Pass Your Virginia
Permit Test

Number of Questions: 10 traffic sign questions in part one, followed by 30 general knowledge questions in part two.
Correct Answers Needed to Pass: You must answer all 10 sign questions correctly in part one to proceed. In part two (general knowledge), you must correctly answer at least 80% of the questions.
Passing Score: 80%
Minimum Age to Apply: 15 years and 6 months

• Proof of Identity. Birth certificate, U.S. passport, certificate of naturalization
• Proof of Legal Presence / Citizenship. Immigration documents (if non-citizen)
• Proof of Social Security Number. Social Security card, W-2, pay stub, SSA-1099
• Proof of Residency / Address. Utility bill, lease/mortgage statement, school record, bank statement
• Proof of Driver Education / Enrollment. For minors, certificate of completion or proof of enrollment in state-approved driver education
• Parental / Guardian Consent. If applicant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian generally must sign
• Fee Payment. The application / permit / licensing fee
• Vision / Eye Exam. In-office vision screening at DMV / licensing office

If you fail the exam and you are under 18, you must wait a full 15 days before retaking the knowledge test.
If you fail more than three times, you must complete a driver education or manual course before attempting again.

See all your Learner’s Permit Driving Requirements and all the steps you need to follow to get your license here.

• Find your driving instructor – see our article for tips and what to watch out for here.
• Start practicing with a licensed adult – learn why this is important here.
• Use GUIDE2Safeti to log your hours and get structured, quality practice. See your driving hours requirements here.
• Prepare for your road test – see what you need to know here.

Your provisional license comes with some restrictions you should be aware of if you don’t want to risk loosing your new license. Review those restrictions here.