Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

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Virginia DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

19 laws & requirements questions for the Virginia DMV Permit Test, out of 19 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Virginia test has 40 questions and you need 34 correct (85%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: dmv.virginia.gov
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1Question 1 of 19
If an underage driver is convicted of a third traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be revoked for at least
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If a driver under the age of 18 is convicted of a traffic violation or a violation of Virginia's safety belt or child restraint laws for the third time, his or her driving privileges will be revoked for one year or until he or she turns 18, whichever is longer.
Source: Under Age 18; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
2Question 2 of 19
If you do not have liability insurance coverage for your motor vehicle when you register it, you must pay a ______ uninsured motor vehicle fee.
Not quite. The answer is $500
In Virginia, you are not legally required to have liability insurance coverage for your motor vehicle. However, if you do not have liability insurance coverage for your motor vehicle when you register it, you must pay a $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee. Paying this fee allows you to drive the vehicle in Virginia for one year. Note that this is NOT insurance coverage. In the event of an accident, you may be personally liable for damages if your vehicle is uninsured. [Insurance Monitoring Program; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual],
Source: Insurance Requirements; Section 7: Other Important Information; Virginia Driver's Manual
3Question 3 of 19
If an underage driver is convicted of a second traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 90 days.
If a driver under the age of 18 is convicted of a traffic violation or a violation of Virginia's safety belt or child restraint laws for the second time, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for 90 days.
Source: Under Age 18; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
4Question 4 of 19
If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for ________ or until your trial date, whichever comes first.
Not quite. The answer is 60 days
If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI and it is your second offense in the past ten years, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for 60 days or until your trial date, whichever comes first. Note that this is an administrative suspension, not a criminal penalty. If you are convicted of a second DUI, six demerit points will be added to your driving record, your license will be revoked for an additional three years, you will be fined $500–$2,500, and you will be sentenced to jail for between ten days and twelve months. [Administrative License Suspension; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015], [VA Code § 18.2-11], [VA Code § 18.2-270],
Source: VA Code § 18.2-271
5Question 5 of 19
If you are convicted of a traffic violation, how many demerit points may be added to your driving record?
Not quite. The answer is Any of the above
In Virginia, each traffic violation carries three, four, or six demerit points, depending on the relative severity of the offense.
Source: Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
6Question 6 of 19
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 12 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Not quite. The answer is 12
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 demerit points within 24 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Source: Age 18 or 19; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
7Question 7 of 19
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 12 months, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days.
Not quite. The answer is 18
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates 18 demerit points within 12 months or 24 demerit points within 24 months, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days. He or she will also be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Source: Age 18 or Older; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
8Question 8 of 19
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
9Question 9 of 19
In Virginia, if you are found guilty of using a handheld cell phone to send text messages, you will be fined _____ for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is $125
Virginia law prohibits a driver from using a handheld cell phone to send or read text messages or email. If you are found guilty of violating this law, you will be fined $125 for a first offense or $250 for a second or subsequent offense. Also, three demerit points will be added to your driving record. [Distracted Driving; Section 3: Safe Driving; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments"; Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#points_assess.asp],
Source: VA Code § 46.2-1078.1
10Question 10 of 19
If a driver under the age of ____ is convicted of one traffic violation that adds demerit points to his or her driving record, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Not quite. The answer is 18
If a driver under the age of 18 is convicted of a traffic violation that adds demerit points to his or her driving record, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Source: Under Age 18; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
11Question 11 of 19
If the DMV requires you to complete a driver improvement clinic because of traffic violations but you fail to do so within _______, your driving privileges will be suspended.
Not quite. The answer is 90 days
If the DMV requires you to complete a driver improvement clinic because of traffic violations but you fail to do so within 90 days, your driving privileges will be suspended.
Source: Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
12Question 12 of 19
If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for ________ or until your trial date, whichever comes first.
Not quite. The answer is 60 days
