West Virginia Driving Schools

West Virginia requires a clean record with no accidents or citations during the full 6-month permit holding period. Any violation resets the clock and delays your advancement to the next stage.

You must be at least 15 years old to get a learner's permit in West Virginia. The permit must be held for 6 months with no violations before advancing.

Yes. West Virginia requires driver's education for teens under 18. Courses must be completed in person at an approved school or through the public school system.

West Virginia teen intermediate license holders cannot drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Exceptions apply for work and emergencies.

No non-family passengers are allowed during the first 6 months of the intermediate license. After 6 months, 1 passenger under 20 is permitted. Permit holders may not have more than 2 total passengers.

West Virginia requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night. A licensed adult aged 21 or older must be present at all times.

West Virginia GDL restrictions last until age 18. Teens must hold the intermediate license with a clean record and complete all required supervised hours.

Yes. A 16-year-old with a West Virginia intermediate license can drive alone during allowed hours, subject to the 10 p.m. curfew and the no-non-family-passenger rule for the first 6 months.

Yes. West Virginia bans cell phone use for all drivers under 18 on a permit or intermediate license. Violations can result in fines and license suspension.

A West Virginia driver's license costs $35 and is valid for 5 years. The learner's permit costs $5.