Virginia Driver's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1: The Driver Licensing Process...and Obtaining a Photo ID Card

• Qualifying for your Virginia Driver’s License
• Restrictions
• New Residents
• Types of Virginia Driver’s Licenses
• Steps to Obtaining Your Driver’s License or Photo ID Card
• Replacing, Renewing or Updating Your Driver’s License or ID Card
• Services for Drivers With Disabilities
• Your License and the Law

Section 2: Behind the Wheel

• Before You Get Behind the Wheel
• Your Best Protection: Safety Belts, Air Bags and Child Safety Seats
• Good Driving Practices
• Communicating With Other Motorists
• Dangerous Driving Behaviors
• Rules of the Road
• Reading the Road

Virginia Traffic Laws at a Glance

If You are Stopped by a Police Officer

This manual is an informational tool. It does not supercede the Code of Virginia, Virginia Administrative Code or any other statute. To view Virginia's motor vehicle laws, refer to the Virginia Code, Title 46.2.