West Virginia supervised driving: 50 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a West Virginia parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What West Virginia actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official West Virginia driver handbook.

The West Virginia graduated licensing path

  1. Level 1 Instruction Permit — from age 15

    Restrictions: Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over at least 6 months

  2. Level 2 Intermediate License — from age 16

    Restrictions: No driving 10pm-5am except for work, school or emergencies; passenger limits on unrelated passengers under 20

  3. Level 3 Full License — from age 17

    Restrictions: Unrestricted at 17 with a clean record, or at 18

West Virginia laws your teen will be tested on

West Virginia Seat Belt Law

Everyone in a passenger vehicle must wear a federally approved safety belt, and the driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers are buckled. The only legal exception is for persons 18 years or older riding in the back seat, though a medical exception may sometimes be issued.

West Virginia Speed Limits

Unless otherwise posted or unsafe for conditions, designated limits are 70mph on interstates, 55mph on open county highways, 25mph in business or residential areas, and 15mph in school zones while children are present along the roadway. Always drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions.

West Virginia DUI & Distracted Driving

West Virginia prohibits drivers under the age of 21 from driving with any measurable alcohol; the handbook also states that BAC is illegal at 0.02% or higher for drivers under the age of 21 and 0.08% or higher for drivers over the age of 21. Level 1 and Level 2 GDL drivers may not use a wireless communication device while driving unless contacting a 9-1-1 system.

West Virginia School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

In a school zone, the maximum speed limit is 15 m.p.h. when children are present or when specified; yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and to blind pedestrians using a white or metal cane or a guide dog. Traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights that is receiving or discharging students, except traffic approaching on the other side of an Interstate Highway median, and must wait until the bus moves, the driver signals, or the visual signals stop.

West Virginia Move Over & Emergency Scenes

Yield to an emergency vehicle sounding a siren and flashing warning lights by pulling to the right edge of the road, clear of the intersection, and stopping until it passes. Check for other emergency vehicles before proceeding.

West Virginia Right-of-Way Rules

Yield to traffic already on the roadway when entering from an alley, private road, or driveway, and yield to oncoming traffic when turning left. At an uncontrolled intersection or four‑way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the driver on the right.

West Virginia driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does West Virginia require?
West Virginia requires 50 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night.
Does West Virginia require night driving hours?
Yes — 10 of the supervised hours must be at night. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 10 p.m.–5 a.m. local time. Check West Virginia's own definition of night driving.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in West Virginia?
A West Virginia learner's permit can be issued starting at age 15.
How many questions are on the West Virginia written test?
The West Virginia knowledge exam has 25 questions; you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have West Virginia practice questions?
Yes — 0 practice questions written from the official West Virginia driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track supervised driving?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals progress toward West Virginia's supervised-practice requirement.
Is the West Virginia driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The West Virginia licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Level 1 Instruction Permit stage in West Virginia?
Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; 50 supervised hours (10 at night) over at least 6 months
What restrictions apply during the Level 2 Intermediate License stage in West Virginia?
No driving 10pm-5am except for work, school or emergencies; passenger limits on unrelated passengers under 20
What restrictions apply during the Level 3 Full License stage in West Virginia?
Unrestricted at 17 with a clean record, or at 18

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