Virginia DMV Practice Test
Free, full Virginia practice tests right here in your browser — state-configured test length, diagnostic and adaptive modes, spaced-repetition review, and a readiness dashboard. No signup, no paywall — your progress is saved automatically on this device.
Official Virginia handbook: Virginia Driver's Manual
Before the Virginia knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
What to bring to the knowledge test:
- Completed Virginia driver's license application
- Parent/legal guardian consent if under 18
- One proof of identity
- One proof of legal presence
- Two proofs of Virginia residency
- Proof of Social Security number, if issued
- $3 learner's permit fee plus yearly driver-license cost
Requirements last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Virginia DMV — Apply for a Learner's Permit ↗. See the complete Virginia permit requirements.
Sample Virginia permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General) — Traffic Signs — General · verified 2026-08-01
When leaving a driveway or parking lot, you must yield to:
- A. Only vehicles on the road
- B. Only pedestrians on the sidewalk
- C. No one if visibility is clear
- D. All vehicles and pedestrians on the road and sidewalk
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D. All vehicles and pedestrians on the road and sidewalk — When entering a road from a driveway or parking lot, you must yield to all pedestrians on sidewalks and all vehicular traffic.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Ten Tips for Safe Driving — Safe Driving Basics · verified 2026-08-01
On limited-access highways, you may NOT:
- A. Use the left lane for passing
- B. Change lanes
- C. Back up, make U-turns, or stop (unless emergency)
- D. Drive the speed limit
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C. Back up, make U-turns, or stop (unless emergency) — On limited-access highways (freeways), backing up, making U-turns, and stopping (except in emergencies) are prohibited.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Ten Tips for Safe Driving — Safe Driving Basics · verified 2026-08-01
A broken white line between lanes means:
- A. No lane changes allowed
- B. Lane changes are permitted
- C. The road is ending
- D. You must merge
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B. Lane changes are permitted — Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and indicate lane changes are permitted.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 3 — Markings — Pavement and Curb Markings · verified 2026-08-01
In Virginia, what is the default maximum speed limit on a highway that does not have a posted speed limit?
- A. 70 mph
- B. 65 mph
- C. 55 mph
- D. 60 mph
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C. 55 mph — Virginia's default maximum speed limit on a highway without a posted sign is 55 mph. Interstates and some primary roads may be posted up to 70 mph. Residential areas default to 25 mph. The 85th percentile rule applies: the reckless-driving threshold at 20 mph over any limit means going over 75 mph on a 55 mph highway qualifies as reckless driving.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual — Chapter 5 — Rules of the Road · verified 2026-06-09
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Virginia DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 40 questions and a 85% study target — at least 34 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Virginia written test?
Use 85% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is this Virginia practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Virginia practice questions come from?
Questions use Virginia Driver's Manual and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Virginia permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Virginia practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,470+ questions in Spanish.
