Part one of the Virginia exam has 10 road-sign questions. How many must you get right?

All 10. You must answer all 10 sign questions correctly before you can take part two.

Part two of the Virginia exam has 30 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?

24. You need 24 of the 30 general-knowledge questions, which is 80 percent.

In Virginia you are driving 55 mph on a dry road. How many seconds of following distance should you keep?

4 seconds. Virginia uses 2 seconds under 35 mph, 3 seconds at 35 to 45, and 4 seconds at 46 to 70 mph.

You are 17 and licensed in Virginia. May you talk on a hands-free phone while driving?

No, not even hands-free. Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone while driving, hand-held or not, except in an emergency while parked or stopped.

If you are under 18 in Virginia, during what hours may you not drive, except in special cases?

Midnight to 4 am. Virginia's curfew for drivers under 18 is midnight to 4 am, with exceptions for work, school activities and emergencies.

In Virginia, if you are under 21, at what BAC can you be convicted of illegal alcohol consumption?

0.02%. Under 21, a BAC of at least 0.02 but under 0.08 is illegal consumption; 0.08 or more can be DUI.

At what age can you apply for a learner's permit in Virginia?

15 years and 6 months. You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for a Virginia learner's permit.

In Virginia you are passing a bicyclist. What is the minimum clearance you must give?

3 feet. Virginia law requires at least three feet; if the lane is too narrow, change lanes to pass.

In Virginia, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Virginia, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?

100 feet. Signal about 100 feet, or three to four seconds, before the turn.

State guides · Virginia

Virginia DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in Virginia, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

Agency	Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Official handbook	Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) ↗
Questions	30
To pass	24 of 30 correct
Test in Spanish?	Yes

Two-part computer exam. Part one: 10 road-sign questions, and you must get all 10 right. Part two: 30 general-knowledge questions, 24 correct needed (80%). Under 18, you wait 15 days to retake.

Virginia rules you need to know

Alcohol, 21 and over: In Virginia the legal limit for drivers 21 or older is 0.08% BAC. Official source ↗
Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, a BAC of 0.02% or more can bring a charge of illegal alcohol consumption. Official source ↗
Following distance: Keep 2 seconds under 35 mph, 3 seconds at 35 to 45 mph, and 4 seconds at 46 to 70 mph. Official source ↗
High beams: Dim your high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and 200 feet when following. Official source ↗
Turn signal: Signal about 100 feet, or three to four seconds, before the turn. Official source ↗
Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
School bus: If a median or barrier separates you from a school bus going the other way, you do not have to stop. Official source ↗
Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign or a red arrow prohibits it. Official source ↗
Left on red: Left on red is allowed from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop. Official source ↗
Cell phone: No driver may hold a phone while driving; the fine starts at 125 dollars. Drivers under 18 may not use even hands-free. Official source ↗
Move Over law: Move over for stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks with lights; if you can't, slow down. Official source ↗
Permit age: You can get a learner's permit at 15 years and 6 months. Official source ↗

Virginia test FAQ

How many questions are on the Virginia written test?

The written test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct to pass.

Can I take the Virginia driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. Virginia offers the written test in Spanish.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Virginia?

You can get a learner's permit at 15 years and 6 months.

What documents do I need for a permit in Virginia?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before you go.

Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →

10 Virginia practice questions

1. Part one of the Virginia exam has 10 road-sign questions. How many must you get right?
1. 7 of 10
2. 9 of 10
3. All 10
4. 8 of 10
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Answer: All 10
You must answer all 10 sign questions correctly before you can take part two.
Official source ↗
2. Part two of the Virginia exam has 30 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?
1. 18
2. 21
3. 24
4. 27
Show answer
Answer: 24
You need 24 of the 30 general-knowledge questions, which is 80 percent.
Official source ↗
3. In Virginia you are driving 55 mph on a dry road. How many seconds of following distance should you keep?
1. 3 seconds
2. 1 second
3. 2 seconds
4. 4 seconds
Show answer
Answer: 4 seconds
Virginia uses 2 seconds under 35 mph, 3 seconds at 35 to 45, and 4 seconds at 46 to 70 mph.
Official source ↗
4. You are 17 and licensed in Virginia. May you talk on a hands-free phone while driving?
1. Yes, only on city streets
2. No, not even hands-free
3. Yes, if it is hands-free
4. Yes, only with GPS on screen
Show answer
Answer: No, not even hands-free
Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone while driving, hand-held or not, except in an emergency while parked or stopped.
Official source ↗
5. If you are under 18 in Virginia, during what hours may you not drive, except in special cases?
1. 10 pm to 6 am
2. From 11 pm to 5 am
3. Midnight to 4 am
4. 9 pm to 5 am
Show answer
Answer: Midnight to 4 am
Virginia's curfew for drivers under 18 is midnight to 4 am, with exceptions for work, school activities and emergencies.
Official source ↗
6. In Virginia, if you are under 21, at what BAC can you be convicted of illegal alcohol consumption?
1. 0.08%
2. 0.05%
3. 0.02%
4. 0.01%
Show answer
Answer: 0.02%
Under 21, a BAC of at least 0.02 but under 0.08 is illegal consumption; 0.08 or more can be DUI.
Official source ↗
7. At what age can you apply for a learner's permit in Virginia?
1. 15 years and 9 months
2. 15 years
3. 16 years
4. 15 years and 6 months
Show answer
Answer: 15 years and 6 months
You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for a Virginia learner's permit.
Official source ↗
8. In Virginia you are passing a bicyclist. What is the minimum clearance you must give?
1. 6 feet
2. 3 feet
3. 4 feet
4. 2 feet
Show answer
Answer: 3 feet
Virginia law requires at least three feet; if the lane is too narrow, change lanes to pass.
Official source ↗
9. In Virginia, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
1. 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 10 feet
4. 20 feet
Show answer
Answer: 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Official source ↗
10. In Virginia, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
1. 50 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 500 feet
4. 300 feet
Show answer
Answer: 100 feet
Signal about 100 feet, or three to four seconds, before the turn.
Official source ↗

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.