Knowledge examination
West Virginia Permit Practice Test
244 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official West Virginia handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 19 of 25 correct (76%)
- Time limit
- Timed, but length not statedsource
- Road signs
- No separate test found; signs are part of the knowledge examsource
- Where you take it
- Both: automated test at DMV offices, or online at home via 'Know To Drive' (third-party vendor; links to k2do-wv.iti4dmv.com) with facial recognitionsource
- Minimum permit age
- 15 (Level 1 GDL instruction permit)source
- Permit fee
- 0 (Level 1 GDL permit fee $0, plus $7.50 per test attempt); adult Instruction Permit $7.50source
- Test fee
- 7.50 per attemptsource
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DOT) before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
West Virginia's knowledge exam has 25 questions, and you need 19 correct to pass. Road signs are part of the same exam. You can take the automated test at a DMV office or online at home through Know To Drive, and the test is timed. You can get a Level 1 instruction permit from age 15; the permit itself is free for teens, and each test attempt costs $7.50.
Every question here is written from the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook and shows the page it comes from. Practice by topic, then take the 25-question mock exam.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- GDL permit, licenses, points and insuranceLevel 1 instruction permit, Level 2 and 3 GDL licenses, compulsory insurance, crashes, the point system and mandatory revocation.29 questions
- Driving under the influenceUnder-21 drinking and driving, knowing your limits, other drugs, implied consent and DUI penalties.15 questions
- Safe driver habitsDrowsy driving, bad driving habits and aggressiveness, driver conditions, safety equipment and child safety seats.17 questions
- Vehicle equipmentIllegal equipment and vehicle conditions under the state inspection law.10 questions
- Pavement markingsLane lines, center lines, no-passing zones and other pavement markings.10 questions
- SignsSign shapes and colors, regulatory, warning, construction and maintenance, guide and railroad signs.34 questions
- Traffic lights and signalsTraffic lights, intersection flashers, lane use control signals and crosswalk signals.13 questions
- Speed and following distanceThe basic speed law, speed limits, driving slowly, following distance and tailgating.20 questions
- Signals, turns and right-of-wayHand and turn signals, turning maneuvers, changing direction, backing, right-of-way and U-turns.19 questions
- Lane changes, passing and interstatesChanging lanes, passing, entering and exiting interstates, interstate speeds and construction zones.19 questions
- ParkingParking maneuvers, parking on hills and metered parking.12 questions
- Conditions, emergencies and crashesLight conditions, rain, flooding, snow, wind, fog, traffic situations, vehicle emergencies and what to do in a crash.24 questions
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, school buses, motorcycles, slow vehicles, heavy trucks, animal riders, bicycles, joggers and public buses.22 questions
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Sample West Virginia permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.You have 8 points on your record. What does the DMV do at this level?
- ATakes no action of any kind
- BSends you a letter of caution
- CRevokes your license for 90 days
- DSuspends your license
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✓ B. Sends you a letter of caution
At six or more points the DMV sends a letter of caution; at 12 points your license is subject to suspension.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 28
2.You plan to turn into a driveway just past an intersection. Why should you avoid signaling too early?
- AThe law forbids signaling near intersections
- BIt wears out the signal bulbs
- CDrivers may think you are turning at the intersection
- DSignals only work within 50 feet
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✓ C. Drivers may think you are turning at the intersection
If you signal too soon for a turn beyond an intersection, other drivers may think you are turning at the intersection and pull into your path.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 53
3.You back into a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?
- ACall a friend to act as witness
- BWait one hour, then leave
- CDrive away, since no one saw
- DLeave a written note with your details
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✓ D. Leave a written note with your details
If you strike an unattended vehicle and can't find the owner, leave a written notice with your name, address, license plate number, insurance information and what happened.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 84
4.Two lanes moving in your direction are separated by a solid white line. What should you do?
- AChange lanes only to pass
- BStraddle the line in heavy traffic
- CChange lanes freely
- DDo not change lanes
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✓ D. Do not change lanes
When solid white lines separate lanes moving the same direction, do not change lanes.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 51
5.When must you turn on your headlights, not just parking lights?
- AOnly while driving on interstates
- BOnly when rain is falling heavily
- COnly once it is fully dark outside
- DAs dusk begins or when visibility drops
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✓ D. As dusk begins or when visibility drops
Turn on your headlights when it begins to get dark or any time visibility may be impaired, such as in fog or smoke.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 72
6.Signs warn that a lane ahead is closed for construction. When should you move to the open lane?
- AAs soon as possible
- BAfter passing the first cone
- COnly when a flagger tells you
- DAt the last moment, to save time
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✓ A. As soon as possible
Lane-closure signs are posted well ahead; move to the open lane as soon as possible instead of waiting until the last minute.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 70
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test?
25 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
19 of 25 correct (76%).
Is there a time limit?
Timed, but length not stated. (Source: official West Virginia page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Can I take the test online?
Both: automated test at DMV offices, or online at home via 'Know To Drive' (third-party vendor; links to k2do-wv.iti4dmv.com) with facial recognition. (Source: official West Virginia page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia, and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.