Virginia Permit Test Study Guide
Every key concept from the official handbook, organized by topic.
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)
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