

A toll receipt

A new vehicle title only

Medical or vision reports and possibly driving tests

A vehicle purchase receipt

DMV may require medical or vision reports and may require the knowledge exam or road skills test.

4 / 25

Which offense can cause suspension or revocation of driving privilege?

Wearing a seat belt

Using headlights during daylight

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Parking legally near a curb

Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in suspension or revocation.

5 / 25

Why may DMV conduct a medical review of a teen or young driver?

A condition may affect the ability to drive safely

The driver owns more than one vehicle

The driver uses E-ZPass

The vehicle has new tires

DMV may conduct a medical review when it receives a report that a physical or mental condition may affect safe driving.

6 / 25

What administrative license suspension applies for a first offense when charged with DUI after refusing a breath test or having a BAC of .08 or higher?

24 hours

Until license renewal

7 days

60 days

For a first offense, the administrative license suspension is seven days.

7 / 25

What penalty may apply to a person under 21 convicted of driving after illegally consuming alcohol with a BAC of at least .02 but less than .08?

A warning only

A tire inspection requirement

No penalty if no crash occurred

One-year suspension plus a fine or community service

The penalty may include a one-year license suspension plus a minimum fine or community service requirement.

8 / 25

What does license revocation mean?

The privilege to drive has been terminated

The permit is delayed for one day

The license photo must be updated

The vehicle registration has been renewed

Revocation means the driver’s privilege to drive has been terminated.

9 / 25

After a revocation period, what must a driver usually do to restore driving privilege?

Complete only a tire inspection

Wait for automatic reinstatement only

Re-apply and meet proof, test, and fee requirements

Register a different vehicle only

The driver must re-apply, show proof of legal presence, pass required tests, and pay required fees.

10 / 25

What happens after a second demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18?

The driving privilege is suspended for 90 days

DMV removes all previous violations

The vehicle must be sold

The driver receives only a warning

A second conviction for a demerit point traffic violation committed under age 18 results in a 90-day suspension.

11 / 25

What may the court do if a teen is convicted of reckless or aggressive driving?

Remove the need for insurance

Suspend or revoke the driving privilege

Require a new vehicle title

Waive future DMV tests

The court may suspend or revoke the driving privilege for reckless or aggressive driving.

12 / 25

What may lead to a charge under Virginia’s open alcohol container rule?

A sealed water bottle in the trunk

An open alcohol container in the passenger area and signs of drinking

A closed grocery bag in the back seat

A coffee cup in the cup holder

A charge may apply when there is an open alcohol container in the passenger area, contents have been partially removed, and the driver shows signs of drinking.

13 / 25

Under implied consent laws, what does driving on Virginia public roads mean?

The driver may ignore DUI testing

The driver may refuse every police request without penalty

The driver does not need insurance

The driver agrees to take a breath test when legally requested

By driving on Virginia public roads, a driver agrees to take a breath test when legally requested.

14 / 25

What does a license suspension mean for a teen driver in Virginia?

The privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily

The license has been permanently canceled

The driver may continue driving with permission

The vehicle title has expired

A suspension means the driver’s privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily.

15 / 25

How many demerit points may traffic convictions carry in Virginia?

One, two, or three points

Only ten points

Three, four, or six points

Five, ten, or fifteen points

Virginia traffic convictions may be assigned three, four, or six demerit points.

16 / 25

What happens after a third demerit point traffic violation committed while under age 18?

The driver may skip all tests

Revocation for one year or until age 18, whichever is longer

The license is renewed automatically

A 10-day warning begins

A third conviction results in revocation for one year or until the driver reaches age 18, whichever is longer.

17 / 25

What may happen if required insurance information is not provided to DMV?

The vehicle becomes exempt from registration

No action is ever taken

DMV may suspend the driving privilege

DMV issues a free permit

DMV may suspend driving privilege when requested insurance information is not provided.

18 / 25

What additional penalty applies to a DUI offense involving a passenger age 17 or younger?

Permission to drive without restrictions

Removal of all points

A free license renewal

An additional mandatory five-day jail term

A DUI involving a juvenile passenger carries an additional mandatory five-day jail term.

19 / 25

Which non-moving violation can also trigger driver improvement action for young drivers?

