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Real exam-style questions
Written from your state’s official driver handbook — the same material the real exam is based on.
Explanations after every answer
Learn why each answer is right — not just whether you got it.
The test at a glance
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 76% (19/25 correct)
- Minimum age
- 15 for a Level 1 instruction permit (must be enrolled in school)
- Fee
- about $31 permit application fee
- Re-takes
- 3 attempts within 90 days; then the application closes and you restart (a re-exam fee may apply between attempts)
- Official handbook
- West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (2026)
What the West Virginia permit test covers
Every question in our West Virginia practice bank is written from the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (2026). These are the core topics you’ll be tested on:
- Road signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- West Virginia mountain and rural road driving
- Speed limits, city vs. highway driving
- DUI, implied-consent and seat belt laws
Sample questions for West Virginia
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Knowledge test
What passing score do you need on the West Virginia knowledge test?
- 60% (15/25)
- 76% (19/25)
- 80% (20/25)
- 90% (23/25)
See the explanation
Correct answer: 76% (19/25)
West Virginia: get 19 of 25 right (76%) to pass.
Question 2 · Mountain driving
On a narrow, winding West Virginia mountain road, what is the safest approach to blind curves?
- Cut the corner to straighten the curve
- Slow down and stay well within your lane
- Speed up to get through faster
- Drive in the center of the road
See the explanation
Correct answer: Slow down and stay well within your lane
On mountain curves: slow down, keep to your lane, and expect oncoming traffic.
Question 3 · Impaired driving
Under West Virginia's implied-consent law, what happens if you refuse a breath test after a lawful DUI arrest?
- There is no penalty for refusing
- Your license is revoked
- You get a warning only
- The arrest is automatically dropped
See the explanation
Correct answer: Your license is revoked
Refusing a chemical test after a lawful DUI arrest leads to license revocation.
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