West Virginia Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
West Virginia permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: A passing knowledge-test result is required; numeric threshold not stated.; Minimum age: 15 years old for GDL Level 1; 18 or older for a regular Class E instruction permit; Fee: $7.50 per GDL Level 1 knowledge-test attempt; $7.50 regular instruction-permit fee at age 18; Re-takes: Ordinary failed-knowledge-test wait and attempt limit are not stated; if the regular permit expires, the applicant must retake the vision and learner tests and hold the permit 30 more days; Official handbook: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | A passing knowledge-test result is required; numeric threshold not stated. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Minimum age | 15 years old for GDL Level 1; 18 or older for a regular Class E instruction permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $7.50 per GDL Level 1 knowledge-test attempt; $7.50 regular instruction-permit fee at age 18 | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Ordinary failed-knowledge-test wait and attempt limit are not stated; if the regular permit expires, the applicant must retake the vision and learner tests and hold the permit 30 more days | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Official handbook | West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in West Virginia means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.