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WV Permit Practice Test
Practice the West Virginia knowledge test the way it is actually given: 25 questions, 76 percent to pass. Every question has a plain English explanation and narrated audio. 209 questions in the bank, free, no account required.
The real West Virginia knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains the full free 209 question study bank, with an explanation after each answer. Use the numbered 20 question tests below when you want a fixed study session.
The real West Virginia knowledge test: At least 25 questions based on basic knowledge and traffic rules; passing score 19 out of the 25 questions correctly to pass (76%) (official source). This practice bank has 209 questions.
209-question bank · Sign images & explanations · Free
Real exam format: 25 questions, 19 correct to pass.
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Run 20 questions to warm up.
Find your gaps
Diagnose weak topics and retry what you've missed.
Simulate the real thing
Practice under graded exam conditions or run the whole bank.
Practice one topic
Drill a single topic, up to 20 questions with explanations.
Random draw and answer order every attempt. Scored against the real test's pass mark: 19 of 25 correct.
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See facts and key topics for West Virginia DMV (minimum age, fees, wait times, question counts by topic) before you start, or print it to bring with you on test day.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 23 short free lessons with the key rules, the exact numbers, and 3 check questions each, all quoted from the West Virginia manual.
How to use this WV practice test
- Take the 25 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
- Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
- Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
- When you pass three sets in a row at 76 percent or better, book the real test.
Want to focus on signs? Take the West Virginia road sign practice test with pictures.
Prefer to review before you test? Study every West Virginia question as a flashcard.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the West Virginia practice bank?
This free page contains the full 209 question bank. The numbered tests each contain 20 fixed questions.
How does this practice test relate to the real West Virginia test?
The real test facts are shown above from the official source. This page is an educational practice bank and is separate from the DMV test.
Can I use the West Virginia practice test for free?
Yes. The practice questions, explanations, and numbered tests are free to use with no account required.
Last verified 2026-09-05 against the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, which sets the real exam at 25 questions and 19 correct to pass.
All 25 questions, WV exam length
Every question below comes from the West Virginia question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.
1. How does the handbook characterize a BAC greater than 0.05 percent but less than 0.08 percent?
- It is treated exactly like a BAC of 0.08 percent
- It is automatically harmless for an adult driver
- It is relevant evidence for presuming impaired driving
- It matters only for commercial license holders
Show answer
It is relevant evidence for presuming impaired driving. The intermediate BAC range is not described as harmless and is not identical to the 0.08 percent presumption. Full explanation in Test 1
2. What does a ONE WAY sign tell a driver about the cross street?
- Vehicles may travel either way
