In West Virginia, which drivers must have auto liability insurance?

Only drivers under the age of 21

Only drivers under the age of 18

Only drivers of vehicles worth more than $20,000

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

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West Virginia DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

11 laws & requirements questions for the West Virginia DMV Permit Test, out of 11 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real West Virginia test has 25 questions and you need 19 correct (76%) to pass.

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Official source: webapps.transportation.wv.gov
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1Question 1 of 11
If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 6
West Virginia law defines reckless driving as driving "in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property." If you are convicted of reckless driving, six points will be added to your driving record. For a first offense, you will also be fined $25–$500, sentenced to jail for between 5 and 90 days, or both. [Point Scale; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],
Source: WV Code § 17C-5-3
2Question 2 of 11
For how long will points for a violation remain on your driving record?
Not quite. The answer is 2 years
Points for a given violation will remain on your driving record for two years after the date of conviction. However, the violation itself will remain on your driving record for five years after the date of conviction.
Source: Point System; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook
3Question 3 of 11
An adult driver who is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) under 0.15% will be sentenced to up to _______ in jail for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is 6 months
An adult driver who is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) under 0.15% will face the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of $100–$500, jail for up to six months, and license revocation for at least 15 days.
Source: Offenses and Consequences; Chapter III – Driving Under the Influence; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook
4Question 4 of 11
If you are convicted of littering the road from your motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 3
If you are convicted of littering the road from your motor vehicle, three points will be added to your driving record. There are also criminal penalties even for small amounts of litter. You will be fined $100–$2,500 or sentenced to perform 8–100 hours of community service, which will consist of cleaning up litter from roads or other public areas. For amounts of litter exceeding 27 cubic feet in size or 100 pounds in weight, the penalties will be even harsher. [Point Scale; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook], [WV Code § 17C-14-14],
Source: WV Code § 22-15A-4
5Question 5 of 11
If an adult driver is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) under 0.15%, his or her license will be revoked for at least _______ for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is 15 days
An adult driver who is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) under 0.15% will face the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of $100–$500, jail for up to six months, and license revocation for at least 15 days.
Source: Offenses and Consequences; Chapter III – Driving Under the Influence; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook
6Question 6 of 11
If you are convicted of DUI and a passenger under 16 years of age was in your vehicle at the time of the offense, your license will be revoked for at least
Not quite. The answer is 60 days.
According to the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, if you are convicted of DUI and an unemancipated person under 16 years of age was a passenger in your vehicle at the time of the offense, you will face the following penalties: a fine of $200–$1,000, jail for between 24 hours and twelve months, and license revocation for at least 60 days. (Note: The WV Code states that the minimum jail sentence is two days.) [Offenses and Consequences; Chapter III – Driving Under the Influence; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],
Source: WV Code § 17C-5-2
7Question 7 of 11
In West Virginia, which drivers must have auto liability insurance?
Not quite. The answer is All drivers
According to the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, West Virginia law mandates that all motorists driving on the state’s public roads must have adequate financial security in the event of a traffic accident. The most common way to meet this requirement is to be covered by a vehicle liability insurance policy. (Note: The WV Code states that every owner or registrant of a motor vehicle must have such adequate financial security.) [Compulsory Insurance; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],
Source: WV Code § 17D-2A-3
8Question 8 of 11
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
9Question 9 of 11
If you complete an approved Defensive Driving Course (DDC), ____ points will be removed from your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 3
If you complete an approved Defensive Driving Course (DDC), three points will be removed from your driving record. [Point System; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],
Source: "Point System," West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles; https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Point-System.aspx
10Question 10 of 11
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
11Question 11 of 11
If you accumulate at least ____ points on your driving record, you will receive a warning letter urging you to drive more carefully.
Not quite. The answer is 6
When you have six (6) points or more on your record, the DMV will send you a letter of caution, urging you to be careful while driving and obedient of traffic laws. When you accumulate 12 points on your record, your driver’s license is subject to suspension.
Source: Point System, Driver Responsibilities, CHAPTER II, The State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

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The DMV Permit Test has 25 questions.

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You need 19 out of 25 correct (76%).

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You can take it from age 15. At least 25 questions, 19 correct to pass. The test is timed, and questions not answered in time count as incorrect (limit not published).

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If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

For how long will points for a violation remain on your driving record?

An adult driver who is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) under 0.15% will be sentenced to up to _______ in jail for a first offense.

If you are convicted of littering the road from your motor vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If an adult driver is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) under 0.15%, his or her license will be revoked for at least _______ for a first offense.

If you are convicted of DUI and a passenger under 16 years of age was in your vehicle at the time of the offense, your license will be revoked for at least

In West Virginia, which drivers must have auto liability insurance?

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you complete an approved Defensive Driving Course (DDC), ____ points will be removed from your driving record.

Which of the following statements is true?

If you accumulate at least ____ points on your driving record, you will receive a warning letter urging you to drive more carefully.

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