Alex, age 20, fails the Virginia knowledge exam for the third time. Last year, before any of these exams, Alex finished the 8-hour course based on the Virginia Driver's Manual. What must Alex do before a fourth try?

Correct answer: Finish an approved course again after the third failure

Why

After three failed knowledge exams, Virginia requires more study before a fourth try. The choices are the classroom part of driver education or, for an applicant 18 or older, an approved 8-hour course based on the manual, given at a driver training school or online. The course must end after the third failure, so an older certificate does not count. An applicant under 18 can use the 8-hour course only after finishing the classroom part of driver education.

Verified against Virginia Driver's Manual · Three failed knowledge attempts · p. 5