West Virginia Permit Test 2026
Based on West Virginia DMV Handbook · 25 Questions · 76% to Pass
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— Simulates real DMV formatWest Virginia Mock Permit Exam
25 mixed questions from all topics · 30 min · Just like real DMV
Practice by Topic
Signs & Signals
Rules & Right of Way
Safe Driving
Sharing the Road
Special Driving Situations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test?+
The West Virginia permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions, based on the official West Virginia driver handbook. Every practice question on this site is written to reflect that same format and content — not copied from the real West Virginia DMV exam.
How many questions do you need to get right to pass the West Virginia permit test?+
To pass, you need 19 correct answers (76%). That's the standard the West Virginia DMV uses to score the written knowledge test.
What is the passing score for the West Virginia permit test? What happens if you fail the West Virginia permit test?+
The passing score is 19 correct answers (76%). If you don't pass, you must wait until the next day to retest; applicants 18 and older get no more than 2 attempts within 90 days of getting their permit.
How many times can you take the West Virginia permit test?+
You must wait until the next day after a failed attempt. West Virginia law limits applicants 18 and older to no more than 2 written-test attempts within 90 days of their instruction permit being issued, and no one may be retested twice within the same week.
What age do you need to be to get a learner's permit in West Virginia?+
You must be at least 15 years old for a West Virginia instruction permit.
What do you need to take the West Virginia permit test?+
You’ll need proof of identity and West Virginia residency, and if you’re under 18, a parent or guardian’s signature on the application.