西弗吉尼亚州驾照

来美国后,在西弗吉尼亚州拿到你的第一本驾照。

简短回答

西弗吉尼亚州在你持有学习许可证至少 30 天并通过道路技能考试后签发驾照。1E 类驾照每有效一年收费 $5。2驾照的有效期与你在美国获准合法停留的期间一致,最长八年。3如果你知识考试不及格,需要等待七天才能再考。4路考期间,车内只有你、考官,以及你需要时的一名翻译。5

办理流程

  1. 1
    刚搬来你搬到了西弗吉尼亚州,想在这里开车。
  2. 2
    学习许可你拿着学习驾驶许可(learner permit)上路练车。
  3. 3
    笔试你参加笔试。
  4. 4
    路考你坐上驾驶座,参加路考。
  5. 5
    拿到驾照考试通过,驾照就是你的了。

费用

E 类驾照(Class E)2驾照有效期内每年 $5

如果你刚到美国

你的移民身份

作为非公民,你获发标准 E 类驾照,仅在你获准在美国停留的期间内有效,最长八年。3

如果你另一个州的驾照已过期

你需要重新考试。6

你需要的文件

  • 仍在有效期内的文件如果你不是美国公民,你的身份文件必须是带照片、且能通过 USCIS 核实的有效 USCIS 文件。7
    • 有效的美国护照或护照卡可以接受。对于仅标注不用于联邦用途的驾照或身份证,过期 36 个月及以内的带照片证件,或过期不到 2 年的美国护照,也可以接受。8

你的社会安全号码

提供你的号码,以及谁可以看到它

根据联邦法律,车辆管理处(Division)必须收集每位申请人的社会安全号码;该号码保存在你的客户记录中,不会出现在卡面上。9

  • 每个社会安全号码都会直接与社会安全局核对。10

你要参加的考试

视力检查

至少一只眼睛的未矫正视力达到 20/40 或更好即为通过。如果需要眼镜或隐形眼镜才能达到 20/40,你可以通过,但驾照上会加注须戴矫正镜片的限制。低于 20/40 则不通过,你可以申请驾照咨询委员会(Driver License Advisory Board)的表格 2。不能使用双光助视镜片或望远式镜片来达到该标准。11

路考

不需要——如果你持有有效且未过期的外州驾照,你有资格转换它。12

  • 需要。你必须持有学习许可证至少 30 天,才有资格参加道路技能考试。1

笔试的考试次数

重考知识考试需要从不及格那次起等待七天。4

  • 根据西弗吉尼亚州法典第 17B-2-6 条,如果你知识考试或道路技能考试不及格,一周内不能考两次。13

笔试练习题

请学习《西弗吉尼亚州驾照手册》(West Virginia Driver Licensing Handbook);它涵盖该州的机动车法律,帮助你准备驾驶考试。14

  • 申请摩托车学习许可、Class F 附加资格或 Class F 驾照,请学习《西弗吉尼亚州摩托车驾驶手册》(West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual),该手册可在任何 DMV 地区办公室领取,或在 dmv.wv.gov 在线获取。15

持学习许可练车

练车时谁可以陪坐

持学习许可,当一名年满 21 岁的持照司机与你同坐前排时,你就可以驾车。16

路考要带什么

谁陪你去

E 类道路技能考试评分表会记录陪同你的驾驶人的姓名和驾照号码。17

  • 你必须以合法方式到达考试地点。路考进行时,车内只能有你、一名或多名考官,以及一名翻译。18

  • 路考期间,车内只能有你、一名或多名考官,以及一名翻译。5

  • 只有在你通过知识考试的所有其他部分后才会安排路考,并且你必须以合法方式到达考试中心。19

车辆及其保险

红色或蓝色闪光灯,警笛、铃或哨,直排或声音过大的消声器,挡风玻璃或车窗上的标志、海报或贴纸(法律要求或允许的除外),多于一个的探照灯,多于两个的侧罩灯或翼子板灯,多于两个的倒车灯,货物在左侧超出翼子板、或在右侧超出翼子板六英寸,没有安全玻璃,车窗贴膜透光率低于 35%,挡风玻璃破裂或有裂纹,车身有洞,灯罩破损,车门或车窗无法使用20

  • 请为考试车辆带上当前的保险证明、有效的注册卡和有效的年检贴;车辆必须处于安全状态,并符合注册、检验和设备方面的法律。车辆缺陷可能导致考试不通过;考官可以允许你修复小缺陷后继续,但同一考试日不能换另一辆车继续。21

去哪里办理

谁来主持考试

DMV 考官观察你的驾驶,判断你是否具备操作机动车的技能,并记录设备检查和道路技能考试的结果以及任何限制条件。22

  • 西弗吉尼亚州车辆管理处(Division of Motor Vehicles)。23

预约

西弗吉尼亚州的 DMV 在线预约服务位于 https://telegov.egov.com/wvdmv ,让你可以用手机或电脑预约,而不用排队。24

办公地点

你可以在 transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Locations/Pages/default.aspx 查找车管局(DMV)地区办事处。25

