West Virginia Permit Test Passing Score: 19 Correct Out of 25

The West Virginia permit test requires exactly 19 correct answers out of 25 to pass. That's a 76% score. This standard applies at every WV DMV driver licensing office across the state - no exceptions and no partial credit.

What Is the Passing Score for the West Virginia Permit Test?

19 correct out of 25 questions - 76% - is the pass mark for the WV DMV knowledge test. Score 18 (72%) and you fail. The margin is one question.

• West Virginia's pass mark is 76% - scored 72% (18 correct) and you face a mandatory 7-day hold.
• A Wheeling applicant scored exactly 72% (18 correct) - one answer short - and had to rebook.
• WV includes rural-specific road sign questions that catch applicants off guard; study those before retaking.

How Many Questions Can You Miss on the WV Permit Test and Still Pass?

You can miss 6 questions and still pass. The test has 25 questions and requires at least 19 correct answers.

Does West Virginia round 18 out of 25 up to a pass? No. Eighteen correct answers is 72%, below the 76% passing mark. There is no rounding or partial credit.

Is the Passing Score the Same Online and In Person?

Yes. The passing standard is 19 correct answers out of 25 whether you take the West Virginia knowledge test online through KnowToDrive or at a DMV testing location.

2Scoring Below 76% on the WV DMV Test

If you score below 19 out of 25, you must wait 7 days before retesting. Same-day knowledge retests are not allowed.

You do not always need to book a new appointment from scratch. Regional DMV offices accept walk-ins, and appointments are available where offered. For fees, attempt limits and the full retake process, see the Failed & Retakes guide.

2What to Review When Practice-Test Scores Are Low

Use the current West Virginia Driver's Handbook as the source of truth, then use WV-specific practice tests to find weak areas. Focus your review on the topics you missed instead of restarting with generic national material.

Can a Technical Problem Affect Your WV Permit Test Result?

Technical problems can affect how an attempt is recorded. If a kiosk or online session fails, alert DMV staff or online-test support immediately so the issue is documented.

A passing knowledge-test score is valid for 6 months from the test date. For online-test technical support, contact WVK2DOnlineSupport@neumo.com. For detailed kiosk/session problems, see the Test Time Limit and Test Location & Format guides.