Virginia driving test
Virginia road skills test
Virginia's DMV road-skills test is conducted in a vehicle on public roads. The applicant must have passed the knowledge exam and meet the age-specific permit or driver-education requirements.
- On-roadskills test
- 4:30 p.m.weekday walk-in cutoff
- Vehicleapplicant provides it
Bring an eligible vehicle
The vehicle must have valid inspection, plates and registration and working safety equipment. Rental vehicles are allowed when the applicant is an authorized driver on the rental agreement.
Bring the required driver-training or practice record
DMV requires the applicable driver-education proof or In-Car Maneuvers Observation Record at testing. Bring your learner's permit when one was issued.
Appointment or walk-in
Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Walk-in road-test applicants must arrive by the published cutoff times to be tested that day.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Virginia DMV — Apply for a Learner's Permit
- Virginia DMV — Knowledge Exam
- Virginia DMV — Driver's Manual
- Virginia DMV — Driver Education
- Virginia DMV — Road Skills Tests
- Virginia DMV — Plan Your Visit
- Virginia DMV — Customer Service Centers
- Virginia DMV — Fee Chart
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