Pass each exam part
Virginia separates road signs from general knowledge. You must answer all 10 sign questions correctly and at least 24 of 30 general questions correctly; an overall percentage alone does not reflect both requirements.
VIRGINIA · DMV KNOWLEDGE EXAM
Virginia DMV practice test
Study Virginia road signs, traffic laws and safe driving with 50 original questions and clear explanations. Practice by topic or use the two-part Virginia-style mock exam.
Virginia’s two-part knowledge examPart one has 10 road-sign questions, and all 10 must be correct. Part two has 30 general-knowledge questions, with at least 24 correct to pass. The mock practice set follows that structure but is not an official DMV exam.
BUILD A PRACTICE SET
Virginia learner permit practice
Choose a topic, set a question count, and practise with explanations. Your current answers are saved on this device.
VIRGINIA STUDY GUIDE
How to prepare for the Virginia knowledge exam
Virginia DMV’s interactive Driver’s Manual includes its own study content and practice questions. Use our original questions for additional review, then return to the official manual for the complete rules and the latest licensing information.
Use Virginia’s speed guidance
Posted speed limits apply under ideal conditions. DMV says to slow down when weather, construction, traffic, or another condition makes the posted speed unsafe.
Remember the statewide school-bus rule
Stop for a bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when approaching from either direction. The opposite-direction exception applies when a median or barrier separates the roadways.
Review current restraint rules
Virginia requires every vehicle occupant to wear a seat belt. Children under age eight must be secured in a proper child safety seat. Check DMV’s current child-seat guidance for fit and installation.
A useful study routine
- Read the current Virginia Driver’s Manual, especially signs, safe driving, restraints and license types.
- Use topic practice to revisit rules that are new or easy to confuse.
- Take the two-part practice set and check the sign and general-knowledge benchmarks separately.
- Confirm current permit, retake and teen-driver requirements directly with Virginia DMV.
Virginia learner permit test FAQs
How many questions are on Virginia’s knowledge exam?＋
Virginia DMV lists 10 road-sign questions in part one and 30 general-knowledge questions in part two.
What score do I need to pass?＋
You must get all 10 road-sign questions right and at least 24 of the 30 general-knowledge questions right.
Are these actual Virginia DMV exam questions?＋
No. These are original study questions based on public DMV materials. They are not actual or confidential exam questions.
Where can I get the official Virginia Driver’s Manual?＋
Virginia DMV provides an interactive Driver’s Manual, study guide and practice questions on its official website.
Official Virginia driver study sources
Check Virginia DMV for the current manual and licensing rules. Requirements may differ by age and license status.
Read Virginia DMV’s Driver’s Manual ↗Check the official knowledge exam format ↗Review learner permit application rules ↗Review teen driving restrictions ↗Review seat-belt and child restraint guidance ↗Review school-bus safety rules ↗Advertisement
USA Exam Practice is independent and is not affiliated with Virginia DMV or the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia questions last reviewed November 7, 2026.
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