How to Get a Driver's License in West Virginia
West Virginia has a differentiated license program that requires all new drivers under the age of 18 to start driving with a learning license to practice safe driving under supervision before obtaining a full driver's license. There are certain steps you need to complete in order to obtain your original driver's license. Here is a simple guide to getting a driver's license in West Virginia:
Level 1 Study Permit
A Level 1 training permit in West Virginia can only be issued to a driver who is at least 15 years of age and who has passed a written knowledge test.
The training permit requires drivers to be accompanied at all times by a driver who is at least 21 years of age and who holds a valid driver's license. The driver may only drive the vehicle from 5:10 am to 1:50 am and may not have more than two passengers in the vehicle. These two passengers must be next of kin. While driving with a Level 10 Learning Permit, the driver must complete XNUMX hours of supervised driving, ten of which must be at night. The parent or guardian providing care must list these hours on Form DMV-XNUMX-GDL.
Alternatively, if a driver wishes to complete a state-approved driving course, they may waive the required 50 hours of driving practice.
A Level 1 training permit must be obtained within six months before a driver who is at least 16 years of age and who has completed either the required 50 hours of practice or a driving training course (including part of the driving training) may apply for an intermediate level 2 licenses.
How to apply
To apply for a Level 1 training permit, drivers must pass a written exam. When passing the exam, the driver must have the following documents with him:
Completed application signed by parent or guardian
West Virginia School Board Attendance Certificate or School Leaving Certificate.
Proof of identification, such as a valid U.S. passport, government-issued ID, or proof of citizenship.
Proof of a social security number, such as a social security card or a W-2 form.
Two proof of residence in West Virginia, such as a high school transcript or health insurance card.
They must also pass an eye test and pay a $5 permit fee. If the permit is lost at any time, the driver must show ID, Social Security, and West Virginia residency to receive a replacement.
Exam
The West Virginia Level 1 Training Permit Exam covers all state traffic laws, road signs, and other driver safety information in a multiple-choice format. The West Virginia DMV provides a driver's manual that has all the information a student needs to pass the written exam. In addition, there are many online practice exams available that students can take as many times as needed to gain the knowledge and confidence they need to pass the exam.