其他州

资料来源

上文每一条带编号的事实,都引自发布它的页面,用的是原文的措辞。

  1. 1

    “you must maintain the instruction permit for at least 30 days before you are eligible to take the road skills test”

  2. 2

    “The fee for the issuance of a Class E driver's license is $5 per year for each year the license is valid.”

    code.wvlegislature.gov/17B-2-8

    核查于 2026年7月28日

  3. 3

    “A license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States may only be issued for the time the person is legally authorized to be in the United States, not to exceed eight years.”

    code.wvlegislature.gov/email/17B

    核查于 2026年7月28日

  4. 4

    “Applicants who fail testing due to knowledge must wait seven (7) days before attempting to retake the test.”

  5. 5

    “Only the applicant and the examiner or examiners and an interpreter may occupy the vehicle during the test.”

  6. 6

    “more is required to retest. If your out-of-state driver's license has expired, you are also required to retest.”

  7. 7

    “Acceptable forms of identity documents for persons who are not citizens of the United States are valid USCIS documents with a photo that can be verified with the United State Citizen and Immigration Service.”

  8. 8

    “A valid United States passport or passport card;”

  9. 9

    “The Division requires the social security number of every applicant for a driver’s license or identification card or holder of a driver’s license or identification card as required by the provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996”

  10. 10

    “The DMV checks every social security number with the SSA.”

  11. 11

    “The preliminary examination shall consist of five components. 4.2.a. The Division shall administer a visual acuity test with a standard eye testing chart or mechanical device. 1. An applicant with uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better in at least one eye will pass the visual acuity test. 2. An applicant with visual acuity of 20/40 or better in at least one eye with the use of contact lenses or glasses will pass the visual acuity test with the appropriate restriction placed on his or her driver' s license. 3. An applicant whose visual acuity is less than 20/40 will fail the visual acuity test. An applicant who fails the visual acuity test may request a Driver License Advisory Board Form 2. 4. An applicant who presents a properly completed Driver License Advisory Board Form 2 which indicates that the applicant is within the parameters set forth in West Virginia Legislative Rules, Division of Motor Vehicles, Denial, Suspension, Revocation or Nonrenewal of Driving Privileges, 91 CSR 5 will pass the visual acuity test with the appropriate restrictions placed on his or her driver's license. 5. An applicant may not use special lens arrangements, including but not limited to biopticor telescopic lenses, to satisfy the visual acuity standard.”

  12. 12

    “If you have a valid non-expired out-of-state license, you are eligible to transfer the license.”

  13. 13

    “Applicants who fail either the knowledge or road skills test may not be tested twice within a period of one (1) week, in accordance with §17B-2-6, West Virginia State Code.”

  14. 14

    “This manual is only a partial digest of West Virginia motor vehicle laws. As a prospective driver, you should become familiar with all of the information in this manual. It will enable you to pass the driver examination and help you become a good driver.”

  15. 15

    “you may consult the West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual available at your local DMV Regional Office or on our website at dmv.wv.gov.”

  16. 16

    “The instruction permit allows you to operate a motor vehicle when a licensed driver who is 21 or older occupies the front seat with you.”

  17. 17

    “Accompanying Driver Info. Name: Last First”

  18. 18

    “5.1.a. The applicant arrives at the examination site in a lawful manner;”

  19. 19

    “The road test, or driving examination, will not be given until you have passed all other parts of the knowledge examination. The driver applicant must arrive at the testing center in a lawful manner.”

  20. 20

    “Illegal Equipment • Red and/or blue flashing lights (Only authorized emergency vehicles may have these warning lights) • Sirens, bells, or whistles • Cutout or loud‑sounding muffler • Signs, posters, or stickers on the windshield or vehicle windows, unless required or permitted by law • More than one spotlight • More than two (2) side cowl or fender lights • More than two (2) backup lights, which do not show light when the vehicle is going forward”

  21. 21

    “A valid inspection sticker and proof of insurance on the vehicle is required before the vehicle can be used for the road skills test. Vehicle defects may constitute failure of examination. The examiner may permit you to have a minor defect corrected and continue the examination. However, you will not be permitted to continue the examination in another vehicle on the same test date.”

  22. 22

    “The examiner shall evaluate the applicant's performance and determine whether the applicant possesses the skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle. He or she shall record the results of the equipment check and road skills examination and record any restrictions.”

    apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/readfile.aspx

    核查于 2026年8月14日

  23. 23

    “The road test, or driving examination, will not be given until you have passed all other parts of the knowledge examination.”

  24. 24

    “The DMV Appointments Online service offers the opportunity to make appointments online or from your mobile device or computer, allowing you to avoid the inconvenience of standing in line.”

    telegov.egov.com/wvdmv

    核查于 2026年8月1日

  25. 25

    “Regional Offices”

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