Washing the vehicle at night

Using GPS directions

Expired radio subscription

Safety belt or child restraint violation

Safety belt and child restraint violations can trigger driver improvement requirements for drivers under 18 and drivers age 18 or 19.

20 / 25

What can happen if a teen fails to stop and identify themselves at a crash where someone is injured or killed?

The driver only pays a toll fee

The license is automatically renewed

The driving privilege may be suspended or revoked

Only a written warning is issued

Failing to stop and identify yourself after a serious crash is listed as a suspension or revocation offense.

21 / 25

What can happen to a vehicle if a person drives after a license suspension for an alcohol-related offense?

It receives a new title

It may be impounded for 30 days

It is inspected and returned immediately

It becomes exempt from registration

The vehicle may be immediately impounded for 30 days.

22 / 25

What does Virginia’s Insurance Monitoring Program check?

Whether registered vehicles meet insurance requirements

Whether the vehicle is clean

Whether the driver uses a map

Whether the vehicle has leather seats

DMV verifies that registered vehicles comply with Virginia insurance requirements.

23 / 25

How does DMV track moving violations on a driving record?

By tire brand

By vehicle color

By assigning demerit points

By fuel type

DMV assigns demerit points to traffic offenses and moving violations and monitors points over time.

24 / 25

What happens if a driver under 18 does not complete the required driver improvement clinic within 90 days?

The driving privilege is suspended until requirements are met

Nothing happens

The driver earns safe driving points

The permit becomes unrestricted

DMV will suspend the driving privilege until the clinic is completed and the reinstatement fee is paid.

25 / 25

What will DMV require for a violation committed while the driver is age 18 or 19?

A vehicle repaint

Completion of a driver improvement clinic

A commercial endorsement

A toll account

DMV requires a driver improvement clinic for a demerit point or safety belt/child restraint violation committed while age 18 or 19.

Your score is
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
0%

Full Virginia DMV practice test Mock Test (46 Questions)

Take a full-length DMV Virginia permit practice test to simulate the real exam and check your readiness.

28

Full DMV Mock Test (50 Questions) – Virginia Teen

1 / 46

A teen is riding in a vehicle. Who must make sure passengers younger than 18 are properly secured?

The vehicle dealer

The driver

The passenger only

The insurance company

A driver transporting anyone younger than 18 must make sure they are properly secured in a safety belt, booster seat, or child safety seat.

2 / 46

A teen fails the Virginia knowledge exam. When may the teen retake it?

After 2 days

The next morning

After a full 15 days

The same day

Applicants under 18 must wait a full 15 days before retaking the knowledge exam.

3 / 46

Which method is not reliable for preventing drowsy driving?

Stopping every two hours on long trips

Switching drivers when possible

Getting quality sleep before driving

Relying on caffeine or loud music only

Rolling down a window, chewing gum, turning up the radio, caffeine, and energy drinks are not reliable ways to stay awake.

4 / 46

What must a vehicle used for the Virginia road skills test have?

Custom wheels only

Valid documents and required working equipment

A racing engine

A full tank of fuel only

The vehicle must have valid required documents and working equipment such as brakes, lights, turn signals, mirrors, safety belts, horn, and speedometer.

5 / 46

A licensed sibling who is 19 wants to supervise a teen learner. When is this allowed?

If they are a legal guardian or qualifying sibling

If they have insurance only

If they are a neighbor

If they own the vehicle

A licensed driver age 18, 19, or 20 may supervise if they are the learner’s legal guardian or qualifying sibling.

6 / 46

Why should teen drivers understand that the manual is not a substitute for the Code of Virginia?

The manual cancels all traffic laws

The manual is only for commercial drivers

The manual applies only to vehicle dealers

The manual is a guide; the Code contains the law

The manual is a general guide, while the Code of Virginia contains the laws governing drivers and vehicles.

7 / 46

A teen needs special help with testing. What should the teen do?

Tell a DMV staff member

Ask another applicant for help

Use a phone during the exam

Skip the test

Customers with special needs or who require help should notify a DMV staff member.

8 / 46

What license restriction is shown when corrective lenses are required?

M restriction

Z restriction

C restriction

A restriction

A C restriction appears on the license when glasses or contact lenses are required.

