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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.

Short on time? This Virginia DMV cheat sheet pulls the highest-yield facts and rules from the Virginia Driver's Manual into one scrollable page — the stuff that shows up over and over on the permit test.

Skim it, then take the free 6-question check-in at the bottom to see how much actually stuck.

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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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Virginia permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
FactAnswerEvidence status
Questions40 total in two parts: 10 road-sign questions and 30 general-knowledge questionsVerified against cited official source
To passAll 10 road-sign questions correct and at least 24 of 30 general-knowledge questions correctVerified against cited official source
Minimum age15 years and 6 months old for a Virginia learner's permitVerified against cited official source
Fee$3 learner's permit fee plus the yearly cost of a driver's licenseVerified against cited official source
Re-takesUnder 18: wait 15 full days; age 18+: one test per day; after 3 failures at any age, complete classroom driver training before retestingVerified against cited official source
Official handbookVirginia Driver's ManualVerified against cited official source

Official source

Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)

Sample questions for Virginia

Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.

  1. Question 1 · Traffic signals

    At a red light in Virginia, you must do what?

    • Come to a complete stop at the stop line or before the crosswalk
    • Yield only to pedestrians
    • Slow down and proceed with caution
    • Stop only if other traffic is present
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop at the stop line or before the crosswalk

    Stop fully at the line or crosswalk on a red light.

  2. Question 2 · Right of way

    Drivers entering a Virginia interstate from an entrance ramp must yield the right of way to whom?

    • Traffic already on the highway
    • No one
    • Only trucks
    • Only emergency vehicles
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: Traffic already on the highway

    Merging onto a highway? Yield to traffic already on it.

  3. Question 3 · Right of way

    In Virginia, when is a left turn on red permitted?

    • You are on a one-way street turning left onto another one-way street
    • Never — left on red is always illegal
    • Any time after stopping
    • Only at night
    See the explanation

    Correct answer: You are on a one-way street turning left onto another one-way street

    Left on red only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

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Virginia permit test at a glance

Official test format: 40 total in two parts: 10 road-sign questions and 30 general-knowledge questions.- Passing score: 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 - Source: Virginia Driver's Manual

Road signs you must know cold

Sign shapes: - Octagon = STOP - Triangle (point down) = YIELD - Diamond = WARNING - Pentagon = SCHOOL ZONE - Round = RAILROAD CROSSING - Rectangle (vertical) = REGULATORY - Rectangle (horizontal) = GUIDE Colors: - Red = stop / do not enter - Yellow = warning - Orange = construction - Green = direction - Blue = motorist services - Brown = recreation

Right-of-way rules that get tested every time

- Uncontrolled intersection: car on the right goes first. - Left turn: yield to oncoming traffic. - Pedestrians in crosswalk: always have the right of way. - Emergency vehicles with lights/siren: pull right and stop. - 4-way stop: first to arrive goes first; if tied, car on right wins. - School bus with red flashing lights: stop in both directions on undivided roads.

Virginia key rules to memorize

- Road signs section (must get all 10 correct) - Right of way and yielding rules - Virginia speed limits and reckless-driving law - DUI laws (zero tolerance under 21) - Road signals and pavement markings

DUI and zero-tolerance — easy points

- Adult limit (21+): 0.08% BAC. - Commercial drivers: 0.04% BAC. - Under 21: zero tolerance (0.01–0.02% BAC). - Refusing breathalyzer = automatic license suspension ("implied consent"). - First DUI in Virginia: suspension, fines, mandatory classes, possible ignition interlock.

Stopping distances (rule of thumb)

Total stopping distance = perception + reaction + braking. At 55 mph in dry conditions: ~250–300 feet. Wet roads roughly double that. Follow the 3-second rule for following distance; 4–5 seconds in bad weather.

Frequently asked questions

Is this cheat sheet enough to pass the Virginia DMV test?

Strong head start, but on its own — no. Combine it with at least 100 practice questions and one full mock exam.

Is this cheat sheet up to date for?

Yes — every fact comes from the current Virginia Driver's Manual. We update content within 30 days of any handbook revision.

Can I download a printable version?

Not yet — but you can print this page directly from your browser. PDF cheat sheets for paid users are coming.

Does the real Virginia test ask about exact stopping distances?

Rarely as exact numbers — more often as concepts (e.g., "what doubles your stopping distance?"). Understanding the rule matters more than memorizing feet.

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