All 41 West Virginia Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In West Virginia, the minimum age for a Level 1 GDL instruction permit is:
Answer: 15
You must be at least 15 for a Level 1 GDL instruction permit.
A West Virginia Level 1 permit requires a vision screening, a knowledge test, and a:
Answer: School Driver Eligibility Certificate
You need a valid School Driver Eligibility Certificate and parental consent.
A West Virginia Level 1 permit holder may drive only with a licensed adult who is over:
Answer: 21
You may only drive with a licensed adult over 21 in the right front seat.
Before a West Virginia Level 2 license, you must log at least:
Answer: 50 hours (10 at night)
You need 50 hours behind the wheel, including at least 10 at night (or approved driver ed).
A West Virginia Level 2 (intermediate) driver may drive unsupervised only between:
Answer: 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Level 2 drivers may drive unsupervised only 5:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
During the first six months of a West Virginia Level 2 license, you may not carry any non-family passengers who are:
Answer: Under age 20
First six months: no non-family passengers under age 20.
After the first six months, a West Virginia Level 2 driver may carry no more than how many additional non-family passengers?
Answer: Two
After six months you may have no more than two additional non-family passengers.
A West Virginia GDL driver may not use a wireless communication device while:
Answer: Operating a motor vehicle
You may not use a wireless device while operating a vehicle on a GDL.
A West Virginia Level 2 driver's first conviction requires enrollment in a:
Answer: Driver improvement program
A first conviction requires enrolling in a driver improvement program.
To be licensed in West Virginia you must pass a:
Answer: Vision screening
A vision screening is required for licensing.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In West Virginia, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on an interstate is:
Answer: 70 mph
The interstate maximum is 70 mph unless posted otherwise.
In West Virginia, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on open county highways is:
Answer: 55 mph
Open county highways are 55 mph unless posted otherwise.
In West Virginia, the speed limit in business or residential areas is:
Answer: 25 mph
Business or residential areas are 25 mph.
In West Virginia, the school-zone speed limit (while children are present) is:
Answer: 15 mph
The school-zone limit is 15 mph while children are present.
In West Virginia, a fully loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph needs how much stopping distance vs a car?
Answer: Three times the distance
A loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph needs three times the stopping distance of a car.
Even at the posted West Virginia limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In West Virginia, a driver over 21 is DUI at a BAC of:
Answer: .08% or higher
A BAC of 0.08% or higher is DUI for drivers over 21.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
In West Virginia, a driver under 21 is in violation at a BAC of:
Answer: .02% or higher
Under-21 drivers are in violation at 0.02% BAC or higher.
In West Virginia, a BAC of more than 0.05% but less than 0.08% is:
Answer: Evidence that your ability to drive is impaired
BAC over 0.05% but under 0.08% is relevant evidence of impairment.
A West Virginia commercial driver is DUI at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
In West Virginia, your license can be revoked for driving under the influence even if your BAC is:
Answer: Less than 0.08% (if impaired)
Your license can be revoked for impaired driving even below 0.08%.
The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol content is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in West Virginia, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Points & Penalties In West Virginia, leaving the scene of a crash adds how many points?
Answer: 6
Leaving the scene adds 6 points.
In West Virginia, speeding 20 mph or more over the limit adds:
Answer: 6 points
Speeding 20+ mph over adds 6 points.
In West Virginia, speeding 15–19 mph over the limit adds:
Answer: 5 points
Speeding 15–19 mph over adds 5 points.
In West Virginia, three or more wireless-communication-device convictions add:
Answer: 3 points
Wireless-device violations add 3 points.
If you are involved in a crash in West Virginia, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
Sharing the Road
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in West Virginia, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
West Virginia's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
A motorcycle in West Virginia is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
In West Virginia, large trucks have big blind spots, so you should:
Answer: Avoid lingering in their blind spots
Avoid lingering in a truck's blind spots — if you can't see the mirrors, they can't see you.
On West Virginia mountain roads in snow or ice, you should:
Answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Reduce speed and leave more room on snow and ice.
Vehicle Equipment In West Virginia, the driver must require all occupants to follow the:
Answer: Safety belt law
You must require all occupants to obey the safety belt law.
If your turn signals fail in West Virginia, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
In West Virginia you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In West Virginia, a school zone includes all school property and any street or highway:
Answer: Abutting the school grounds
A school zone includes school property and streets/highways abutting the school grounds.
Safe Driving If you become drowsy while driving in West Virginia, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in West Virginia gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.