How to get Virginia driver license?

Question about obtaining Virginia drivers license?

• I heard you can get your paper license before your 9 months of holding a permit is up. You just can't drive until the 9 months is up. Is this true?

• Answer:

  "If you are under age 18, you must provide a driver education completion certificate or show proof of your successful completion of a state-approved driver education program. The driver education certificate of completion is considered part of the driver's license application. Your parent, guardian or foster parent must list his or her driver's license or state-issued identification card number and sign the certificate to certify that you have driven at least 45 hours,15 of which occurred after sunset, and that the statements made and the information submitted on the certificate are true and correct. Certifying false statements can result in prosecution. If you are under age 19, you must provide proof of successful completion of a state-approved driver education program and you must hold a learner's permit at least nine months before you can receive a driver's license." Also: "The minimum age for obtaining a Virginia driver's license is sixteen years and three months." So it depends on how fast you can complete the requirements, these rules apply only for drivers younger then 19.