West Virginia DMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications.

Alcohol, some illegal drugs, some prescription medications, and some over-the-counter medications can cause drowsiness, sedation, or impaired coordination, which may impair your ability to drive. If you are unsure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effect(s). If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or other allergies, or those to calm nerves can make a person drowsy and can affect his or her driving. Other prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is 2 days

According to the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, an adult driver who is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above 0.15% will face the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of $100–$1,000, jail for between two days and six months, and license revocation for at least 45 days. (Note: The WV Code states that the minimum fine is $200.) You are considered legally intoxicated if your BAC is 0.08% or more. [Offenses and Consequences; Chapter III – Driving Under the Influence; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],

Source: WV Code § 17C-5-2

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above may happen.

If you are convicted of owning an uninsured vehicle that is driven on West Virginia's public roads, you will be fined $200–$500, sentenced to jail for between 15 days and one year, or both. Also, if this was a first offense, your vehicle's registration will be revoked and your license will be suspended for 30 days and until you obtain insurance, whichever takes longer. [Compulsory Insurance; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook], [WV Code § 17D-2A-7],

Source: WV Code § 17D-2A-9

Not quite. The answer is your vision is already restricted.

Drinking alcohol and driving at night is especially dangerous because your vision is already restricted since it is dark out and more difficult to see.

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

Not quite. The answer is Drunk driving

According to the National Safety Council, every 33 minutes someone dies in an alcohol-related crash. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from 16 to 24. Statistics indicated that US drivers drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010.

Not quite. The answer is Sleep

Stimulants, exercise, and music can help keep you awake, but the best remedy for drowsiness is sleep. If you're getting 9 hours of sleep and still feel tired, consult a physician.

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

Not quite. The answer is $50,000

In West Virginia, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least $50,000 in coverage for the bodily injuries or deaths of two or more persons in any one accident.

Source: Compulsory Insurance; Chapter II – Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

Not quite. The answer is $3,000

An adult driver who is convicted of DUI will face the following penalties for a second offense: jail for between six months and one year, license revocation for at least 12 months, and (at the court's discretion) a fine of $1,000–$3,000. [Offenses and Consequences; Chapter III – Driving Under the Influence; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],

Source: WV Code § 17C-5-2

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

According to the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, if you are convicted of filing false or fraudulent vehicle insurance information, you will be fined up to $1,000, sentenced to jail for up to one year, or both. (Note: The WV Code states that you will be fined up to $500, sentenced to jail for up to 15 days, or both.) Also, your license will be suspended for 90 days and your vehicle's registration may be revoked. [Compulsory Insurance; Chapter 2- Driver Responsibilities; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],

Source: WV Code § 17A-3-3

Not quite. The answer is if you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.

If you refuse to submit to the required blood and/or urine test(s), your driving privilege may be suspended because of your refusal.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is turning left.

A driver turning left at an intersection must first yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. Here, Car A must yield to Car B, and Car B has the right-of-way.

Source: Right-of-Way, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road, State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

Not quite. The answer is They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above.

Once you drink alcohol, it enters your bloodstream and starts affecting all of your bodily processes, such as coordination, self-control, and reaction time. The only "cure" to alcohol's affect on your brain is to wait until it exits your bloodstream.

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

If you plan to consume alcohol, also plan to use public transportation, a taxi, or a designated driver to get home.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

Sometimes you need to deal with hazards one at a time. If you are about to pass a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass first so that you can leave more room for the bicycle. Then move to the left to give yourself plenty of room to pass the bicycle.

Not quite. The answer is $1,000

According to the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, an adult driver who is convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above 0.15% will face the following penalties for a first offense: a fine of $100–$1,000, jail for between two days and six months, and license revocation for at least 45 days. (Note: The WV Code states that the minimum fine is $200.) You are considered legally intoxicated if your BAC is 0.08% or more. [Offenses and Consequences; Chapter III – Driving Under the Influence; State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook],

Source: WV Code § 17C-5-2