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West Virginia DMV Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a learner's permit or driver's license. The West Virginia DMV Permit Test is run by the DMV. It has 25 questions and you need 19 correct (76%) to pass.

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  • Official source: webapps.transportation.wv.gov
  • Independent, not affiliated with the DMV. How we write our questions
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DMV Permit Test at a glance

76%to pass
25
Questions
19
Correct to pass
15
Minimum age

Good to know

At least 25 questions, 19 correct to pass. The test is timed, and questions not answered in time count as incorrect (limit not published).

Source: webapps.transportation.wv.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 62 short lessons and 475 practice questions, in 6 steps.

  1. 1

    Read the Road

    Free29 lessons

    Signs, signals, and lane markings

    • Lane lines 1
    • Lane lines 2
    • Lane lines 3
    • Traffic lights 1
    • Traffic lights 2
    • Traffic lights 3
    • Flashing signals 1
    • Flashing signals 2
    • +21 more
  2. 2

    Make the Move

    7 lessons

    Turns, lane changes, parking, and highways

    • Turning safely
    • U-turn rules
    • Lane changes 1
    • Lane changes 2
    • Passing safely 1
    • Passing safely 2
    • Parking maneuvers
  3. 3

    Drive Safely

    13 lessons

    Hazards, weather, distractions, and shared roads

    • Distractions
    • Impaired driving 1
    • Impaired driving 2
    • Alcohol rules 1
    • Alcohol rules 2
    • Bad weather 1
    • Bad weather 2
    • Night driving
    • +5 more
  4. 4

    Handle Trouble

    1 lessons

    Breakdowns, emergency vehicles, and equipment

    • Emergency vehicles
  5. 5

    Know Who Goes First

    5 lessons

    Right-of-way, intersections, and yielding

    • Intersections 1
    • Intersections 2
    • Yielding to others 1
    • Yielding to others 2
    • Mixed practice
  6. 6

    Rules That Matter

    7 lessons

    Key laws, penalties, and exam-day requirements

    • Laws & penalties 1
    • Laws & penalties 2
    • Laws & penalties 3
    • Laws & penalties 4
    • Laws & penalties 5
    • Laws & penalties 6
    • Mixed practice

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the West Virginia DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 25 questions.

What score do you need to pass the West Virginia DMV Permit Test?

You need 19 out of 25 correct (76%).

How old do you have to be to take the West Virginia DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15. At least 25 questions, 19 correct to pass. The test is timed, and questions not answered in time count as incorrect (limit not published).

What's the best way to practice for the West Virginia DMV Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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