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WV / OFFICIAL RESOURCE GUIDE

The West Virginia
driver handbook.

Use the handbook as your source of truth. This page helps you find it, understand what to look for, and turn reading into focused practice.

Open the official handbook
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Your reading path.

  1. 01
    Road signs & signals

    Recognize the message before you reach the sign.

  2. 02
    Right of way

    Work through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.

  3. 03
    Safe driving

    Build space, awareness, and good decisions.

  4. 04
    Parking & stopping

    Know where and how to leave your vehicle safely.

  5. 05
    Rules of the road

    Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings.

STATE CHECKLIST

Before your appointment.

West Virginia’s regular Class E instruction permit is for first-time applicants age 18 or older who have never held a comparable license.

A regular instruction permit holder must have a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front passenger seat.

The regular permit is valid 180 days, and the holder becomes eligible for the road skills test after at least 30 days.

Permit eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment details can change. Confirm those details with West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles before you go.