West Virginia permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the West Virginia permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the West Virginia driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the West Virginia DMV
A driver convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol may be ordered to:
Courts commonly order DUI offenders to complete an alcohol education program, along with fines, loss of driving privileges, and possible jail time. A DUI conviction never ends with just a small fine, and the device a court may require is an ignition interlock, not a speed limiter.
Practice for West Virginia
Questions on West Virginia laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in West Virginia sees these sets. 446 practice questions: the West Virginia sets, national lessons and road signs.
West Virginia: Laws & Licensing
Licensing, alcohol, penalty and crash rules.
West Virginia: Road Rules
Right-of-way, signs, speed and safe driving.
West Virginia exam simulator
25 random questions from the West Virginia practice pool, 76% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The West Virginia manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for West Virginia.
West Virginia CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the West Virginia driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
West Virginia driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 19 of 25 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the West Virginia DMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
West Virginia permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test?
The West Virginia knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 19 correct (76%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the West Virginia DMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in West Virginia?
In West Virginia you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15. Check the West Virginia DMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real West Virginia DMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the West Virginia driver handbook and West Virginia law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the West Virginia DMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for West Virginia and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the West Virginia DMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the West Virginia DMV.