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.
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 26 languages: English, American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic (Ethiopian), Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin (+21).
If you don't pass: Under 18, you must wait a full 15 days to retake the knowledge exam: fail on Jan 1 and the earliest retake is Jan 17. At 18 and over you may test once per day; CDL knowledge exams are once per business day. Virginia publishes no cap on total attempts, but after a third failure you cannot test a fourth time until you complete a required driver education course dated after that failure (8 hours of Virginia Driver's Manual instruction, or 36 fifty-minute classroom periods, depending on age) and give DMV the certificate. Each retake needs a new learner's permit application, and DMV publishes no retest fee.
Try sample Virginia DMV practice questions
These Virginia-specific practice questions come from our bank of 369+. The real Virginia written test draws from similar material in the official Virginia driver handbook.
What is the default speed limit in business and residential districts in Virginia?
What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Virginia (effective January 1, 2025)?
The safest hand position on the steering wheel is:
When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should:
What's included in the Virginia exam simulator
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