9 / 46

A teen feels drowsy while driving at night. Which action is recommended?

Stop safely and rest

Follow another vehicle closely

Turn the radio louder only

Drive faster to arrive sooner

The manual recommends stopping at a safe place and taking a short nap if drowsy.

10 / 46

When may a driver with a daylight-only restricted license drive?

From sunset to sunrise

Anytime headlights are on

From a half-hour after sunrise to a half-hour before sunset

Only between noon and 5 p.m.

A daylight-only restricted license allows driving from a half-hour after sunrise to a half-hour before sunset.

11 / 46

What must a teen carry whenever driving?

A valid driver’s license or learner’s permit

School ID only

Insurance brochure only

Vehicle title only

Every driver must carry a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit when driving.

12 / 46

If a teen driver’s BAC is .08 or higher, what may happen?

Same penalties as an adult DUI

Only a warning from DMV

No penalty if under 21

Only a vehicle inspection requirement

The manual states that if a person under 21 has a BAC of .08 or higher, they may face the same penalties as an adult DUI offender.

13 / 46

What is the only thing that can decrease intoxication?

Exercise

Time

Coffee

Cold showers

The manual states only time can decrease intoxication; coffee, cold showers, and exercise will not sober a person up.

14 / 46

What should a teen do if a deer suddenly appears in the road?

Swerve sharply

Brake firmly and avoid swerving

Turn off headlights

Speed up

The safest action is to brake firmly, stay in the lane, and avoid swerving.

15 / 46

A teen has failed the knowledge exam three times. What must happen before another attempt?

Complete and pass the required approved course

Take the road test instead

Wait only until the next business day

Skip directly to a license

After three knowledge exam failures, the applicant must complete and pass the required approved course before retesting.

16 / 46

When are deer and large animals most active near roadways?

Only during snow

Only at noon

Only on interstate highways

Around dusk and dawn

Drivers should be especially alert for deer and large animals at dusk and dawn.

17 / 46

What publication does the manual mention for more information about obtaining a learner’s permit?

Tire Safety Inspection Sheet

Parents in the Driver’s Seat publication

Vehicle Registration Guide

Commercial Driver License Manual

The manual refers readers to the Parents in the Driver’s Seat publication for learner’s permit information.

18 / 46

Before reaching for documents during a traffic stop, what should the driver do?

Reach quickly without speaking

Step out without being asked

Tell the officer before reaching

Hide their hands

Drivers should tell the officer where the documents are before reaching for them and follow the officer’s directions.

19 / 46

What is true about one alcoholic drink and driving ability?

It has no effect below age 21

It improves reaction time

It can affect driving ability

It affects only commercial drivers

Even one alcoholic drink can affect vision, judgment, coordination, and driving ability.

20 / 46

A teen must take the road skills test. Who normally provides the test for applicants under 18?

A toll collector

A vehicle dealer

The driver education course provider

An insurance agent

For applicants under 18, the road skills test is normally given as part of the driver education course.

21 / 46

A teen driver is involved in a crash. What must they do first?

Wait until the next day

Leave if damage is minor

Drive to DMV first

Stop at the scene

Drivers involved in a crash must stop at the scene and follow required legal duties.

22 / 46

A teen tries to share test answers with another applicant. What is true?

It is allowed for family members

It is allowed after passing

It affects only the other applicant

It violates exam rules

Applicants may not help another person taking the exam or give exam questions or answers to others.

23 / 46

A home-schooled teen needs road skills test information. What should they refer to?

Home-Schooled In-Car Driver Education Information Sheet

Vehicle Title Guide

Commercial Driver License Manual only

E-ZPass application

Home-schooled applicants should refer to the Home-Schooled In-Car Driver Education Information Sheet.

24 / 46

A teen uses a phone while taking the knowledge exam. What is true?

It is allowed only for calculators

It violates testing rules

It is required for translation

It is allowed after part one

Using a cell phone during the knowledge exam is prohibited.

25 / 46

Before a teen can take part two of the knowledge exam, what must happen?

Show proof of insurance only

Correctly answer all ten traffic sign questions

Pass the road skills test

Complete a vehicle inspection

The teen must correctly answer all ten traffic sign questions in part one before taking part two.

26 / 46

What can happen after a conviction for aggressive driving in Virginia?

