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West Virginia DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about West Virginia's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In West Virginia, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.04%
    2. 0.05%
    3. 0.08%
    4. 0.10%

    Answer: C. West Virginia: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, DefinitionsFor drivers over the age of 21, it is against the law to drive if the BAC is 0.08% or higher.

  2. In West Virginia, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. West Virginia: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, DefinitionsFor drivers under the age of 21, it is against the law to drive if the BAC is 0.02% or higher

  3. In West Virginia, if you refuse the breath test for alcohol, your driving privilege is revoked for at least:

    1. 9 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months

    Answer: B. West Virginia: refusing the test means revocation for one year (12 months) and up to life.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Implied Consent and the Chemical TestIf you refuse to take the Breathalyzer, your privilege to operate a motor vehicle will be revoked for a period of one (1) year and up to life.

  4. In West Virginia, Level 1 and Level 2 GDL drivers may not drive with:

    1. A BAC of .08% or more
    2. A BAC of .05% or more
    3. A BAC of .04% or more
    4. Any measurable alcohol in their system

    Answer: D. GDL Level 1 and 2 drivers may not drive with any measurable alcohol.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Graduated Driver Licensingany measurable alcohol in their system.

  5. In West Virginia, a driver under 21 caught with any measurable alcohol (first offense) faces a minimum license revocation of:

    1. 15 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 60 days
    4. 6 months

    Answer: B. Zero tolerance, first offense: $25-$100 fine and a 30-day minimum revocation.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Penalties for Driving Under the InfluenceZERO Tolerance - Under 21 with ANY Measurable Alcohol $25 - $100 30 Days

Crashes and emergencies

  1. In West Virginia, a required crash report must be filed within:

    1. 3 days
    2. 5 days
    3. 7 days
    4. 10 days

    Answer: B. West Virginia: file the crash report within 5 days.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Crashesreported by the quickest means possible (oral or written) within five (5) days

  2. In West Virginia, a crash must be reported to police if property damage is more than:

    1. $750
    2. $1,000
    3. $1,500
    4. $2,000

    Answer: B. West Virginia: crashes with injury, death, or property damage over $1,000 must be reported to the police (local police, county sheriff or State Police).

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, CrashesCrashes resulting in injury to, or death of, any person or property damage in excess of $1,000 must be reported

License rules

  1. In West Virginia, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 10 days
    2. 15 days
    3. 20 days
    4. 30 days

    Answer: C. West Virginia: report an address change within 20 days.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Licensingwithin 20 days of the change.

  2. In West Virginia, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. 11 p.m.
    4. Midnight

    Answer: B. West Virginia: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 10 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Graduated Driver Licensingbetween the hours of 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.

  3. How many questions are on the West Virginia written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 20 questions, 14 correct
    2. 25 questions, 19 correct
    3. 25 questions, 20 correct
    4. 25 questions, 22 correct

    Answer: B. West Virginia: 25 questions; you need 19 correct to pass.

    Source: https://webapps.transportation.wv.gov/TWS/DMV/Drivers_Licensing_Handbook.pdf

  4. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in West Virginia (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $25/$50/$20 (thousand)
    2. $25/$50/$25 (thousand)
    3. $30/$60/$25 (thousand)
    4. $50/$100/$25 (thousand)

    Answer: B. West Virginia: minimum liability limits are $25/$50/$25 (thousand).

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Compulsory Insurance$25,000 for one (1) death or injury | $50,000 for two (2) deaths or injuries | $25,000 for property damage

  5. In West Virginia, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. West Virginia: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver's Licensethe minimum of 10 hours at night

  6. In West Virginia, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14½ years old
    2. 15 years old
    3. 15½ years old
    4. 16 years old

    Answer: B. West Virginia: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Graduated Driver Licensing

  7. In West Virginia, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 3 years
    2. 4 years
    3. 5 years
    4. 6 years

    Answer: C. West Virginia: a standard license is usually valid for 5 years.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Licensingyour license is valid for five (5) years.

  8. In West Virginia, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: B. West Virginia: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver's Licensea minimum of 50 hours behind the wheel, including

  9. In West Virginia, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. West Virginia: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Level 1 GDL Instruction PermitYou may only drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old in the right front passenger seat.

