Virginia DMV Practice Test 2026

Virginia DMV practice test: 664 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Part1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24. Updated

Official test facts (verified)

FactValueSourceChecked
Test formatPart1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24dmv.virginia.gov
Test languagesmany incl. ASL, English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French (full list on page)dmv.virginia.gov
Official handbookdmv.virginia.govdmv.virginia.gov
Official practice testdmv.virginia.govdmv.virginia.gov
Practice questions664 questionsdmv.virginia.gov

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Official format: Part1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24 · 664 practice questions

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The official test scores part 1: signs and part 2: knowledge separately. Your readiness is the weaker part.

Units

Part 1: Signs10 questions in the test, need 100%
  1. 1
    Traffic Signs & Signals236 questions
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Part 2: Knowledge30 questions in the test, need 240%
  1. 2
    General Driving Knowledge82 questions
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  2. 3
    Sharing the Road76 questions
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  3. 4
    Highway & Freeway Driving49 questions
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  4. 5
    Impaired Driving & Penalties44 questions
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  5. 6
    Bad Weather & Night Driving41 questions
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  6. 7
    Speed Limits & Following Distance39 questions
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  7. 8
    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation38 questions
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  8. 9
    Right of Way & Intersections32 questions
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  9. 10
    Parking & Stopping Rules17 questions
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  10. 11
    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties10 questions
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  1. Full mock examOfficial format: Part1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24
40questions on the test
34 (85%)correct to pass
664practice questions

Full mock exam: Part 1: Signs: 10 Q, pass 10 · Part 2: Knowledge: 30 Q, pass 24

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Practice question bank

664questions
11topics
134with a picture
236in Traffic Signs & Signals
Traffic Signs & Signals236General Driving Knowledge82Sharing the Road76Highway & Freeway Driving49Impaired Driving & Penalties44Bad Weather & Night Driving41Speed Limits & Following Distan…39Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…38Right of Way & Intersections32Parking & Stopping Rules17Licensing, Demerits & Penalties10license-test.com
Traffic Signs & Signals is the largest topic (36% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. Turn signals or hand signals should be used when:

    • Making turns.
    • Changing lanes.
    • Entering or exiting highways.
    • All of the above. ✓

    Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: D · Official handbook: dmv.virginia.gov

  2. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

    • True
    • False ✓

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: dmv.virginia.gov

  3. At a light rail intersection, always:

    • Look both ways before crossing tracks.
    • Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
    • Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
    • All of these. ✓

    Sharing the Road · Answer: D · Official handbook: dmv.virginia.gov

  4. When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

    • Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
    • Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
    • Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
    • Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic. ✓

    Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: D · Official handbook: dmv.virginia.gov

Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Virginia4034 (85%)664
District of Columbianot verified yetnot verified yet510
Kentuckynot verified yetnot verified yet503
Maryland2522 (88%)461
North Carolinanot verified yetnot verified yet624
Tennessee3024 (80%)481
West Virginia2519 (76%)527
Virginia664North Carolina624West Virginia527District of Columbia510Kentucky503Tennessee481Maryland461license-test.com
Virginia ranks 1 of 7 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many questions are on the official Virginia DMV test?

40 questions; you need 34 correct (85%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.

What is the format of the Virginia Car learner's permit test?

Part1 10 signs must 10/10; Part2 30 Q pass 24

How many practice questions does this Virginia DMV practice test have?

664 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (236), General Driving Knowledge (82), Sharing the Road (76). 134 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).

How does the Virginia test compare with nearby states?

Maryland: 25 questions, pass 22; Tennessee: 30 questions, pass 24; West Virginia: 25 questions, pass 19 (official formats; Virginia: 40 questions, pass 34).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Virginia driver handbook (dmv.virginia.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Virginia.

Is the Virginia DMV practice test free?

Yes. All 664 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

Which languages is the Virginia Car learner's permit test offered in?

many incl. ASL, English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French (full list on page)

Where is the official handbook?

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/exams/manual

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook