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5 West Virginia DMV permit practice questions

Try these West Virginia sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test West Virginia law specifically.

1. 1. In West Virginia, it is against the law for a driver under 21 to drive with a BAC of:

   • A0.10% or higher
   • B0.08% or higher only
   • C0.05% or higher
   • 0.02% or higher

   Answer: 0.02% or higher. The West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook states that for drivers under 21, it is against the law to drive if the BAC is 0.02% or higher, and describes zero tolerance for any measurable alcohol.

   Source: West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook — Blood Alcohol Concentration / Under Age Drinking

2. 2. West Virginia generally requires a child passenger safety device for children under age 8, unless the child is under 8 and at least:

   • A4 feet tall
   • 4 feet 9 inches tall (when a safety belt is sufficient)
   • C5 feet tall
   • D60 pounds only with no height rule

   Answer: 4 feet 9 inches tall (when a safety belt is sufficient). The West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook states every driver transporting a child under age 8 must secure the child in a child passenger safety device meeting federal standards, provided that if a child is under 8 and at least 4’-9” tall, a safety belt shall be sufficient.

   Source: West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook — Child Safety Seats

3. 3. West Virginia drivers under 18 may use a wireless communication device while driving only:

   • AIf a parent is in the car
   • BWith speakerphone
   • For contacting a 9-1-1 system
   • DUnder 25 mph

   Answer: For contacting a 9-1-1 system. The West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook (citing WV State Code §17B-2-3a(F)) states drivers under 18 may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle unless the cell phone is used for contacting a 9-1-1 system.

   Source: West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook — Wireless Devices / GDL

4. 4. During the first six months of a West Virginia Level 2 GDL license, the holder may not operate with:

   • