Reader’s Question:

How old should I be to be able to drive in the state of Virginia?

Albert

Thank you for asking.

You must a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and should be at least 16 years and 3 months of age before you can obtain a drivers license in Virginia. This is according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle. If you want to get a learner’s permit, you must be at least 15 years and six months of age.

If you are under 18, you need a written consent from your parents or guardian unless you are married or emancipated. You need to complete a state approved driver’s education program if you are under the age of 19.

If you have never held a license issued by the state of Virginia, or foreign country, Us territory and unable to show proof that you had a license and is 19 years old and older, you must show proof that:

1. you passed an approved driver’s education course
2. you have a Virginia’s learners permit at least 30 days before taking the Department of Motor Vehicle road skill test.

You may call the Department of Motor Vehicle in Virginia to get more information on how to obtain Virginia’s driver’s license or permit.

Goodluck!

MariCAR