Virginia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Virginia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Virginia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Virginia DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Signs and markings
Lane use
Safe driving
Sharing the road
Impairment and penalties
License types
Vehicle registration
Sources for these terms (16)
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- School Bus Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bicycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Seat Belt Safety: Buckle Up America (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tires (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Distracted Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 6 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Learner's Permit Driving Restrictions (Virginia DMV) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Apply for a Learner's Permit (Virginia DMV) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Code of Virginia § 46.2-861.1, Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights on highways; penalties · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the Virginia DMV Permit Test Exam
The Virginia DMV knowledge exam is the written test required to earn a learner's permit. It is a two-part test taken at a Virginia DMV customer service center. Part one has 10 road sign questions, all of which must be answered correctly to advance. Part two has 30 general knowledge questions on Virginia traffic laws, safe driving, and substance abuse, and requires 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. All questions are drawn from the Virginia Driver's Manual.
Exam sponsor: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
40 questions
Time Limit
Not published by the Virginia DMV
Passing Score
Part 1: 10/10 road signs; Part 2: 24/30 general knowledge (80%)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Virginia DMV Permit Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Virginia DMV Permit Test vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Virginia DMV Permit Test terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Virginia DMV Permit Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Virginia DMV knowledge exam?
The Virginia knowledge exam has 40 questions in two parts. Part one contains 10 road sign questions, and part two contains 30 general knowledge questions on traffic laws, safe driving, and substance abuse. All questions come from the Virginia Driver's Manual.
What score do I need to pass the Virginia permit test?
You must answer all 10 road sign questions in part one correctly to advance. In part two, you must answer at least 24 of the 30 general knowledge questions correctly, which is an 80% pass mark. You must pass both parts.