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Virginia DMV practice test

Prepare for the Virginia learner permit knowledge test with questions written from the official driver handbook, in English, Russian and Spanish.

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Quick answer: The test is also offered in Spanish. Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), checked October 17, 2026.

Virginia practice tests

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Full practice tests in the format of the real Virginia knowledge test. Questions do not repeat between tests.

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Road signs

Shapes, colors and meanings of the signs on the test.

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Rules of the road

Right of way, turns, parking and sharing the road.

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Virginia laws

Rules that are specific to Virginia.

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Key rules from the Virginia handbook

These numbers come straight from the official handbook. Each one is also a question in our tests.

Getting your permit and license

  • 18 points in 12 months can lead to suspension.
  • Part one: all ten sign questions must be correct. Part two: at least 80% correct.
  • Under 18: wait a full 15 days before retaking.
  • Adults must hold the learner's permit for 60 days before the first road skills test.
  • Two days; the test may be taken only once per business day.
  • Second: 90-day suspension; third: revocation for one year or until 18, whichever is longer.

Rules of the road

  • Signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.
  • Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
  • Use low beams within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.
  • Headlights must be on when your wipers are in use because of rain, snow or other weather.
  • Drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.
  • Give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.
  • Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.
  • Drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.
  • Stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck responding to an alarm.
  • Under 35 mph: 2 seconds; 35–45 mph: 3 seconds; 46–70 mph: 4 seconds.
  • Under 35 mph: 2 seconds; 35–45 mph: 3 seconds; 46–70 mph: 4 seconds.
  • Slow to 10 mph below the posted limit and pass at least two feet to the left.
  • Not within 500 feet; never follow an emergency vehicle with flashing lights closer than 500 feet.
  • 20 to 30 seconds ahead; check the rearview mirror about every 10 seconds.
  • $50; a second or later offense can mean a $500 penalty.
  • Under 16 (with limited exceptions).
  • No more than 150 feet.

Speed limits

  • 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.
  • 25 mph in business districts unless posted otherwise.
  • 25 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.
  • 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.
  • Unpaved roads: 35 mph; school, business and residential areas: 25; other roads: 55.
  • Reckless driving: 20+ mph over the limit or over 85 mph.

Parking

  • Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
  • Do not park within 15 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.
  • Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
  • Park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.
  • Do not park within 20 feet of an intersection.

Alcohol and drugs

  • 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
  • For drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

Virginia driving rules in numbers

Speed limits by state

Residential district
25 mph
Business district
25 mph
School zone
25 mph
Other highways
55 mph

Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits

Drivers 21+
0.08%
Under 21
0.02%

Cell phone laws for drivers by state

Adults: phone in hand to talk?
No, only hands-free use is allowed

Parking distances by state

Fire hydrant
15 feet
Fire station driveway
15 feet
Railroad crossing
50 feet
Wheels from the curb
12 inches

School bus, move over and bicycle passing laws by state

Bus on the other side of a divided highway
Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
Passing a bicyclist
3 feet
Stopped emergency vehicle
Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down

License renewal, insurance and points by state

Points that can suspend your license
18 points in 12 months

Sample questions

In Virginia, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
  1. 10 feet
  2. 15 feet
  3. 20 feet
  4. 25 feet

Virginia: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Virginia, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?
  1. 75 feet
  2. 100 feet
  3. 150 feet
  4. 200 feet

Virginia: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

In Virginia, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?
  1. 0.05%
  2. 0.08%
  3. 0.10%
  4. 0.12%

Virginia: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

Virginia permit test: questions and answers

Yes, as of our last check the Virginia DMV offers the knowledge test in this language. Confirm with the DMV before your visit.

From the official Virginia driver handbook (Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39)). We write our own questions; the DMV does not publish its real exam questions.

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