West Virginia Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test Exam Guide

The knowledge test draws on the WV Drivers Licensing Handbook, and road signs make up their own chapter rather than a standalone exam. That chapter covers single-message shaped signs, square and rectangular signs, diamond and warning signs, construction and maintenance signs, guide signs, railroad crossing signs and signals, and traffic lights, alongside general rules-of-the-road content tested in the same sitting.

• Single-message shaped signs (shape alone signals meaning)
• Diamond-shaped warning signs
• Construction and maintenance zone signs
• Guide signs and railroad crossing signs and signals
• Traffic lights and other traffic control devices

The knowledge test costs $7.50 per attempt, and the Level 1 GDL instruction permit fee is also $7.50. A Class E driver's license runs $5.00 per year once issued. Check the WV DMV fee schedule directly for any fees not covered here, since costs can change.

The WV DMV does not publish an official question count or passing score for the knowledge test, so treat the Drivers Licensing Handbook as the authoritative source for exactly what's covered. The test is administered in person by driver examiners at DMV designated locations, and no cell phones, PDAs, Bluetooth devices, or other electronics are permitted in the exam room besides the applicant taking the test. Applicants must also meet a minimum vision standard of 20/40 in one eye, and a failed knowledge or road skills test carries a one-week wait before retesting.