A 17-year-old in Virginia can drive until midnight. However, they cannot drive from midnight until 4 a.m., according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. There are a few exceptions:
Driving to or from a place of employment
Driving to or from an adult-supervised activity sponsored by their school or public, religious, or civic organization
Driving with a licensed spouse 18 years old or older or a parent/guardian in the front passenger seat
Driving in case of an emergency, which includes volunteer firefighters responding to emergency calls or any members of rescue squads