WEST VIRGINIA DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years
Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months (you must also be 16 years old before applying for an intermediate driver’s license)
Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years old for an intermediate driver's license
Road Test Yes
Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving 50 hours (including 10 at night) with a qualified supervising driver (i.e.-- a licensed driver who’s at least 21 years old and has been approved by your parents to supervise your driving)
Unsupervised Driving Rules Intermediate driver’s license holders may drive unsupervised between 5am and 10pm. After these hours, a qualified supervising driver must be seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle unless driving to/from work, a school-sponsored activity, or a religious activity
Passenger Rules Intermediate license holders may not carry any non-family passengers who are under the age of 20 for the first six (6) months after being licensed. During the second six (6) month period, you may carry one (1) non-family passengers who are younger than 20 years of age.
Drivers Education Driver education is required for license applicants age 18 and younger in West Virginia
Other Learner's permit and intermediate license holders are prohibited from using cell phones or a text-messaging devices while driving a motor vehicle. This is a primary offense meaning a police officer can stop you solely for using a mobile communication device while you are driving.
HOW TO GET YOUR WEST VIRGINIA DRIVER LICENSE STEP-BY-STEP:
1
Obtain driver education certificate
2
Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
3
Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
4
Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
5
Practice driving with your learner permit
6
Take driving exam
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