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How many general knowledge questions are in part two of the Virginia knowledge exam?
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30
Part two has 30 multiple-choice questions on driving laws and safe driving.
Source: Virginia DMV: The Knowledge Exam, Passing the Knowledge Exam
How many of the road sign questions must you answer correctly on the Virginia knowledge exam?
At least 6 of them All 10 of them At least 8 of them At least half of them
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All 10 of them
You must get every sign question right before the exam lets you move on to part two.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 1, Testing: Two-Part Knowledge Exam (p. 3)
You are 16 and fail the knowledge exam on a Monday. How long must you wait to try again?
A full 30 days A full 15 days A full 7 days Until the next business day
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A full 15 days
Applicants under 18 must wait a full 15 days after a failed knowledge exam.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 1, Testing: Two-Part Knowledge Exam (p. 3)
How many of the 30 general knowledge questions must you answer correctly to pass part two?
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24
You need 24 correct answers, which is 80 percent of the 30 questions.
Source: Virginia DMV: The Knowledge Exam, Passing the Knowledge Exam
If you are under 18, during which hours may you generally not drive in Virginia?
Midnight to 4 a.m. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Midnight to 4 a.m.
Drivers under 18 may not drive from midnight to 4 a.m. except for work, supervised activities or emergencies.
Source: Virginia DMV: Teen Driving Restrictions, Curfew Restrictions
How many hours of supervised driving must a parent certify for a license applicant under 18?
At least 65 hours At least 45 hours At least 30 hours At least 20 hours
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At least 45 hours
A parent or guardian signs that the teen drove at least 45 hours.
Source: Virginia DMV: Apply for a Learner's Permit, How Long You Need a Learner's Permit
Who must sit in the front passenger seat when you drive with a learner's permit?
Any passenger aged 16 or older A licensed driver of any age No one, if it is daytime A licensed driver aged 21 or older
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A licensed driver aged 21 or older
A permit holder needs a licensed driver at least 21 years old beside them, unless a family exception applies.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 6, License Types: Learner's Permit (p. 31)
You are 25 and have never held a license. If you skip driver education, how long must you hold a permit?
At least 60 days At least nine months At least one year At least 30 days
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At least 60 days
First-time applicants aged 21 or older hold the permit for 60 days unless they complete driver education.
Source: Virginia DMV: Apply for a Learner's Permit, How Long You Need a Learner's Permit
Of the certified practice hours for an applicant under 18, how many must be after sunset?
At least 10 At least 5 At least 15 At least 25
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At least 15
At least 15 of the 45 hours must be driven after sunset.
Source: Virginia DMV: Apply for a Learner's Permit, How Long You Need a Learner's Permit
What is the youngest age at which you may apply for a Virginia learner's permit?
14 years and 6 months 15 years and 6 months 15 years 16 years
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15 years and 6 months
Applicants must be at least 15 and a half years old.
Source: Virginia DMV: Apply for a Learner's Permit, Apply for a Learner's Permit (introduction)
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Full practice test All topics, as in the knowledge test Road Signs What signs mean and what to do when you see them Right-of-Way Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and roundabouts Traffic Signals Lights, arrows and pedestrian signals Lanes & Turns Lane markings, turns, passing and merging Speed Limits Limits and how to adjust your speed Parking Curb colors, hills and where you can't park Safe Driving Following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road Alcohol & Drugs Blood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication Emergencies Breakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings Insurance & Collisions Required coverage and what to do after a crash Phones & Distraction Phone rules and other distractions
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (April 2026 PDF (created 2026-04-27), read 2026-11-07, plus dmv.virginia.gov pages on the knowledge exam, learner's permits and teen restrictions edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.