  10. In West Virginia, during the first six months with a Level 2 intermediate license, you may carry:

    1. No non-family passengers under 20
    2. Up to 3 friends
    3. Any passengers
    4. One passenger under 16

    Answer: A. First six months: no non-family passengers under 20; after that, only one.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Graduated Driver Licensing

  11. In West Virginia, to move from a Level 2 license to a Level 3 license you must complete how long of conviction-free driving?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 3 years

    Answer: C. Conviction-free periods: Level 1 permit — 6 months; Level 2 license — 12 months.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Graduated Driver Licensing(Level 1 GDL instruction permit - 6 months; Level 2 GDL intermediate driver's license - 12 months)

  12. In West Virginia, how long must you hold a Level 1 instruction permit conviction-free before moving to Level 2?

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 180 consecutive days
    4. 1 year

    Answer: C. 180 consecutive days without convictions, plus the 50-hour driving log.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Level 1 GDL Instruction Permitmaintain the Level 1 GDL instruction permit for 180 consecutive days, conviction-free

  13. In West Virginia, the Level 2 application requires a driving log of how many hours?

    1. 20
    2. 50
    3. 100
    4. 10

    Answer: B. A 50-hour driving log is required with the application.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Level 2 GDL Intermediate Licensethe 50 hour driving log

  14. Under West Virginia's Drive for Five program, a license is valid for:

    1. 1 year
    2. 2 years
    3. 10 years
    4. 5 years

    Answer: D. Drive for Five: the license is valid for five years.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Drive for FiveUnder this program, your license is valid for five (5) years.

  15. In West Virginia, to get a license you must have at least what vision in one eye?

    1. 20/40
    2. 20/20
    3. 20/100
    4. 20/200

    Answer: A. At least 20/40 vision in one eye.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Vision

  16. New residents of West Virginia who want to drive must apply for a WV license within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 1 year

    Answer: C. New residents must apply within 30 days.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Driver Restrictions and ResponsibilitiesNew residents who want to drive in WV must apply for a WV driver's license within 30 days.

  17. In West Virginia, drivers under 18 may use a wireless device while driving only to:

    1. Use GPS
    2. Contact a 9-1-1 system
    3. Talk hands-free
    4. Text at red lights

    Answer: B. Under-18 drivers may not use wireless devices, except to contact 9-1-1.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Driver Restrictions and Responsibilitiesunless the cell phone is used for contacting a 9-1-1 system

  18. On the West Virginia knowledge test, how many of the 25 questions must you answer correctly to pass?

    1. 15
    2. 17
    3. 19
    4. 21

    Answer: C. You must answer 19 of the 25 questions correctly.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Knowledge ExaminationYou must answer 19 out of the 25 questions correctly to pass the test.

  19. In West Virginia, how many points can be deducted from your record by completing an approved 8-hour defensive driving class?

    1. 3
    2. 2
    3. 5
    4. 6

    Answer: A. An approved 8-hour defensive driving class can remove 3 points (once every 12 months).

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Point SystemYou may have three (3) points deducted from your record by completing an approved eight (8) hour defensive driving class.

  20. In West Virginia, how long do points remain on your driving record?

    1. 1 year from the conviction date
    2. 2 years from the conviction date
    3. 3 years from the conviction date
    4. 5 years from the conviction date

    Answer: B. Points remain on your record for two years from the conviction date.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Point SystemPoints remain on your driving record for two (2) years from the conviction date.

  21. In West Virginia, two convictions while holding a Level 1 GDL instruction permit result in revocation for:

    1. 90 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 6 months
    4. 1 year

    Answer: A. Two convictions on a Level 1 permit mean a 90-day revocation; then you must re-apply and retest.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Levels 1 and 2 GDL Violations and Convictionstwo (2) convictions will result in the revocation of your GDL for 90 days.

  22. In West Virginia, what is the minimum age to be eligible for a Level 3 GDL license?

    1. 15
    2. 16
    3. 17
    4. 18

    Answer: C. Level 3 requires 12 months of conviction-free Level 2 driving and being at least 17.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Level 3 License GDLbe at least 17 years old, and have successfully completed all requirements.

  23. In West Virginia, how many points on your record make your license subject to suspension?

    1. 6
    2. 8
    3. 10
    4. 12

    Answer: D. At 6 points the DMV sends a letter of caution; at 12 points the license is subject to suspension.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Point SystemWhen you accumulate 12 points on your record, your driver's license is subject to suspension.

