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Driver's Permit Knowledge Test (U.S.)

Virginia: Testing: practice questions

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Question 1 · Virginia

How long must a Virginia applicant 18 or older hold a learner's permit before a DMV road test (without driver ed)?

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 6 months
  4. 9 months
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B. 60 days — DMV 39, section 1.

Question 2 · Virginia

What happens after failing Virginia's knowledge exam three times?

  1. A one-year wait before any retest
  2. Driver ed (or an 8-hour course)
  3. Nothing; you can retest the very next day
  4. A $100 retest fee and a new application
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B. Driver ed (or an 8-hour course) — DMV 39, section 1.

Question 3 · Virginia

What score do you need on part two (general knowledge) of Virginia's knowledge exam?

  1. 70 percent of the questions
  2. 75 percent of the questions
  3. 80 percent
  4. 90 percent of the questions
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C. 80 percent — DMV 39, section 1.

Question 4 · Virginia

How many of the 10 road-sign questions must you get right in part one of Virginia's knowledge exam?

  1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 9
  4. All 10
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D. All 10 — Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), section 1.

Question 5 · Virginia

How long must you wait to retake a failed Virginia road skills test?

  1. Same day
  2. Two days
  3. 15 days
  4. 30 days
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B. Two days — DMV 39, section 1.

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