Virginia Permit Practice Test 2026: two-part knowledge exam
Free Virginia permit practice test: official facts from Virginia DMV, questions written from the official Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39).
- 40 questions
- 80% pass mark, each part passed separately
- $3 fee
- 15½ minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Virginia DMV
| Official exam name | Two-part knowledge exam(traffic signs and general knowledge) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Breakdown | 10 road signs + 30 general knowledge |
| Pass mark | 10 of 10 road signs and 24 of 30 general knowledge |
| Time limit | None published by Virginia DMV |
| Fee | $3 — learner's permit fee plus the yearly cost of a driver's license'$3 learner's permit fee plus the yearly cost of a driver's license' (fee chart DMV 201, 08/10/2026: combined learner's permit/driver's license $3.00 plus the yearly cost of the driver's license; driver's license $4 per year). REAL ID adds a $10 one-time fee. No separate exam or retest fee is published, but each retake requires reapplying for the learner's permit. |
| Minimum age | 15½ |
| Where to book | Virginia DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The Virginia two-part knowledge exam (traffic signs and general knowledge) has 40 questions (10 road signs + 30 general knowledge); you need 10 of 10 road signs and 24 of 30 general knowledge to pass, per Virginia DMV; questions come from the official Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (no edition date printed).
Source: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Completed Application for a Virginia Driver's License (DL 1P); under 18: parent or legal guardian written consent by signing the application (or court order of emancipation); one proof of identity; one proof of legal presence; two proofs of Virginia residency; proof of Social Security number if issued. Original documents only. Vision screening at the appointment. |
|---|---|
| Retake | Under 18: 'you must wait a full 15 days before you can retake the exam.' 18 or older: 'only eligible to test one time per day.' |
| Attempts | 'Regardless of age, if you fail the exam three times, you must complete the classroom portion of a Virginia-approved Driver Training School program and present the Driver Education Certificate' (Knowledge Exam page). Manual: after three failures an 8-hour DMV-approved course based on the Driver's Manual can satisfy the requirement (under 18 only if the classroom component of driver education was already completed). Each retake requires reapplying for a learner's permit. Exam must be retaken if the permit/license is not obtained within 1 year. |
| Languages | Driver knowledge exam available in English, American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin (Simplified and Traditional), Dari, Farsi, French, German, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Mongolian, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Twi (Akan), Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese. Oral exams by request at all customer service centers; manual: audio version available and 'translators may not be used for tests in offered languages.' Manual and study guide also in Spanish. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in Section 2 of the Virginia Driver's Manual. |
| Handbook | Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) — No edition date printed in the text; PDF metadata title 'English April2026 FINAL' (created 27 Apr 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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Virginia two-part knowledge exam: common questions
How many questions are on the Virginia permit test?
The Virginia two-part knowledge exam has 40 questions (10 road signs + 30 general knowledge), per Virginia DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Virginia permit test?
You need 10 of 10 road signs and 24 of 30 general knowledge to pass, per Virginia DMV.
Is the Virginia permit test hard?
You need 34 of 40 (10 of 10 road signs and 24 of 30 general knowledge) to pass, so in the official 40-question format you can get at most 6 wrong overall, and each section has its own mark. The best preparation is to study the official Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (no edition date printed) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Virginia permit test cost?
$3 — learner's permit fee plus the yearly cost of a driver's license, per Virginia DMV.
Is there a free Virginia permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Virginia two-part knowledge exam practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and the official pass mark of 34 of 40 (10 of 10 road signs and 24 of 30 general knowledge), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Two-part knowledge exam questions come from the official Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39). Read the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Virginia DMV.