Only a parking warning is issued

The license may be suspended

No penalty applies

The vehicle is automatically sold

A conviction for aggressive driving may result in license suspension for ten days or as long as six months.

27 / 46

What time period should drivers avoid when possible to reduce drowsy driving risk?

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Noon to 2 p.m.

10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The manual advises avoiding driving from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. when possible.

28 / 46

A teen driver sees another driver tailgating, weaving, and making angry gestures. What should the teen do?

Stay out of the way and avoid conflict

Block the aggressive driver

Honk repeatedly

Speed up to get ahead

The manual advises drivers to stay out of the way, avoid eye contact, and not challenge an aggressive driver.

29 / 46

A teen driver hits an unattended vehicle and cannot find the owner. What should the teen do?

Leave immediately

Wait until the owner calls DMV

Move the other vehicle

Leave required information and report as required

If the owner cannot be found, the driver should leave a note with required information and report the crash as required.

30 / 46

If a teen disagrees with a citation during a traffic stop, what should they do?

Refuse the citation

Wait to make their case in court

Argue at the roadside

Drive away slowly

The manual advises drivers not to argue at the stop; they can make their case in court.

31 / 46

For a driver under age 21, what BAC level can lead to conviction for illegal alcohol consumption?

Exactly .00 only

At least .10 only

At least .02 but less than .08

Only .08 or higher

Drivers under 21 may be convicted of illegal consumption if BAC is at least .02 but less than .08.

32 / 46

What does Virginia’s zero tolerance law address?

Parking near schools

Vehicle inspections

Underage drinking

Driving with headlights

The manual states Virginia has a zero tolerance law against underage drinking.

33 / 46

A teen fails the knowledge exam on January 1. What is the earliest retest date?

2-Jan

8-Jan

17-Jan

15-Jan

The manual gives January 17 as the earliest retest date after failing on January 1 because the teen must wait a full 15 days.

34 / 46

What can happen if a person under 21 uses a fake ID to buy alcohol?

Only the ID is taken away

Fine, community service, jail, and suspension

The license becomes unrestricted

No penalty if purchase fails

Misrepresenting age to buy alcohol can lead to a fine, community service, jail, and license suspension.

35 / 46

What vision is required for an unrestricted Virginia driver’s license?

20/70 or better

20/100 or better

20/200 or better

20/40 or better

An unrestricted license requires 20/40 or better vision in one or both eyes and required horizontal vision.

36 / 46

A teen is tempted to provide alcohol to another person under 21. What penalty may apply?

Fine, license suspension, and possible jail

No penalty if no driving occurs

Automatic license renewal

Only a warning

Providing alcohol to a person under 21 can lead to a fine up to $2,500, license suspension up to one year, and jail.

37 / 46

What score must a teen earn to pass part two of the Virginia knowledge exam?

80 percent

90 percent

100 percent

70 percent

Part two requires at least 80 percent correct answers.

38 / 46

During a traffic stop, what should a teen driver do after safely pulling over?

Stay in the vehicle and keep hands visible

Get out immediately

Refuse to roll down the window

Reach quickly into the glove box

Drivers should remain in the vehicle, turn on flashers, keep hands visible, and follow the officer’s instructions.

39 / 46

What information must drivers exchange after a crash?

Vehicle color only

Favorite repair shop

Social media username

Name, address, license, and registration information

Drivers must provide identifying and vehicle information such as name, address, license number, and registration information.

40 / 46

What should a driver do if someone is injured in a crash?

Move every injured person immediately

Provide reasonable assistance and call for help if needed

Leave the scene to avoid traffic

Exchange information only by text later

Drivers should provide reasonable assistance and call emergency help if needed.

41 / 46

Where are children age 12 and under safest in a vehicle with airbags?

Back seat

Front passenger seat

Cargo area

Driver’s lap

The manual says children age 12 and under are safer buckled up in the back seat.

42 / 46

What can happen if a teen misuses a learner’s permit or driver’s license?

Fine, jail, or license suspension

A free replacement license

Removal of all demerit points

Automatic license renewal

Misuse of a license or learner’s permit is illegal and may result in a fine, jail, or license suspension.

43 / 46

A supervising driver is riding with a teen learner. What condition must that supervising driver meet?

