Virginia Permit Practice Test

1. In Virginia, what is the youngest age to get a learner's permit?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old
3. 15 years and 6 months (correct answer)
4. 16 years old

Answer: C. In Virginia you can get a learner's permit when you are at least 15 years and 6 months old.

2. In Virginia, since January 1, 2021, what is illegal for every driver while the car is moving?

1. Holding a phone in your hand (correct answer)
2. Listening to the radio
3. Using a hands-free phone
4. Talking to passengers

Answer: A. Since January 1, 2021, Virginia drivers may not hold a hand-held phone or other communication device while driving, except in an emergency or when lawfully stopped or parked.

Virginia handbook, page 24.

3. In Virginia, driving how much over the speed limit counts as reckless driving?

1. 5 mph or more
2. 10 mph or more
3. 20 mph or more (correct answer)
4. 30 mph or more

Answer: C. In Virginia, driving 20 mph or more over the speed limit is reckless driving, a serious offense.

Virginia handbook, page 14.

4. In Virginia, on a highway with two lanes in your direction, you approach a stopped vehicle with flashing lights. What should you do?

1. Change to a lane not next to it, or slow down if that is unsafe (correct answer)
2. Stop in your lane until it leaves
3. Speed up to pass it quickly
4. Flash your lights and keep going

Answer: A. Virginia's move-over law asks you to change to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle when safe, and if you cannot, to slow down and pass with care.

Virginia handbook, page 16.

5. In Virginia, how long must a teen hold a learner's permit before getting a license?

1. 6 months
2. 9 months (correct answer)
3. 12 months
4. 3 months

Answer: B. A Virginia teen must hold the learner's permit for at least nine months before getting a driver's license.