Virginia Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 15

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in Virginia school, business and residential areas?

1. 25 mph
2. 35 mph
3. 15 mph

Question 2 of 15

Where no sign says otherwise, what is the default limit on most Virginia roads outside towns?

1. 65 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 45 mph

Question 3 of 15

When can speeding be charged as reckless driving in Virginia?

1. 5 mph over
2. Only over 100 mph
3. 20 mph or more over the limit, or over 85 mph

Question 4 of 15

Are radar detectors legal in Virginia?

1. No, they are illegal
2. Yes
3. Only on interstates

Question 5 of 15

What extra fine applies for driving 81-85 mph in a 65 mph zone?

1. None
2. An additional $100
3. $5

Question 6 of 15

Can you get a speeding-related ticket while driving under the posted limit?

1. No, never
2. Only on interstates
3. Yes, for driving too fast for conditions like rain or ice

Question 7 of 15

What is the maximum fine for speeding in a Virginia highway work zone?

1. Up to $500
2. $50
3. $5,000

Question 8 of 15

What is the fine for using a handheld phone in a Virginia highway work zone?

1. $25
2. $250
3. $2,500

Question 9 of 15

May you hold your cell phone while driving in Virginia?

1. Yes, below 25 mph
2. Yes, for calls
3. No, except in an emergency or while lawfully parked or stopped

Question 10 of 15

What license suspension can an aggressive driving conviction bring?

1. Ten days up to six months
2. One day
3. Ten years

Question 11 of 15

How many demerit points can a Virginia conviction carry?

1. One or two
2. Three, four or six
3. Ten

Question 12 of 15

A driver under 18 gets a second demerit-point conviction. What happens?

1. A warning
2. Nothing
3. A 90-day suspension

Question 13 of 15

An adult accumulates 12 demerit points within 12 months. What does DMV require?

1. A driver improvement clinic
2. Nothing
3. A permanent revocation

Question 14 of 15

How many demerit points in 12 months lead to a 90-day suspension?

1. 6
2. 18
3. 50

Question 15 of 15

What is the difference between a suspension and a revocation in Virginia?

1. They are the same
2. Revocation is shorter
3. Suspension is temporary; revocation terminates the privilege