Virginia motorcycle permit test

Practice for the Virginia motorcycle knowledge test: the state's own motorcycle rules plus national riding-safety questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.

Virginia motorcycle rules

Each rule comes from an official state source. Rules change — check the current manual before your test.

  • In Virginia, which motorcycle operators are required to wear a protective helmet? All motorcycle operators
  • In Virginia, a motorcycle operator who does not wear a face shield or safety glasses/goggles must instead: Have the motorcycle equipped with safety glass or a windshield of a type approved by the Virginia State Police
  • In Virginia, during which hours does a motorcycle learner's permit allow you to ride? After 4 a.m. and before midnight
  • In Virginia, a motorcycle learner's permit holder must be supervised by a person licensed to operate a motorcycle who is at least what age? 21
  • In Virginia, who may be on the motorcycle when it is ridden by a learner's permit holder? No one other than the operator
  • In Virginia, if you are under age 18, how long must you hold the motorcycle learner's permit? At least 9 months
  • In Virginia, how many questions are on the motorcycle knowledge exam? 25
  • In Virginia, if you are 18 or older and complete a Virginia Rider Training Program course, which DMV tests do you not need to complete? Both the motorcycle knowledge exam and the road skills test