Free West Virginia permit practice tests with 82 exam-style questions, a timed mock exam sized to the real test, flashcards, a road-sign quiz, and an on-device AI tutor grounded in the official West Virginia driver handbook. The official West Virginia written knowledge test has 25 questions and requires 76% to pass (50-minute limit).
About the West Virginia written test
Knowledge (written) test: 25 questions; 76% to pass (19 correct); 50-minute limit. Covers WV road rules, safe-driving practices, and road signs, drawn from the WV Driver's Licensing Handbook.
Vision screening: required at application.
DUI awareness program: required for the Level 1 permit.
Getting licensed in West Virginia
Level 1 — Instruction Permit (age 15+): The applicant must present a completed application with written parent/guardian consent (Form DMV-DS-23), a certified birth certificate or U.S. passport, and pass the vision screening and written knowledge test, and complete the DUI awareness program. Driving conditions:
Must be supervised at all times by a licensed driver age 21+ (or a certified driver-education/driving-school instructor) who is fully alert, unimpaired, and the only other person in the front seat.
No more than two additional passengers beyond the supervising adult, unless the extra passengers are family members.
May drive only between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
West Virginia written-test FAQ
What is the minimum age for a West Virginia Level 1 instruction permit?
15.
How long must the Level 1 permit be held conviction-free before advancing to Level 2?
180 days (about 6 months).
How many supervised driving hours are required to advance to Level 2 (if not taking driver's ed)?
50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
How many questions are on the knowledge test, and what score passes?
25 questions; 76% (19 correct).
What hours may a Level 1 permit holder drive?
Between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. only.
Who must supervise a Level 1 permit holder?
A licensed driver age 21 or older (or a certified driving instructor), in the front seat, fully alert and unimpaired.
When does a Level 1 permit expire?
30 days after the holder's 18th birthday (180 days past 18 for active military); it is not renewable.
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in West Virginia?