West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Practice for the knowledge test you take at the West Virginia DMV for a Level 1 instruction permit. The questions are written from the West Virginia Driver Licensing Handbook and cover West Virginia's own rules, plus shared US road rules and road signs.
En bref
Organisé par : West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Âge minimum : 15. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 205 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.
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Question 1 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 15
West Virginia's Level 1 GDL instruction permit is available from age 15.
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Question 2 sur 25
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Réponse: D. DMV-DS-23P
Parental consent is given on form DMV-DS-23P, unless the applicant is a married minor with a certified marriage certificate.
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Question 3 sur 25
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Réponse: B. A licensed driver at least 21
A licensed driver at least 21 years old must sit in the right front seat.
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Question 4 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Level 1 drivers may drive only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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Question 5 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Up to two
Up to two non-family passengers are allowed in addition to the supervising adult.
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Question 6 sur 25
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Réponse: A. The six-month conviction-free period starts over
Permit holders must stay conviction-free for six months to advance, and a conviction restarts that period.
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Question 7 sur 25
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Réponse: C. The permit is revoked for 90 days
Two convictions revoke the Level 1 permit for 90 days.
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Question 8 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 180
You need 180 consecutive conviction-free days at Level 1.
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Question 9 sur 25
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Réponse: C. A maximum of three
The Level 2 road skills test allows a maximum of three attempts.
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Question 10 sur 25
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Réponse: D. 50 logged hours, including 10 at night, or an approved driver education course
A parent or guardian must log 50 hours behind the wheel, including 10 at night, unless you complete an approved driver education course.
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Question 11 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Level 2 drivers may drive unsupervised from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. At other times they need a licensed adult 21 or older, except for work, school, religious activities or emergencies.
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Question 12 sur 25
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Réponse: C. None
For the first six months, no non-family passengers under 20 are allowed. In the second six months, no more than one.
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Question 13 sur 25
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Réponse: D. No more than one
In the second six months, the limit is one non-family passenger under 20.
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Question 14 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Be 17 or older with 12 months of conviction-free driving at Level 2
Level 3 requires age 17 or older and 12 months of conviction-free driving under Level 2.
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Question 15 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Electronic devices may be used only hands-free
In West Virginia, electronic communication devices may be used while driving only in hands-free mode.
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Question 16 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Only to call 911
Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device while driving except to call 911.
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Question 17 sur 25
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Réponse: D. 3
First and second offenses carry fines and zero points. A third and later offense adds three points.
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Question 18 sur 25
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Réponse: C. It starts over
A cell phone citation on a GDL permit or license restarts the conviction-free period.
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Question 19 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Zero tolerance: no measurable alcohol at all
Level 1 and Level 2 drivers may not have any measurable amount of alcohol in their system while driving. For all drivers under 21, 0.02% or more is illegal.
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Question 20 sur 25
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Réponse: B. A suspension of at least one year
Under implied consent, refusing a chemical test brings a suspension of at least one year.
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Question 21 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 12
At 6 points, the DMV sends a letter of caution. At 12 points, the license is subject to suspension.
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Question 22 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Complete an approved 8-hour defensive driving class, once every 12 months
An approved 8-hour defensive driving class removes 3 points, once every 12 months. Points stay on the record for two years.
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Question 23 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Licenses expire in years when your age is divisible by five
Under Drive for Five, licenses expire in years when your age is divisible by five.
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Question 24 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Red
Licenses are red for ages 15 to 17, blue for ages 18 to 20, and horizontal for 21 and older.
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Question 25 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 5 days
Crashes with injury, death or more than $1,000 in property damage must be reported within five days.
Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.
À savoir avant l’examen
- You can get a Level 1 instruction permit at 15 with parental consent. You need 20/40 vision in at least one eye.
- Level 1 drivers may drive only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a licensed driver 21 or older in the right front seat.
- Level 2 at 16 needs 180 conviction-free days at Level 1 and 50 logged hours (10 at night) or approved driver education.
- Level 2 drivers may carry no non-family passengers under 20 for six months, then one.
- Phones must be hands-free for all drivers. Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device except to call 911.
- Level 1 and Level 2 drivers must have zero measurable alcohol. Refusing a chemical test brings at least a one-year suspension.
Questions fréquentes
How old do you have to be to get a permit in West Virginia?
15. You need parental consent on form DMV-DS-23P and must pass the vision and knowledge tests.
When can a Level 1 permit holder drive in West Virginia?
Only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a licensed driver 21 or older in the right front seat.
How do I move to Level 2 in West Virginia?
Be at least 16, have 180 conviction-free days at Level 1, log 50 hours (10 at night) or finish driver education, and pass the road skills test.
Can teen drivers use phones in West Virginia?
No. Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device while driving except to call 911.
When do I get a Level 3 license in West Virginia?
At 17 or older, after 12 months of conviction-free driving at Level 2.