West Virginia DMV practice test
Prepare for the West Virginia learner permit knowledge test with questions written from the official driver handbook, in English, Russian and Spanish.
25questions on the test
19correct to pass
76%pass mark
Quick answer: The West Virginia DMV knowledge (permit) test has 25 questions, and you need 19 correct answers (76%) to pass. The minimum age for a learner's permit in West Virginia is 15 years old. Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, checked October 20, 2026.
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West Virginia laws
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Key rules from the West Virginia handbook
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Getting your permit and license
- You can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.
- The night limit for provisional drivers starts at 10 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.
- Report an address change within 20 days.
- A standard license is usually valid for 5 years.
- At least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.
- At least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.
- The supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.
- Crashes with injury, death, or property damage over $1,000 must be reported to the police (local police, county sheriff or State Police).
- File the crash report within 5 days.
- Minimum liability limits are $25/$50/$25 (thousand).
- First six months: no non-family passengers under 20; after that, only one.
- Conviction-free periods: Level 1 permit — 6 months; Level 2 license — 12 months.
- 180 consecutive days without convictions, plus the 50-hour driving log.
- A 50-hour driving log is required with the application.
- Drive for Five: the license is valid for five years.
- At least 20/40 vision in one eye.
- New residents must apply within 30 days.
- Under-18 drivers may not use wireless devices, except to contact 9-1-1.
- You must answer 19 of the 25 questions correctly.
- An approved 8-hour defensive driving class can remove 3 points (once every 12 months).
- Points remain on your record for two years from the conviction date.
- Two convictions on a Level 1 permit mean a 90-day revocation; then you must re-apply and retest.
- Level 3 requires 12 months of conviction-free Level 2 driving and being at least 17.
- At 6 points the DMV sends a letter of caution; at 12 points the license is subject to suspension.
Rules of the road
- Drivers under 18 may not use any wireless device while driving, except to contact 9-1-1.
- Signal at least 100 feet before you turn.
- Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
- Use low beams within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.
- Headlights are required when visibility is less than 500 feet.
- Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.
- Keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.
- Drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.
- First offense: at least a 60-day suspension and a minimum $500 fine (or up to 6 months in jail).
- Only on Interstate Highways may oncoming traffic beyond the median continue; on other roads traffic in both directions must stop.
- Children under 8 must ride in a child passenger safety device unless they are at least 4'9" tall.
Speed limits
- The interstate maximum is 70 mph unless otherwise posted.
- 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.
- 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.
- 15 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.
- The school-zone limit applies within 125 feet of a school.
Parking
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
- Do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.
- Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
- Park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.
Alcohol and drugs
- 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
- For drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.
- Refusing the test means revocation for one year (12 months) and up to life.
- GDL Level 1 and 2 drivers may not drive with any measurable alcohol.
- Zero tolerance, first offense: $25-$100 fine and a 30-day minimum revocation.
How to get a driver's license in West Virginia
- Pass the written knowledge test to get a learner's permit (minimum age 15 years old).
- Complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.
- Drive only with a licensed supervising driver (minimum age 21 years old).
- Pass the road (driving) test.
- As a new provisional driver, follow the night limit that starts at 10 p.m..
Steps include only rules confirmed in the official handbook; your state may have more requirements (documents, fees, driver education).
West Virginia driving rules in numbers
Learner's permit and teen license rules by state
- Learner's permit from age
- 15 years old
- Night limit for new drivers from
- 10 p.m.
- Supervised driving hours
- 50 hours
- Of them at night
- 10 hours
- Supervising driver at least
- 21 years old
Speed limits by state
- Rural interstate (max)
- 70 mph
- Other highways
- 55 mph
- Residential district
- 25 mph
- School zone
- 15 mph
Drunk driving laws by state: BAC limits
- Drivers 21+
- 0.08%
- Under 21
- 0.02%
- Refusing a chemical test (1st time)
- 12 months
Cell phone laws for drivers by state
- No phone at all for drivers under
- 18 years old
- Adults: phone in hand to talk?
- No, only hands-free use is allowed
Parking distances by state
- Fire hydrant
- 15 feet
- Crosswalk at an intersection
- 20 feet
- STOP sign or signal
- 30 feet
- Railroad crossing
- 50 feet
- Wheels from the curb
- 18 inches
License renewal, insurance and points by state
- Report a new address within
- 20 days
- License valid for
- 5 years
- Crash must be reported if damage is
- $1,000
- Minimum liability insurance
- $25/$50/$25 (thousand)
Sample questions
In West Virginia, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?
- 14½ years old
- 15 years old
- 15½ years old
- 16 years old
West Virginia: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.
In West Virginia, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?
- 17 years old
- 17½ years old
- 18 years old
- 19 years old
West Virginia: drivers under 18 may not use any wireless device while driving, except to contact 9-1-1.
In West Virginia, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?
- 0.04%
- 0.05%
- 0.08%
- 0.10%
West Virginia: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
West Virginia permit test: questions and answers
The West Virginia knowledge test has 25 questions.
You need 19 correct answers out of 25 (76%).
According to the West Virginia driver handbook, the minimum age is 15.
From the official West Virginia driver handbook (West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook). We write our own questions; the DMV does not publish its real exam questions.
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