West Virginia Permit Test: 25 Questions, 76% Pass Mark and Test Timing

• The West Virginia permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions.
• You need 19 correct answers to pass - that's a 76% score.
• The WV DMV allows you to take the knowledge test online from home via the KnowTo Drive platform, or on-site at a DMV office.
• After passing online, bring your printed barcode certificate to a regional office to complete the application.

What Is the Format of the West Virginia Permit Test?

The WV DMV knowledge test uses 25 multiple-choice questions administered at a kiosk at your WV DMV driver licensing office. Pass mark is 76% - 19 correct out of 25.

• Questions: 25 multiple-choice
• Pass Mark: 76% - 19 correct answers required
• Location: At a WV DMV office testing computer, or online from home via the KnowTo Drive platform before your permit appointment
• Format: Computer-based at the DMV, or accessible online through the KnowTo Drive platform

The test uses a 76% pass mark. For score thresholds, missed-question math, and result-specific guidance, see the dedicated passing-score content.

Is the WV Permit Test the Same for Teens and Adults?

WV DMV publishes the same standard Class E knowledge-test format and passing mark for teen and adult applicants: 25 questions and at least 19 correct answers. Age changes the permit and licensing path, not the basic knowledge-test score.

2Topics Covered on the West Virginia Permit Test

Every question comes from the West Virginia Driver's Handbook. Study the official handbook - not just practice tests.

• Traffic laws and signs: Speed limits, right-of-way, WV-specific road signs including rural route markers
• Safe driving practices: Following distance, lane changes, highway merging, weather driving
• DUI and substance laws: WV BAC limits, zero tolerance rules for under-21 drivers
• Permit conditions: Supervisor requirements, passenger rules, prohibited behaviors
• Vehicle safety: Seatbelt laws, child restraint requirements, equipment checks

Road signs are tested alongside traffic laws and safe-driving rules, so review both sign recognition and rule application rather than treating them as separate exams.

Are road signs and traffic-law questions mixed together on the WV permit test? Yes. The knowledge exam covers traffic rules, signs, markings, safe-driving rules and other handbook material in one test; it is not split into separate road-sign and traffic-law exams.

Is There a Time Limit on the West Virginia DMV Knowledge Test?

Yes. The official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook says the knowledge test is timed. It does not publish the number of minutes. If time expires, unanswered questions are counted as incorrect.

Work steadily through all 25 questions and avoid leaving questions unanswered. For detailed timing, break and technical-session guidance, see the dedicated Test Time Limit page.

After a Failed WV Permit Test

If you do not pass, follow the WV DMV retest process before trying again. For the waiting period, rebooking details, and retake rules, see Failed & Retakes.

A new appointment is not universally required. WV DMV regional offices accept walk-ins, and appointments are also available where offered. For the full retake process, use the dedicated Failed & Retakes guide.

For the online test, use a computer with a webcam, mouse, and keyboard - phones and touch-screen-only devices are not supported. Applicants under 18 must have an adult over age 18 participate in registration; a parent or legal guardian is preferred but is not required. During testing, the adult must stay out of webcam view. A passing score is valid for 6 months, and the completion certificate must be taken to DMV for permit processing.