In order to earn your Virginia driver’s license, the following requirements are to be met:

• Must be at least 16 years and three months old.
• Hold a learner’s permit for at least nine months.
• Successfully complete a state approved driver education program.
• Have parent/guardian permission.
• Parents must certify that their child has driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset.
• The 180-day provisional license (TDL-180) is valid when accompanied by a valid Virginia learner’s permit.