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How Many Questions Are on the West Virginia Permit Test?

West Virginia's Level 1 instruction permit knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the West Virginia Driver's License Study Guide.

A genuine DMV, and a permit tied to school status

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), part of the Department of Transportation, handles licensing statewide — a genuine "DMV," not a workaround name.

A Level 1 instruction permit is available at 15, but an applicant under 17 must also show school enrollment with satisfactory academic progress, or otherwise demonstrate compliance with compulsory attendance law.

An unusually specific passing threshold

West Virginia passes its permit test at 76% — 19 of 25 correct — a more particular number than the round 80% most states use.

The three-level graduated system (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) layers curfews and passenger limits on top of the knowledge test itself, easing off only at Level 3.

How our practice tests are structured

dmvwrittenexam.com splits its full West Virginia permit question bank into multiple 25-question practice tests, giving far more repetitions than the official test alone would.

Each question includes an explanation and a source reference, so you learn why an answer is correct instead of just memorizing a letter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the West Virginia permit test?

25 multiple-choice questions.

Which agency administers West Virginia's licensing process?

The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), part of the Department of Transportation.

What's the minimum age for a West Virginia Level 1 permit?

15, though an applicant under 17 must also show school enrollment or compliance with compulsory attendance law.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-24