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Virginia DMV Practice Exam — Simulate the Real Virginia Written Test

Prepare for the Virginia DMV written test with an exam simulator that mirrors real conditions. 40 questions, 85% passing score, same format — know exactly what to expect on test day at the Virginia DMV.

Exam Rules

  • Questions are drawn randomly from all topics
  • No hints or explanations during the exam
  • You cannot go back to previous questions once answered
  • Use the Skip button to defer difficult questions — they'll return at the end
  • Your results and score will be shown after you complete all questions

These are practice questions based on the official handbook, not actual DMV test questions.

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How the Virginia DMV written test works

The Virginia DMV written knowledge test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Virginia driver handbook. To pass the Virginia exam, you need at least 34 correct answers — a 85% passing score. The Virginia test covers road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices specific to Virginia.

The Virginia DMV accepts walk-ins for the written test, though wait times vary by location and time of day.

In Virginia, the written test is offered in 24 languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean (+19).

If you don't pass: Under 18 must wait 15 days between retakes. Age 18+ can retake once per day. No limit on total attempts.

Try sample Virginia DMV practice questions

These Virginia-specific practice questions come from our bank of 329+. The real Virginia written test draws from similar material in the official Virginia driver handbook.

4 free preview of 40
1

What is the default speed limit in business and residential districts in Virginia?

2

What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Virginia (effective January 1, 2025)?

3
The safest hand position on the steering wheel is:

The safest hand position on the steering wheel is:

4
When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should:

When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should:

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What's included in the Virginia exam simulator

40 questions — matches the real Virginia written test
85% passing score — same as the Virginia DMV
Drawn from 329+ Virginia-specific questions across 13 topics
Detailed explanation after each answer
Unlimited retakes — practice until you're confident
Elapsed timer — track how fast you finish

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Simulate the real Virginia written test — 40 questions, 85% passing threshold, same format as the DMV.

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