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West Virginia DMV permit practice test

As of October 26, 2026, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles knowledge examination has at least 25 questions on traffic rules, signs and markings, and applicants must answer 19 of the 25 correctly.

The West Virginia DMV issues the Level 1 GDL instruction permit to applicants who are at least 15 and younger than 18, with a parent or legal guardian signing before the test (per dmv.wv.gov, checked on Oct 26, 2026).

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West Virginia permit test at a glance

Questions on the test
25source, Oct 26, 2026
Correct answers to pass
19source, Oct 26, 2026
Minimum permit age
15source, Oct 26, 2026
Permit held before the road test
6 monthssource, Oct 26, 2026
Supervised practice
50 hourssource, Oct 26, 2026

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Free West Virginia practice test: 10 questions

OneTryPass wrote these questions from the West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026). Pick an answer to see if you got it; each explanation names the part of the handbook it comes from.

  1. Getting your permit

    Question 1. How many correct answers do you need on the 25-question West Virginia knowledge exam?

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    Answer: C. 19

    The automated knowledge exam asks for 19 correct answers out of 25. It is timed, and any question still unanswered when time runs out is scored as wrong.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter IV: Examination Procedures and Requirements — Knowledge Examination

  2. Getting your permit

    Question 2. During which hours may you drive with a West Virginia Level 1 GDL instruction permit?

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    Answer: B. 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

    Level 1 permit holders may drive only from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and always with a licensed driver at least 21 in the right front passenger seat.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter I: Driver’s License Information — Level 1 GDL Instruction Permit

  3. Getting your permit

    Question 3. Besides the supervising adult, how many non-family passengers may ride with a West Virginia Level 1 permit holder?

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    Answer: C. Two

    A Level 1 GDL holder may carry two non-family passengers in addition to the licensed adult, and must make sure every occupant follows the seat belt law.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter I: Driver’s License Information — Level 1 GDL Instruction Permit

  4. Speed and following distance

    Question 4. Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in a West Virginia school zone while children are present?

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    Answer: A. 15 mph

    West Virginia sets 15 mph in school zones while children are along the roadway. The zone covers school property plus 125 feet of street or highway beyond the grounds.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

  5. Parking

    Question 5. West Virginia law bars parking within how many feet of a mailbox served by a carrier who delivers by vehicle every day?

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    Answer: C. 20 feet

    The prohibited parking list from §17C-13-3 includes the 20 feet around such a mailbox, along with 15 feet from a fire hydrant and 30 feet from a stop sign or traffic signal.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — Prohibited Parking

  6. Right of way

    Question 6. A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing to pick up students. Where may oncoming traffic in West Virginia keep going?

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    Answer: B. On an interstate highway, when the bus is on the other side of the median

    Traffic in both directions stops for a loading or unloading bus on highways, streets, parking lots, private roads and driveways. Only on interstate highways may traffic across the median continue.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — School Bus Rules

  7. Sharing the road

    Question 7. What is the minimum penalty in West Virginia for a first offense of passing a stopped school bus?

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    Answer: D. At least 60 days of license suspension and at least a $500 fine or up to six months in jail

    A first offense brings a license suspension of at least 60 days and a fine of at least $500, or up to six months in jail. Repeat offenses carry heavier penalties.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — School Bus Rules

  8. Night driving

    Question 8. At night in West Virginia, when should you dim your headlights for a vehicle you are following?

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    Answer: B. Within 200 feet of it

    Dim within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead of you and within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. Headlights go on from sunset to sunrise and whenever you cannot see clearly 500 feet ahead.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — Headlights and Their Use

  9. Alcohol and drugs

    Question 9. In West Virginia, what does a blood alcohol concentration above 0.05 but below 0.08 mean?

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    Answer: A. It is evidence that your ability to drive is impaired

    A BAC over 0.05 and under 0.08 is relevant evidence of impaired driving, and 0.08 or more creates a presumption of DUI. Your license can be revoked even below 0.08.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence — Knowing Your Limits

  10. Speed and following distance

    Question 10. On ice or snow, how far behind the vehicle ahead does the West Virginia handbook tell you to stay?

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    Answer: D. At least 6 seconds

    The handbook starts from a three-to-four second rule, stretches it to at least four seconds in darkness or rain, and to at least six seconds on ice or snow.

    From West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) · Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — Following Distance

West Virginia permit test questions people ask

How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test, and how many must be right?

At least 25 questions on traffic rules, signs and pavement markings from the Driver’s Licensing Handbook, and 19 of the 25 must be correct. The clock matters: whatever is still blank when time runs out is marked wrong.

You can start with the online written test, but its certificate is not permission to drive, so you still go to a DMV location. People who have trouble reading can ask for the audio version with headphones.

Sources: Chapter IV: Examination Procedures and Requirements · Chapter I: Driver’s License Information

How old do you have to be for a West Virginia instruction permit?

