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The West Virginia permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 76% to pass: 19 correct answers, so you can miss up to 6.

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The West Virginia permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
25
Score needed to pass
76%19 of 25 correct
West Virginia practice questions on GetMyPermit
497

What's on the West Virginia permit test

Every question comes from the West Virginia driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our West Virginia practice questions cover each one.

  • Driver’s License Information109
  • Traffic Laws And Rules Of The Road71
  • Driver Responsibilities65
  • Traffic Control Devices56
  • Defensive Driving39
  • Examination Procedures And Requirements37
  • Emergency Situations36
  • Driving Under The Influence25
  • Definitions22
  • Driving On Interstates12
  • UNLAWFUL DISPOSAL OF WASTE10
  • FOREWORD9
  • TRAVELING SAFELY IN & OUT OF WORK ZONES6

West Virginia permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. As little as how much water can float some smaller vehicles in a flooded roadway?

    • A. 3 inches
    • B. 6 inches
    • C. 12 inches
    • D. 18 inches

    Answer: 6 inches

    The handbook warns that as little as six (6) inches of water can float some smaller vehicles.

  2. 2. If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming, what should you do?

    • A. Stay in the vehicle and try to restart it
    • B. Push the vehicle off the tracks alone
    • C. Get out of the vehicle and go to a safe location
    • D. Stand in front of the train and signal

    Answer: Get out of the vehicle and go to a safe location

    The handbook says if a train is coming and your vehicle is stalled on the tracks, get out of the vehicle and proceed to a safe location.

  3. 3. How many proofs of WV residency must new applicants provide when choosing a 'For Federal Identification' card?

    • A. One
    • B. Two
    • C. Three
    • D. Four

    Answer: Two

    REAL ID new/transfer/expired applicants must present two proofs of WV residency with name and physical address.

  4. 4. Before a long trip on an interstate, what should you check?

    • A. Only tire tread
    • B. Only fuel level
    • C. Gas, water, oil, and tires including the spare
    • D. Just windshield washer fluid

    Answer: Gas, water, oil, and tires including the spare

    Under “Planning Ahead,” drivers are told to check gas, water, oil, and tires, including the spare, since breakdowns on interstates can be dangerous.

  5. 5. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

    • A. Passing is allowed when safe
    • B. You must not pass
    • C. Only trucks may pass
    • D. You may cross anytime to turn left

    Answer: You must not pass

    The manual says if a solid yellow line is on your side, you MUST NOT PASS.

  6. 6. When stopped behind another vehicle, what is a safe gap to stop where you can see?

    • A. The other driver’s head
    • B. The vehicle’s rear tires on the pavement
    • C. The top of the trunk
    • D. The license plate clearly

    Answer: The vehicle’s rear tires on the pavement

    The handbook notes that a safe gap when stopping behind another vehicle is where you can see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you.

  7. 7. What lane position are motorcyclists entitled to?

    • A. Half a lane
    • B. One-third of a lane
    • C. The shoulder only
    • D. The entire lane

    Answer: The entire lane

    The handbook explains motorcyclists are entitled to and will need the entire lane to maneuver.

  8. 8. Where can a WV resident apply for an instruction permit, driver’s license, or ID card?

    • A. Only at the main Charleston office
    • B. At any DMV regional office
    • C. Only online
    • D. Only at county courthouses

    Answer: At any DMV regional office

    The handbook says a WV resident can apply at any DMV regional office.

West Virginia permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test?

The West Virginia permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 25 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the West Virginia permit test?

You need 76% to pass: at least 19 of the 25 questions right, so you can miss up to 6.

What is on the West Virginia permit test?

Questions come from the West Virginia driver handbook. The main topics are driver’s license information, traffic laws and rules of the road, driver responsibilities, traffic control devices and defensive driving.

How should I study for the West Virginia permit test?

Read the West Virginia driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 497 West Virginia practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this West Virginia permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question West Virginia practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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