Free West Virginia DMV permit practice tests
Free West Virginia permit and driver's license practice questions from the official driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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Permit and driver's license tests
6 tests, 150 questions
- West Virginia DMV permit practice test 1 25 questions
- West Virginia DMV permit practice test 2 25 questions
- West Virginia DMV permit practice test 3 25 questions
- West Virginia DMV permit practice test 4 25 questions
- West Virginia DMV permit practice test 5 25 questions
- West Virginia DMV permit practice test 6 25 questions
What score do you need to pass the West Virginia permit test?
Facts checked against official sources.
The written test has 25 questions, and you need 76% to pass. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles handles driver licensing in West Virginia. The minimum age for a permit is 15. Our practice questions come from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook. We checked these facts against official sources on October 2, 2026.
| Passing score | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 25 |
| Minimum age for a permit | At least 15 years old |
| Licensing agency | West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles |
| Official handbook | |
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Quick West Virginia permit practice tests
4 short tests of 12 questions each, made from the questions in the full tests. Each one takes a few minutes.
How do you get a West Virginia driver's license?
This is how the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles describes the graduated driver's license for drivers under 18, based on the Driver's Licensing Handbook (revised July 2026). Check the DMV's website for current fees and requirements before you go.
Get your Level 1 instruction permit
At 15, bring a certified birth certificate, your Social Security number, proof of West Virginia residency, and a parent's consent on form DMV-DS-23P. Pass the vision screening and the knowledge test, which you can also take online before visiting the DMV.
Practice for 180 days
Drive with a licensed adult 21 or older between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Stay conviction-free for 180 consecutive days and log 50 hours, 10 of them at night, or finish an approved driver's education course.
Pass the road skills test
At 16, bring a registered, insured, and inspected vehicle and pass the road skills test. You then get a Level 2 intermediate license with nighttime and passenger limits.
Move up to Level 3
At 17, after 12 months without a conviction on Level 2, you can apply for a Level 3 license at a DMV regional office or testing center.
Based on:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (West Virginia DMV, revised July 2026)
Checked on October 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be for a West Virginia learner's permit?
15. You start with a Level 1 GDL instruction permit, which needs a parent or legal guardian's written consent on form DMV-DS-23P. You may drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the right front seat, only between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and with no more than two non-family passengers besides that driver. Applicants 18 and older get a regular instruction permit instead, valid for six months.
What is on the West Virginia permit test?
The knowledge test has at least 25 questions on traffic rules, regulations, signs, and markings from the Driver's Licensing Handbook. You need 19 of 25 correct to pass, and unanswered questions count as wrong when time runs out. You also take a vision screening, where you need 20/40 or better. An audio version is available for people who have trouble reading. If you fail, you can't retest within one week.
How do I get a Level 2 intermediate license in West Virginia?
You must be at least 16 and have 180 consecutive days of conviction-free driving on your Level 1 permit. A parent or guardian certifies at least 50 hours behind the wheel, including 10 at night, or you complete an approved driver's education course. Then you pass the road skills test.
What are the rules for West Virginia Level 2 drivers?
From 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. you need a licensed adult 21 or older in the car, unless you are going to or from work, a school-sanctioned activity, a religious activity, or an emergency. In the first six months you can't carry non-family passengers under 20, and in the next six months only one. You may not have any measurable alcohol, and drivers under 18 may use a phone only to call 9-1-1.
When can I get a full West Virginia license?
At 17, after 12 months of conviction-free driving on a Level 2 license, you can apply for a Level 3 license. You can also keep your Level 2 license and follow its rules until you turn 18.
What should I bring to the West Virginia road test?
A vehicle with a valid license plate, registration card, proof of insurance, and a valid inspection sticker, with all its lights, brakes, horn, and wipers working. You must be able to find and show how to use its safety equipment. The test can include parallel parking and turnabouts, and not wearing your seat belt or using your phone is an automatic failure.
What do I need to bring to get a West Virginia instruction permit?
Each time you apply and test for the Level 1 GDL instruction permit, the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook says you must show a certified birth certificate issued by a state or governmental agency of the U.S. You must also provide a Social Security number issued by the Social Security Administration.
How long is a West Virginia instruction permit valid?
A West Virginia Level 1 GDL instruction permit expires on your 18th birthday, according to the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook. The handbook allows a 30-day grace period beyond that birthday so you have time to complete the Road Skills Examination.
Permit practice tests for states near West Virginia
Each state sets its own written test. These states border West Virginia.