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Virginia Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Exam)

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  1. 1Signals, Signs & Pavement Markings22% of the examRead free →
  2. 2Rules of the Road & Right of Way24% — the largest sectionRead free →
  3. 3Safe Driving & Sharing the Road18%Read free →
  4. 4Speed & Road Conditions16%Read free →
  5. 5Alcohol, Reckless Driving & the Exam20%Read free →
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Alcohol, Reckless Driving & the Exam

In Virginia, a driver age 21 or older is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) at a blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

  1. A0.05% or higher
  2. B0.08% or higherCorrect
  3. C0.10% or higher
  4. D0.12% or higher

Why: For drivers 21 and older, the per-se DUI limit in Virginia is a BAC of 0.08% or higher. (Virginia Driver's Manual, alcohol)

Signals, Signs & Pavement Markings

A red, eight-sided sign means:

  1. AYield the right of way
  2. BCome to a complete stopCorrect
  3. CNo U-turn
  4. DSpeed limit ahead

Why: A red octagon is a STOP sign; you must stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed when safe. (Virginia Driver's Manual, signs)

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Virginia Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Exam), by the numbers.

SectionsSignals, Signs & Pavement Markings · Rules of the Road & Right of Way · Safe Driving & Sharing the Road · Speed & Road Conditions · Alcohol, Reckless Driving & the Exam
Passing scorePart 1: 10/10 signs; Part 2: 80%
Our bank22 questions · updated August 2026Written from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV)
LanguagesEnglish
SourceVirginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV)
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Part 1: 10/10 signs; Part 2: 80% — as published by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV). Confirm the current rule with them before your exam date.

Practice questions are AI-assisted study material written from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) and reviewed by PrepPass — for practice only, not official exam questions. Bank updated August 2026. PrepPass is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV). Always confirm current exam details with Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV).
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