If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for 60 days or until your trial date, whichever comes first. This is the same suspension you would have received if you had failed the breath test and been charged with a second offense of DUI. Note that this is an administrative suspension, not a criminal penalty. If you are convicted of refusing the test, six demerit points will be added to your driving record and your license will be suspended for an additional three years. [Administrative License Suspension; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015],
Source: VA Code § 18.2-268.3
13Question 13 of 19
If your mailing address changes, you must notify the DMV within
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
If your mailing address changes, you must notify the DMV within 30 days. The DMV must have your current address on file to be able to mail you such documents as a driver's license or a license renewal notification. (The United States Postal Service will not forward your license to a new address.) If you don't notify the DMV about your change of address, you may be charged a $5 fee. [Address Changes; Section 7: Other Important Information; Virginia Driver's Manual],
Source: VA Code § 46.2-324
14Question 14 of 19
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
15Question 15 of 19
If the DMV requires you to complete a driver improvement clinic because of traffic violations but you fail to do so within _______, your driving privileges will be suspended.
Not quite. The answer is 90 days
If the DMV requires you to complete a driver improvement clinic because of traffic violations but you fail to do so within 90 days, your driving privileges will be suspended.
Source: Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
16Question 16 of 19
If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for ________ or until your trial date, whichever comes first.
Not quite. The answer is 60 days
If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for 60 days or until your trial date, whichever comes first. This is the same suspension you would have received if you had failed the breath test and been charged with a second offense of DUI. Note that this is an administrative suspension, not a criminal penalty. If you are convicted of refusing the test, six demerit points will be added to your driving record and your license will be suspended for an additional three years. [Administrative License Suspension; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015],
Source: VA Code § 18.2-268.3
17Question 17 of 19
If an underage driver is convicted of a second traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 90 days.
If a driver under the age of 18 is convicted of a traffic violation or a violation of Virginia's safety belt or child restraint laws for the second time, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for 90 days.
Source: Under Age 18; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
18Question 18 of 19
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 24 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Not quite. The answer is 18
If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates 12 demerit points within 12 months or 18 demerit points within 24 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.
Source: Age 18 or 19; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual
19Question 19 of 19
If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your third offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended
Not quite. The answer is until your trial date.
If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your third offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended until your trial date. This is the same suspension you would have received if you had failed the breath test and been charged with a third offense of DUI. Note that this is an administrative suspension, not a criminal penalty. If you are convicted of refusing the test, six demerit points will be added to your driving record and your license will be suspended for an additional three years. [Administrative License Suspension; Alcohol and the Law; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual], ["Moving Violations and Point Assessments" (DMV 115); Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; July 1, 2015],
Source: VA Code § 18.2-268.3

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You need 34 out of 40 correct (85%).

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You can take it from age 15½. Two parts: 10 road-sign questions, all of which must be correct, then 30 general knowledge questions with 24 correct needed to pass.

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If an underage driver is convicted of a third traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be revoked for at least

If you do not have liability insurance coverage for your motor vehicle when you register it, you must pay a ______ uninsured motor vehicle fee.

If an underage driver is convicted of a second traffic violation, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for

If a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for ________ or until your trial date, whichever comes first.

If you are convicted of a traffic violation, how many demerit points may be added to your driving record?

If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 12 months, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.

If a driver who is at least 18 years old accumulates ____ demerit points within 12 months, his or her license will be suspended for 90 days.

Which of the following statements is true?

In Virginia, if you are found guilty of using a handheld cell phone to send text messages, you will be fined _____ for a first offense.

If a driver under the age of ____ is convicted of one traffic violation that adds demerit points to his or her driving record, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.

If the DMV requires you to complete a driver improvement clinic because of traffic violations but you fail to do so within _______, your driving privileges will be suspended.

If you are charged with refusing a breath test and it is your second offense, your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for ________ or until your trial date, whichever comes first.

If your mailing address changes, you must notify the DMV within

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?