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West Virginia official handbook

West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook for permit study

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

The West Virginia DMV handbook is the primary source for Level 1 knowledge testing, GDL restrictions, fees and road-test preparation.

  • Level 1teen permit
  • $7.50knowledge test attempt
  • Official DMVhandbook

Study the full official handbook

Use the handbook's licensing, traffic-control and safe-driving chapters rather than an unofficial test summary.

Pay special attention to GDL restrictions

Teen Level 1 and Level 2 licenses have time, supervision and passenger rules.

Prepare for the written knowledge test

Level 1 requires written knowledge testing and vision screening.

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    Official sources

    1. West Virginia DMV — Driver's Licensing Handbook
    2. West Virginia DMV — Graduated Driver License Brochure
    3. West Virginia DMV — Driver's License / ID Application
    4. West Virginia DMV — Driver License & ID Brochure
    5. West Virginia DOT — Citizen Driver & Vehicle Services

    Independent study resource. Road to Permit is not affiliated with or endorsed by any DMV, DPS, FLHSMV or other government agency. Official state sources control if information changes.