Learner's Permit

Qualifying for Virginia Driver's License

Learner's Permit Test

15 years and 6 months

Your may get your learner's permit when you reach 15 years and 6 months of age. It allows you to operate a motor vehicle when a licensed driver at least 21 years of age is seated beside you. The driver accompanying you must be4 18 years of age if he or she is your legal guardian, brother, step-brother or step-sister. The driver accompanying you must hold a valid driver's license, be alert and able to assist you and be legally permitted to drive.

when you apply for a learner's permit, you will also complete the application process for your driver's license and pay the fees for both the permit and license. You will be required to pass the two-part knowledge exam and a vision screening.

Under age 18

If you are under age 18, your parent/guardian or foster parent must also certify that you have driven at least 40 hours. Ten of the forty hours must be completed after sunset.

Under age 19

If you are under age 19, you must hold the permit for at least nine months or until you turn age 19 before you can receive a certificate when you complete a required state approved driver education program. You will not be required to take a road skills test at DMV to get your driver's license.

19 years old or older

if you are a Virginia resident 19 years of age or older, you must hold a learner's permit for at least 30 days or show proof of completion of a state approved driver education program.