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West Virginia DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in West Virginia, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

AgencyWest Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV)
Official handbookWest Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook ↗
Questions25
To pass19 of 25 correct
Test in Spanish?Yes

Handbook: at least 25 questions on traffic rules, signs and markings; answer 19 of 25 correctly to pass, about 76%. Timed; unanswered questions count as wrong. Audio version with headphones available. In office the fee is $7.50 per attempt. Can also be taken online from home through KnowTo Drive, the official WV DMV portal: 50-minute limit, $13.50 per attempt, then bring the certificate to a regional office. If you fail, you cannot test twice within one week.

West Virginia rules you need to know

West Virginia test FAQ

How many questions are on the West Virginia written test?

The written test has 25 questions and you need 19 correct to pass.

Can I take the West Virginia driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. West Virginia offers the written test in Spanish.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in West Virginia?

You can get a Level 1 instruction permit at age 15.

What documents do I need for a permit in West Virginia?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) before you go.

Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →

11 West Virginia practice questions

  1. 1. On the West Virginia knowledge test, how many of the 25 questions must you answer correctly to pass?

    1. 22
    2. 20
    3. 19
    4. 15
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    Answer: 19

    You must answer 19 of 25 correctly; the test is timed and unanswered questions count as wrong.

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  2. 2. In West Virginia, if you are under 21, driving is illegal starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.10%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.02%
    4. 0.05%
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    Answer: 0.02%

    Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.02 percent or higher; West Virginia calls it zero tolerance.

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  3. 3. What is the minimum age for a Level 1 instruction permit in West Virginia?

    1. 14
    2. 15
    3. 16
    4. 17
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    Answer: 15

    You can get a Level 1 GDL instruction permit at 15 with parent consent and a School Driver Eligibility Certificate.

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  4. 4. With a Level 2 intermediate license in West Virginia, during what hours may you drive without an adult 21 or older?

    1. 6 am to 11 pm
    2. 5 am to 10 pm
    3. 7 am to 9 pm
    4. 5 am to midnight
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    Answer: 5 am to 10 pm

    From 5 am to 10 pm; outside those hours you need a licensed adult 21 or older, except for work, school, religious activities or emergencies.

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  5. 5. In West Virginia, on which road do you NOT have to stop for a school bus on the other side of the median?

    1. On downtown streets
    2. On any four-lane street
    3. On any divided highway
    4. Only on an Interstate
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    Answer: Only on an Interstate

    Only on Interstate highways may oncoming traffic across the median keep going; everywhere else, traffic both ways stops.

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  6. 6. You have a full license in West Virginia. What does the phone law ban while driving?

    1. Wearing a smartwatch
    2. Listening to the car radio
    3. Calling with hands-free
    4. Holding the phone in your hand
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    Answer: Holding the phone in your hand

    West Virginia allows only hands-free use; you may not hold or support a phone or electronic device while driving.

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  7. 7. On an undivided West Virginia road, you pass a stopped vehicle with flashing lights and can't change lanes. What is your maximum speed?

    1. 15 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 5 mph
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    Answer: 15 mph

    If you can't move over, slow to no more than 15 mph on an undivided road, or 25 mph on a divided highway.

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  8. 8. In West Virginia, if you fail the knowledge test, how long must you wait to retest?

    1. Six months
    2. Three days
    3. One month
    4. One week
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    Answer: One week

    State law says you may not be tested twice within one week.

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  9. 9. In West Virginia, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet
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    Answer: 15 feet

    Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

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  10. 10. In West Virginia, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?

    1. 30 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet
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    Answer: 20 feet

    Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

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  11. 11. In West Virginia, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 500 feet
    Show answer

    Answer: 100 feet

    Signal at least 100 feet before turning.

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.