West Virginia Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge examination
Free West Virginia permit practice test: official facts from WV DMV, questions written from the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook.
- 25 questions
- 76% pass mark, 19 of 25
- $7.50 fee, Knowledge test per attempt
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from WV DMV
| Official exam name | Knowledge Examination(Level 1 GDL / Class E instruction permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 25 |
| Breakdown | basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, signs and markings |
| Pass mark | 19 of 25 |
| Time limit | None published by WV DMV |
| Fee | $7.50 — Knowledge test per attemptKnowledge test $7.50 per attempt: GDL page 'Level 1 – Knowledge Test – Fee $7.50 per attempt'; handbook (rev. 07/2026) 'The fee for a knowledge test is $7.50 for each attempt.' The same handbook also says 'The fee for a Level 1 GDL is $7.50.', while its fee table lists the Level One permit fee as '$0 permit fee' with a '$7.50 per attempt' test fee; the License and Renewal Fees page lists Level One as '$7.50 per attempt'. Adults (18+): Instruction Permit '$7.50' (fee page; handbook table adds a '$7.50 per attempt' test fee). REAL ID: 'an additional $10.00 fee'. No separate fee for the online (Know To Drive) test is published on the DMV pages. |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | WV DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The West Virginia Knowledge Examination (Level 1 GDL / Class E instruction permit) has 25 questions (basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, signs and markings); you need 19 of 25 to pass, per WV DMV; questions come from the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026).
Source: West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | GDL page: 'Be at least 15 years old and less than 18 years old'; under 18 'a parent, single parent having custody, or legal guardian must sign your application before you can be tested' (handbook: consent 'on form DMV-DS-23P'; married applicants under 18 show 'a certified copy of your marriage certificate'). Handbook (rev. 07/2026): 'Each time you apply and test for the Level 1 GDL instruction permit, you must show a certified birth certificate issued by a state or governmental agency of the U.S. that is responsible for the collection of vital records. You must also provide a Social Security Administration issued Social Security Number.'; vision screening ('at least 20/40 vision in one (1) eye'). Knowledge-testing documents page: 'Proof of Identity Documents', 'Social Security Number (Know your number or bring proof)', 'Proof of Legal Name Change Document', 'Proof of WV Residence Document (2)'. First-time applicants: 'one proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number, two proofs of WV residency with name and physical address'. The older 07/2022 handbook also required a valid 'School Driver Eligibility Certificate' for under-18s; the 07/2026 Level 1 text no longer mentions it. Online test: identity registration with name, address, date of birth and 'last five digits of SSN'; under 18 'must have an adult over the age of 18 to participate in the registration process'. |
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| Retake | Handbook (rev. 07/2026, 'Retest Information'): 'Applicants who fail either the knowledge or road skills test may not be tested twice within a period of one (1) week, in accordance with §17B-2-6, West Virginia State Code.' Online test notes: 'Applicants who fail testing due to knowledge must wait seven (7) days before attempting to retake the test.' |
| Attempts | No knowledge-test attempt cap published; the fee is charged 'for each attempt'. Online test: 'a passing test score is valid just six (6) months from the date of test completion'; 'Refunds will not be issued to the Applicant because of test failure'; fraud detected during the online test means 'automatic failure' and, if confirmed, the 'privilege to test will be suspended for a period of at least 90 days' plus a '$50 reinstatement fee'. The Level 1 permit expires on the 18th birthday (30-day grace period) and is not renewable. |
| Languages | No list of test languages published. Handbook: 'Audio versions of the knowledge examination are available for the reading impaired. The test is administered with headphones.' 'Employees of the DMV are not to read the test to you, re-word the information'. Sign language interpreter/translator: affidavit form DMV-8-SL (REV 4/10/2014); the test 'will be recorded/filmed' and the applicant 'must schedule an appointment to obtain these services by calling 1-800-642-9066'. Procedures page: anyone needing 'sign language interpreters, hearing equipment, or visual aids' should contact the DMV 'no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event'. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook; the knowledge examination covers 'signs, and markings found in the handbook'. |
| Handbook | West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook — Revised 07/2026 (the Driver's Licensing Handbook PDF linked from dmv.wv.gov/driver-services/drivers/drivers-licensing-handbooks, read 13 Oct 2026 for the question bank; the older DMVFormSearch link still serves the 07/2022 file) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
West Virginia road signs test
US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook; the knowledge examination covers 'signs, and markings found in the handbook'. Practice them in the free West Virginia road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
West Virginia knowledge examination: common questions
How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test?
The West Virginia knowledge examination has 25 questions (basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, signs and markings), per WV DMV.
What is the pass mark for the West Virginia permit test?
You need 19 of 25 to pass, per WV DMV.
Is the West Virginia permit test hard?
You need 19 of 25 (76%) to pass, so in the official 25-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (revised 07/2026) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the West Virginia permit test cost?
$7.50 — Knowledge test per attempt, per WV DMV.
Is there a free West Virginia permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free West Virginia knowledge examination practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the official pass mark of 19 of 25 (76%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge examination questions come from the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook. Read the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by WV DMV.