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Virginia Graduated Driver License (GDL) Requirements
Everything you need to know about getting your driver license in Virginia, including permit age, restrictions, curfew, and practice hours.
Step 1: Learner's Permit
Minimum Age
15 years 6 months years old
Holding Period
9 months
Requirements:
- Pass written knowledge test
- Pass vision screening
- Complete driver education course (36 periods classroom + 14 periods driving)
- Parent/guardian consent
Step 2: Intermediate/Provisional License
Minimum Age
16 years 3 months years old
Night Curfew
Midnight - 4:00 AM
Passenger Limit
1 non-family passenger under 18 (first year)
Restrictions:
- Must have held permit for 9 months
- No driving between midnight and 4 AM for under 18
- Only 1 non-family passenger under 18 for first year
- No electronic communication devices
Step 3: Full Driver License
Minimum Age
17 years old
Requirements:
- Must have held intermediate license for 6 months
- Complete 45 hours of supervised driving (15 at night)
- Pass road skills test
Required Practice Hours
Supervised Driving45 hours
Night Driving15 hours at night
Parent-Taught Driver Education
Available
Virginia offers parent-taught driver education through approved correspondence/online programs.
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