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Virginia DMV Written Permit Test Questions & Answers (Test #5) 2026

Avg. pass rate on our VA tests: 43%.
Average pass rate for this test: 64%.
Easy
7 min
86% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>100%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 86%

From the shores of the Atlantic to the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia provides a varied driving experience. To navigate the roads of the Old Dominion, you must have a solid understanding of traffic laws, rules of the road, and safe driving practices. You’ll find various aspects of driving theory described in the official Virginia driver’s manual (Virginia DMV Handbook (VA Driver's Manual) 2026), an important resource published by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This manual serves as the basis of all 40 questions on the official written knowledge exam. There are multiple answer choices for each question, but only one is correct. To pass, you must score at least 86%.

We’ll help you ace this exam, but there is a long journey ahead of you. As you begin the learning phase, it is crucial to avoid rushing. There are no shortcuts, but mastering driving theory can be easier when you have access to the right tools. Our Virginia DMV permit practice tests are designed to make you a better driver and help you pass the official written knowledge test on your first attempt. Each practice test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. This intuitive tool is browser-based and can be accessed on any device that supports a browser and has an active internet connection. Even the busiest students can train while commuting, grocery shopping, or even traveling.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Safe Following Distance
Passing Rules
Virginia DMV Written Permit Test Questions & Answers (Test #5) 2026
VA DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 VA Driver Handbook
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285 tests completed today statewide

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