The knowledge exam is 10 road-sign questions, all correct, and 30 general-knowledge questions, 24 correct. This page lists the age, documents, and retake rules Virginia DMV publishes.
Important: Retake Policy
Virginia DMV says applicants under age 18 must wait a full 15 days before retesting; applicants age 18 or older may test one time per day. After three failures, DMV requires the classroom portion of an approved Driver Training School program before another attempt.
The Virginia knowledge exam draws questions from the Driver's Manual. This site's bank of 500+ Virginia-specific questions covers those topic areas.
Use these study strategies alongside the Virginia Driver's Manual and official DMV requirements.
The official manual is the source of truth for all exam questions. Read it cover to cover at least once before practicing.
Consistent short sessions beat one marathon cram. 15–20 minutes per day for 10–14 days is the sweet spot.
Read every explanation — even for questions you got right. Understanding the reasoning helps on tricky variations.
Virginia DMV requires all 10 road-sign answers to be correct. Practice sign meaning by shape, color, and symbol—not only by text.
Our Missed Questions Review re-queues every question you've missed. Keep practicing until your review queue is clear.
On exam day, arrive 15 minutes early. Bring required documents and a valid ID. A calm mind scores better.
Detailed guides on every topic covered by the Virginia knowledge test.
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Common questions about the Virginia DMV knowledge test and learner's permit process.
Virginia DMV describes two parts: 10 road-sign questions, all of which must be correct, and 30 general-knowledge questions, of which 24 must be correct.
Virginia DMV uses separate requirements: all 10 road-sign questions must be correct, and at least 24 of 30 general-knowledge questions must be correct.
You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for a Virginia learner's permit.
Virginia DMV says applicants under age 18 must wait a full 15 days before retesting; applicants age 18 or older may test one time per day. After three failures, the classroom portion of an approved Driver Training School program is required before another attempt.
Bring one proof of identity, one proof of legal presence, two proofs of Virginia residency, and your Social Security number if one has been issued. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian generally signs the application.
You must hold your Virginia learner's permit for at least 9 months. During that time, you must complete 45 hours of supervised driving, including at least 15 hours at night.
Virginia DMV says the exam can be taken on a computer at customer service centers or at participating high-school classrooms. Oral exams are available by request at DMV customer service centers. You can use VADrivingTest.com to practice online before your visit.
The knowledge test fee is included in the learner's permit fee of $3. If you are applying for a driver's license, the fee is $4 for the knowledge test.