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West Virginia DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the West Virginia knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the West Virginia driver handbook, with every answer explained.

25questions on the real test
19correct answers to pass
76%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the West Virginia driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your West Virginia licensing agency before your test.

West Virginia guide

Key facts, from the official source

Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Minimum age for a GDL Level 1 instruction permit
15 (Level 1 is for ages 15 to 17).Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Level 1 knowledge test fee
$7.50 per attempt.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Class E license fee
$5.00 per year; Level 3 is $2.50 per year at 17 and $5.00 per year at 18 until age 21.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Deadline for new residents
Apply for a WV license within 30 days.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Official West Virginia links

These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.

Sample questions

A few West Virginia questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

In West Virginia, children under what age must ride in a child passenger safety seat, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall?

  1. AUnder 6
  2. BUnder 8
  3. CUnder 10
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B. Under 8

West Virginia requires children under 8 to be secured in a child passenger safety seat; a seat belt is enough if the child is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

You are about to turn right, and a bicyclist is riding straight in the bike lane beside you. What should you do?

  1. ATurn at the same time as the bicyclist
  2. BSpeed up and turn in front of the bicyclist
  3. CYield to the bicyclist and turn behind them
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C. Yield to the bicyclist and turn behind them

When crossing a bike lane to turn, yield to any bicyclist and make your turn behind them. Turning across a cyclist's path is a common cause of crashes.

When turning left from a two-way street onto a two-way street, where should you start the turn?

  1. AStraddling the center line of the new street
  2. BIn the lane nearest the right curb
  3. CIn the left lane closest to the center
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C. In the left lane closest to the center

Start a left turn from a two-way street in the left lane closest to the middle of the street.

What’s covered

Topics on the West Virginia test

Counts are from the full West Virginia question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices139 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road101 questions
Road Rules & Regulations97 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals88 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements58 questions
Parking & Emergencies42 questions
Speed Limits25 questions
Alcohol & Drugs24 questions

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Questions

West Virginia test FAQ

How many questions are on the West Virginia knowledge test?

25 questions. You need 19 correct answers (76%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your West Virginia licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real West Virginia DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the West Virginia driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any West Virginia agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

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