West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: 15

A teen must be at least 15 and pass vision and knowledge tests, with a parent or legal guardian's consent on form DMV-DS-23P.

Source: Chapter I: Driver's License Information – Graduated Driver's License (GDL) – Level 1

Correct answer: Vertical and blue

Licenses for ages 18–20 are vertical and color-coded blue so police and retailers can quickly see the holder is under 21.

Source: Chapter I: Driver's License Information – Driver's License Color-Coding

Correct answer: 0.08% or more

A BAC of 0.08% or more creates a presumption of DUI; a BAC above 0.05% but under 0.08% is evidence of impairment, so you can still lose your license below 0.08%.

Source: Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence – Knowing Your Limits

Correct answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000

WV requires at least $25,000 for one person's injury or death, $50,000 for two or more, and $25,000 for property damage.

Source: Chapter II: Driver Responsibilities – Compulsory Insurance

Correct answer: 70 mph

The designated maximum on WV interstates is 70 mph unless another limit is posted.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: From a one-way onto a one-way street, after stopping and yielding

WV allows a left turn on red from a one-way street onto a one-way street after a full stop and yielding, if no sign prohibits it.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Lights

Correct answer: 15 mph

Pentagon signs mark school zones and crossings; the maximum speed in a WV school zone is 15 mph when children are present.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices – Single Message Shaped Signs

Correct answer: The vehicle on the right

At uncontrolled and four-way stop intersections, when two vehicles arrive together, yield to the driver on the right.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Right-of-Way

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Signal at least 100 feet before you turn, and switch the signal off after completing the turn.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Driving Signals

Correct answer: 100 feet

You may not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, underpass, or any railroad crossing.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

Stopping, standing or parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Prohibited Parking

Correct answer: Traffic in both directions must stop

On highways, streets, parking lots, private roads and driveways, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – School Bus Rules

Correct answer: Three-to-four-second rule

Use the three-to-four-second rule: if you pass a fixed object before counting to "one thousand three," you are too close.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Following Distance

Correct answer: Grip the wheel, steer straight, and ease off the gas

Grip the wheel, steer straight and ease off the gas; do not brake until the vehicle is under control, then pull off the road.

Source: Chapter IX: Emergency Situations – Blowouts

Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 years old

Level 1 permit holders may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 sitting in the right front passenger seat.

Source: Chapter I: Driver's License Information – Graduated Driver's License (GDL) – Level 1

Correct answer: A licensed driver who is 21 or older

A regular instruction permit allows driving only when a licensed driver 21 or older occupies the front seat.

Source: Chapter I: Driver's License Information – Regular Instruction Permit

Correct answer: It is evidence that your driving is impaired

WV treats a BAC between 0.05% and 0.08% as relevant evidence of impairment, and your license can be revoked even below 0.08%.

Source: Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence – Knowing Your Limits

Correct answer: Five days

Such crashes must be reported by the quickest means within five days: to local police in a municipality, otherwise to the county sheriff or nearest State Police office.

Source: Chapter II: Driver Responsibilities – Crashes

Correct answer: 25 mph

Business and residential areas have a designated speed limit of 25 mph.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: Stop if you can; go only if you're already in the intersection

A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red; drive through only if your vehicle is already within the intersection clearance.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Lights