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West Virginia road-test guide

West Virginia Level 2 road-skills test

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

The road-skills step moves an eligible teen from Level 1 to the Level 2 intermediate license.

  • 16minimum Level 2 age
  • 180 daysconviction-free Level 1
  • 3maximum road-test attempts listed

Meet the Level 2 prerequisites first

The teen must be at least 16 and complete the required conviction-free Level 1 period.

Complete practice or qualifying driver education

The parent certification route uses at least 50 behind-the-wheel hours, including 10 at night.

The handbook lists a maximum of three road-skills attempts

Review the current handbook and office process before scheduling the test.

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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

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