Fifteen for the Level 1 GDL instruction permit, then 16 for the Level 2 intermediate license and 17 for Level 3. A parent, custodial parent or legal guardian signs for anyone under 18.

Adults who have never been licensed get a regular Class E instruction permit instead. It is valid for 180 days, and you need at least 30 days with it before the road skills test.

Sources: Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) · Minimum Age to Obtain a Driver's License · Regular (non-GDL) Instruction Permit

What are the Level 1 and Level 2 rules for West Virginia teen drivers?

On a Level 1 permit you drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a licensed driver 21 or older up front, carry no more than two non-family passengers besides that adult, and keep zero alcohol in your system. Two convictions revoke the permit for 90 days.

Level 2 requires age 16, six infraction-free months on Level 1 and 50 certified practice hours with 10 at night. Non-family passengers under 20 are not allowed for six months, then one is allowed; after 10 p.m. a supervising adult must ride along except for work, school, religious activities or emergencies.

Sources: Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) · Chapter I: Driver’s License Information

Every West Virginia rule we checked

Each line is one rule from an official West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles page, with the date we read it.

Knowledge test
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles knowledge examination has at least 25 questions on traffic rules, signs and markings, and applicants must answer 19 of the 25 correctly. source, Oct 26, 2026
The West Virginia knowledge examination is timed, so unanswered questions count as wrong, and an audio version with headphones is offered to applicants who have trouble reading. source, Oct 26, 2026
Minimum age
The West Virginia DMV issues the Level 1 GDL instruction permit to applicants who are at least 15 and younger than 18, with a parent or legal guardian signing before the test. source, Oct 26, 2026
West Virginia’s graduated licensing ladder starts with the Level 1 permit at 15, the Level 2 intermediate license at 16 and the Level 3 license at 17; a full Class E license comes at 18. source, Oct 26, 2026
Fees
The West Virginia DMV charges $7.50 for each attempt at the knowledge test for a Level 1 GDL instruction permit. source, Oct 26, 2026
Permit rules
A West Virginia Level 1 permit holder drives only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat, between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., with at most two non-family passengers besides that adult. source, Oct 26, 2026
To move up to a West Virginia Level 2 intermediate license, a teen holds the Level 1 permit six months without infractions and certifies 50 hours of driving, 10 at night, or shows a driver education card. source, Oct 26, 2026
In the first six months of a West Virginia Level 2 license, the driver may carry no non-family passengers under 20, and in the second six months only one. source, Oct 26, 2026
West Virginia drivers under 18 may not use a wireless communication device while driving except to call 9-1-1, and a citation restarts the conviction-free period of the permit or license. source, Oct 26, 2026
A West Virginia Level 2 driver who receives two violations has the license revoked until the 18th birthday and must then retest as a first-time applicant. source, Oct 26, 2026
What to bring
Every time a West Virginia teen applies and tests for the Level 1 permit, they show a certified birth certificate from a U.S. vital records agency and a Social Security number. source, Oct 26, 2026
The West Virginia DMV can deny a license to an applicant under 18 who is not enrolled in, or graduated from, an approved educational institution. source, Oct 26, 2026
Test appointments
West Virginia applicants may take the written test online, but the certificate from that test does not allow driving; they still finish the process at a DMV location. source, Oct 26, 2026
Official handbook
The West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook in use was revised in July 2026 and is linked from the DMV’s handbooks page. source, Oct 26, 2026

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West Virginia permit test FAQ

Can teens use a phone while driving in West Virginia?

Only to call 9-1-1. Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device behind the wheel, and a citation for it restarts the conviction-free time needed to move up a GDL level. Source: official page "Chapter I: Driver’s License Information", checked on Oct 26, 2026.

Can adults talk on the phone while driving in West Virginia?

Only hands-free. A first offense costs $100 with no points, a second $200, and a third or later $300 plus three points on the driving record. Source: official page "Chapter II: Driver Responsibilities", checked on Oct 26, 2026.

What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus in West Virginia?

For a first offense, at least 60 days of license suspension and a fine of at least $500 or up to six months in jail. If the driver cannot be identified, the vehicle’s owner can be charged. Source: official page "Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road", checked on Oct 26, 2026.

Are these the real West Virginia DMV test questions?

No. OneTryPass writes its own practice questions from the rules in the West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026), and each question names the part of the handbook it comes from so you can check the rule.

Is OneTryPass affiliated with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles?

No. OneTryPass is an independent practice site and is not part of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. The West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) is free at dmv.wv.gov.

Where this information comes from

Every rule on this page comes from the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles' own website or handbook. OneTryPass reads the page, writes the rule in plain English and records the date. A rule that passes its re-check date leaves this page on its own until it is read again.

How often each kind of rule is read again: knowledge test, 120 days; minimum age, 365 days; fees, 90 days; permit rules, 365 days; what to bring, 180 days; test appointments, 60 days; official handbook, 180 days.

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