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West Virginia teen permit

West Virginia Level 1 permit for teens

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

West Virginia uses three GDL levels to expand teen driving privileges gradually.

  • 15Level 1 minimum age
  • 5am–10pmLevel 1 driving time
  • 50 / 10practice hours / night for Level 2

Level 1: supervised only

A licensed driver age 21+ must be in the front seat, and the teen may drive only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Level 1 limits non-family passengers

The GDL brochure allows no more than two additional non-family passengers besides the supervising adult.

Level 2 requires experience and a clean period

The applicant needs at least 180 consecutive conviction-free days at Level 1 and either 50 certified hours including 10 at night or qualifying driver education, plus the road-skills requirement.

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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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