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Free West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test 2025
- Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test
- Based on official West Virginia Driver's manual
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- Updated for March 2025
Obtaining your West Virginia DMV driver’s permit requires passing a vision screening and the written permit knowledge test. The knowledge test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic rules, regulations, signs, and markings, as well as driving under the influence and sharing the road, as outlined in the state’s West Virginia DMV 2025 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 76% (19 out of 25 questions) in person at the DMV. If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait until the next business day and pay the retest fee. Our practice resources will help make sure that doesn’t happen.
Our free online West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test is updated for March 2025 and mimics real exam conditions, with questions and answers based on the state manual. For quicker material retention, feedback is provided immediately on any missed questions instead of at the end of the assessment.
The Instruction Permit is the first phase of West Virginia’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program for drivers under 18. If you’re aged 15 – 17 with this permit, you’re required to drive with a licensed adult who’s at least 21 years old in the vehicle with you. After turning 16 and holding the permit for at least 180 days, completing 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (including 10 hours at night), and passing the skills test, you can progress to the Intermediate Driver’s License. Restrictions include no unsupervised driving between 10 PM and 5 AM and limits on non-family passengers. After holding the Intermediate License for one year without any violations, and being at least 17 years of age, you can graduate to a full license with time and passenger restrictions lifted. For those over 18 applying for a license, the holding period for an instruction permit is at least 30 days before road test eligibility.
Once you’re ready to apply for the permit, go to the DMV with proof of identity and legal presence (birth certificate, passport), Social Security card, and two proofs of residence (utility bill, bank statement). If you’re under 18, you must provide signed consent from a parent or guardian (in person) and proof of being enrolled in or having graduated from secondary school or the equivalent (GED). Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and pass the official written test.
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25
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19
correct answers to pass
76%
passing score
15 y/o
minimum age to apply
FAQs
Can you take the permit test online?
No, in West Virginia, the permit test must be taken in person at a Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. Online testing is not available for the permit test.
What do you need to obtain a learner's permit?
To get a learner's permit in West Virginia, you must be at least 15 years old, pass a vision screening and a knowledge test, and provide proof of identity, residency, and a Social Security number. If under 18, you also need parental consent.
How many questions can you miss on the permit test?
The West Virginia permit test consists of 25 questions. You must correctly answer at least 19 questions, which means you can miss up to 6 questions to pass the test.
How much does the permit test cost?
The fee for the West Virginia learner's permit test is $7.50.
What are the permit restrictions?
In West Virginia, with a learner's permit, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old. For the first six months, you cannot drive between 10 PM and 5 AM, and for the next six months, the restriction is between midnight and 5 AM. No use of electronic devices is allowed while driving.
Can you get a driver's license without a permit?
In West Virginia, individuals under 18 must first hold a learner's permit for a certain period before they can apply for a driver's license. Those 18 and older can apply for a license directly but must pass all required tests.
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- A solid yellow line next to your lane means that
- You see a steady yellow “X” signal over your traffic lane. What does it mean?
- In West Virginia, you may not park
- What does this sign indicate?
- To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook recommends that you use
- When you approach a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing on an undivided roadway, you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until
- When driving at night, you should use _________ whenever you are following another vehicle within 200 feet.
- This sign indicates
- When you parallel park on a street in West Virginia, the curbside wheels must be within ________ of the curb.
- If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid, turn the steering wheel
- If an emergency vehicle approaches you while sounding a siren and flashing warning lights, you must
- This octagonal (eight-sided) sign is
- When you reach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals), you must yield the right-of-way to
- At night, for better visibility in fog, rain, or snow, use your
- When you park or stop your vehicle on a grade facing downhill, which way should you point your front wheels?
- What does this image show?
- Under West Virginia law, a driver who is at least 21 years old may not drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of
- To keep a proper grip on the steering wheel, you should place
- When you intend to make a turn, you must start to signal _________ before turning.
- What does this sign mean?
- On interstate highways, slower vehicles should travel _________ except when passing.
- On interstate highways, do not drive slower than _______ unless driving conditions are hazardous or a lower speed limit has been posted.
- Under West Virginia law, which occupants of a vehicle must wear safety belts or suitable child restraints?
- What does this sign indicate?
- To exit an interstate, you should use