Use a phone to guide the teen

Be asleep but licensed

Be alert and able to assist

Sit in the rear seat

The supervising driver must hold a valid license, be alert, and be able to assist the learner.

44 / 46

A teen with a learner’s permit is preparing to drive. Who must be seated in the front passenger seat?

A qualified licensed driver

Any friend with school ID

No passenger is required

A passenger in the back seat

A learner’s permit holder must drive with a qualified licensed driver seated in the front passenger seat.

45 / 46

After failing a road skills test, how long must an applicant wait before testing again?

15 days

60 days

24 hours

2 days

A failed road skills test requires a two-day waiting period before retesting.

46 / 46

If a teen needs glasses or contact lenses to pass the vision screening, what must the teen do while driving?

Wear them only during testing

Keep them in the glove compartment

Wear them while driving

Wear them only at night

If corrective lenses are needed to pass, the driver must wear them while driving.

Your score is
LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte
0%

Free Virginia DMV Practice Tests Practice

Why Use Our Free Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test?

✅ Based on the official Virginia Driver’s Manual
✅ Includes road signs, rules, and real DMV-style questions
✅ Designed for teens and first-time drivers
✅ Covers drivers permit test VA, DMV VA permit test, and Virginia driver’s permit practice test
✅ Free, mobile-friendly, and no registration required

Viginia DMV Knowledge Test

Start Practicing Today – It’s Free!

Don’t leave your Virginia learners permit test to chance. Start practicing today to build your confidence and pass your DMV written test on your first attempt.
Click below to begin!

Virginia Teen Permit Test – Frequently Asked Questions

Getting ready for the Virginia teen permit test? This FAQ explains the Virginia Knowledge Test for teens, how to obtain a Virginia learner’s permit, and what to expect under Virginia’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system. Use these answers along with realistic Virginia teen DMV practice tests to prepare with confidence.

Teens in Virginia take the Virginia Knowledge Test. Passing this test allows a teen to receive a Virginia learner’s permit as part of the state’s GDL program.

The Virginia teen knowledge test is required for first-time teen drivers applying for a learner’s permit. It is based on the Virginia Driver’s Manual and covers rules every new driver must know.

The test includes questions on:
• Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
• Right-of-way and intersection rules
• Speed limits, stopping distances, and safe following distance
• School buses, work zones, and railroad crossings
• Distracted driving, alcohol laws, and teen-specific GDL rules

Yes. The Virginia teen permit test uses a multiple-choice format. Practicing with Virginia teen DMV practice tests that mirror the real exam is the best way to prepare.

After passing, a teen receives a Virginia learner’s permit. This allows supervised driving only and is the first stage of Virginia’s Graduated Driver Licensing process.

No. With a learner’s permit, teens must drive with a properly licensed supervising adult. Driving alone is not allowed until advancing to the next GDL stage.

Yes. Virginia enforces a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21. Any measurable amount of alcohol can result in penalties, fines, or license suspension.

No. Handheld phone use and distracted driving are prohibited for teen drivers. Violations can lead to fines, points, or GDL penalties.

Violating Virginia GDL rules can result in:
• Fines or points on the driving record
• Delays in advancing to the next license stage
• License suspension for serious or repeated violations

Best preparation tips:
• Study the Virginia Driver’s Manual thoroughly
• Learn all road signs and right-of-way rules
• Take multiple Virginia teen DMV practice tests
• Focus on GDL restrictions, zero-tolerance alcohol laws, and safe driving habits

Prepare for Your Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test – Pass Your DMV Test

Free Online Practice

Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test

Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test – Pass Your DMV Test

What’s Included in Our Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test?

Set 1 - General DMV Questions

Set 2 – Fresh Question Bank

Road Signs & Markings

Traffic Laws & Safety Rules

Fines & Point System

Full Virginia DMV practice test Mock Test (46 Questions)

Free Virginia DMV Practice Tests Practice

Why Use Our Free Virginia Learners Permit Practice Test?

Viginia DMV Knowledge Test

Start Practicing Today – It’s Free!

Virginia Teen Permit Test – Frequently Asked Questions

Choose your state and Practice for DMV Test for Free

Want to pass your DMV permit or written test the first time?

About Us

Important Links

Contact