To become a legally licensed driver in the state, all residents must successfully pass the state’s written exam. To begin studying for the exam we recommend starting with the official West Virginia driver handbook .

Preparing With the WV Drivers Handbook

You want to be able to get behind the wheel as soon as you can — without the delay and costs of repeating your written driver’s test. We can help.  While the West Virginia drivers handbook is a great resource to help you become familiar with the knowledge needed to prepare for the written exam, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. To be truly prepared you need to test your level of knowledge through the use of practice tests. Our West Virginia practice permit tests give you a real insight into what you can expect on test day. Each test is designed to provide you with questions that are closely related to the test questions on the official test.  So take the time to become familiar with the handbook , take a practice test, and schedule an appointment to take the official written test. A little bit of preparation now and you’ll be on the road in no time.

Topics Covered in the Handbook

Packed with valuable information on the rules of the road to traffic signs, the West Virginia Drivers Handbook is an essential resource in preparing for the state’s written exam. The handbook is published by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and covers the following topics. • Driver’s license information – documentation, restrictions, fees, Drive for Five • Driver responsibilities – accidents, point system, license revocation • DUI – under age drinking and driving, designated driver, penalties • Examination requirements – vision, knowledge exam, equipment test, automatic failures • Traffic control devices – signs, traffic lights, crosswalk signals, pavement markings • Traffic laws – speed limits, parking, sharing the road, right-of-way, cellular phones • Interstates – numbering and navigation, entering and exiting, speeds, construction zones • Defensive driving – bad habits, weather conditions, traffic conditions, safety equipment • Emergency situations – preparedness, blowouts, brakes, engine, vehicle fires