Virginia Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Virginia permit-test facts: Questions: 40 total in two parts: 10 road-sign questions and 30 general-knowledge questions; To pass: All 10 road-sign questions correct and at least 24 of 30 general-knowledge questions correct; Minimum age: 15 years and 6 months old for a Virginia learner's permit; Fee: $3 learner's permit fee plus the yearly cost of a driver's license; Re-takes: Under 18: wait 15 full days; age 18+: one test per day; after 3 failures at any age, complete classroom driver training before retesting; Official handbook: Virginia Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 40 total in two parts: 10 road-sign questions and 30 general-knowledge questions | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | All 10 road-sign questions correct and at least 24 of 30 general-knowledge questions correct | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years and 6 months old for a Virginia learner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $3 learner's permit fee plus the yearly cost of a driver's license | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Under 18: wait 15 full days; age 18+: one test per day; after 3 failures at any age, complete classroom driver training before retesting | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Virginia Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Virginia means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.