DMV · Official resources
Virginia driver license study resources.
Start with the official study and licensing resources below. Use the application path for your age, previous license and document type.
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- Not released
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Official DMV resources
These links go to government resources. Use the linked study resources for road rules, then check the application or document guide before your visit. Resource titles are translated here; the destination may use another language.
START WITH THESE GUIDES.
All study guides- VA
Virginia first license: documents and the correct application path
Prepare identity, residency and training records for a Virginia first license, and distinguish the driver privilege card and no-SSN options.
Permits & test day - VA
Virginia knowledge test: official resources, scores and languages
Use Virginia DMV manuals and practice materials to prepare for the two-part knowledge exam, language options and age-specific retesting rules.
Study methods - VA
Virginia Move Over: stopped warning vehicles and approaching emergencies
Learn Virginia’s Move Over duties for stopped vehicles with warning lights, hazards or flares, and the separate rule for an approaching emergency vehicle.
Signs & road rules
Can I study before the app is released?
Yes. The official study and application resources on this page are available independently of our app. There is no app download for this edition yet.
Where do I check official requirements?
Use the government links on this page. The relevant licensing and testing resources are provided by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Which documents and test language should I choose?
Check the official application for your age, licensing history and credential type, then confirm available exam languages and accommodations with the agency. A translated resource title does not mean the official exam is offered in that language.