Parking

  1. In West Virginia, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. West Virginia: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Prohibited ParkingWithin 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

  2. In West Virginia, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 12 inches
    2. 18 inches
    3. 24 inches
    4. 36 inches

    Answer: B. West Virginia: park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Parallel ParkingDo not park more than 18" from the curb.

  3. In West Virginia, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. West Virginia: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Prohibited ParkingWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant

  4. In West Virginia, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 30 feet
    2. 40 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 75 feet

    Answer: C. West Virginia: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Prohibited ParkingWithin 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing

  5. In West Virginia, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 25 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 40 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. West Virginia: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Prohibited ParkingWithin 30 feet of any stop sign or traffic control signal

Rules of the road

  1. In West Virginia, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 5 seconds

    Answer: C. West Virginia: keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Following DistanceThe best way to assure proper following distance is to use the three-to-four second rule.

  2. In West Virginia, you must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles within:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. West Virginia: headlights are required when visibility is less than 500 feet.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Headlights and Their Useat any other time when persons and vehicles cannot be seen clearly at a distance of 500 feet.

  3. In West Virginia, you must use low beams when you are following another vehicle within:

    1. 150 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 300 feet
    4. 350 feet

    Answer: B. West Virginia: use low beams within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Headlights and Their UseDim your headlights within 200 feet of the vehicle in front of you.

  4. In West Virginia, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. West Virginia: switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Headlights and Their UseDim your headlights within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.

  5. In West Virginia, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 75 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 150 feet

    Answer: C. West Virginia: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, PassingWithin 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or underpass.

  6. In West Virginia, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. West Virginia: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, The Use of Communication Devices While Operating a Motor Vehicleis prohibited unless the use is accomplished by hands-free equipment.

  7. In West Virginia, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?

    1. 17 years old
    2. 17½ years old
    3. 18 years old
    4. 19 years old

    Answer: C. West Virginia: drivers under 18 may not use any wireless device while driving, except to contact 9-1-1.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Graduated Driver Licensing

  8. In West Virginia, you must signal at least how far before you turn?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 75 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 150 feet

    Answer: C. West Virginia: signal at least 100 feet before you turn.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Driving SignalsSignal at least 100 feet before you plan to turn.

  9. In West Virginia, a child under 8 may use a regular safety belt instead of a child safety device if the child is at least:

    1. 4 feet tall
    2. 4 feet 3 inches tall
    3. 5 feet tall
    4. 4 feet 9 inches tall

    Answer: D. Children under 8 must ride in a child passenger safety device unless they are at least 4'9" tall.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Safety Equipmentif a child is under the age of 8 years and at least 4'-9" tall, a safety belt shall be sufficient

Sharing the road

  1. In West Virginia, what is the minimum license suspension for a first offense of passing a stopped school bus?

    1. 10 days
    2. 15 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: D. First offense: at least a 60-day suspension and a minimum $500 fine (or up to 6 months in jail).

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, School Bus RulesThe penalty for passing a stopped school bus is a minimum of 60 days driver's license suspension and a minimum fine of $500

  2. In West Virginia, a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the other side of the median. On which roads do oncoming drivers NOT have to stop?

    1. On any four-lane road
    2. Only on Interstate Highways
    3. On any road with a center turn lane
    4. On any road outside city limits

    Answer: B. Only on Interstate Highways may oncoming traffic beyond the median continue; on other roads traffic in both directions must stop.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, School Bus RulesOnly on Interstate Highways does traffic coming toward a school bus stopped on the other side of the median not have to stop.

Speed

  1. In West Virginia, the school-zone speed limit applies within how many feet of a school when children are present?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 125 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. West Virginia: the school-zone limit applies within 125 feet of a school.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Speed Limitsany street or highway abutting the school grounds and extending 125 feet along the street or highway from the school grounds.

  2. In West Virginia, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on highways outside cities is:

    1. 45 mph
    2. 50 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 60 mph

    Answer: C. West Virginia: 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Speed LimitsOpen County Highway - 55mph - unless otherwise posted

  3. In West Virginia, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: B. West Virginia: the interstate maximum is 70 mph unless otherwise posted.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Speed LimitsInterstate - Maximum Speed 70mph unless otherwise posted

  4. In West Virginia, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 20 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: B. West Virginia: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Speed LimitsBusiness or Residential Areas - 25mph

  5. In West Virginia, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: B. West Virginia: 15 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Speed LimitsSchool Zone (while children are present along the roadway) - 15mph

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