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Virginia Learner's Permit Knowledge Exam

35

Total questions


Approx. 45 minutes

10 Questions

Traffic Signs


10

Passing Score 100% on Signs, 80% on General Knowledge (must pass both sections)

25 Questions

General Knowledge


20

Passing Score 100% on Signs, 80% on General Knowledge (must pass both sections)

$3

Exam Fee

Getting Your Virginia Learner's Permit: Your 4-Step Checklist

Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Learner's Permit?

  • Applicants must be at least 15 years and 6 months old.
  • Parental consent is required if you are under 18.
  • You must pass a vision screening.

Step 2: What ID Do I Need?

You need documents to prove your identity, legal presence, Virginia residency, and Social Security number.

Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?

The learner's permit fee, which includes the test, is $3.

Step 4: Understanding the Test Format

The knowledge exam has two parts, and you must pass both:
  • Part One (Traffic Signs): 10 questions. You must answer all 10 correctly (100%).
  • Part Two (General Knowledge): 25 questions. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%).

What's the Easiest Way to Pass the Virginia Permit Test?

The 100% passing requirement on the signs portion is tough. Active learning is proven to be more effective than just reading for a test this specific.

Studying the Handbook Alone

Covers all the material.

Passive, boring, and it's incredibly easy to miss a crucial detail on a sign.

Studying the Handbook Alone

Using the Flashpath App

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Using the Flashpath App

Beyond the Permit: Your Complete Virginia Driver's Toolkit

Printable Virginia Cheatsheet (PDF)

Our free one-page PDF with all the critical road signs and rules you must memorize to pass.

Driver's License Road Test Checklist

Thinking ahead to your road test? View our comprehensive guide on the top mistakes to avoid.

New Resident License Transfer Guide

New to Virginia? Our step-by-step guide makes transferring your out-of-state license simple and clear.

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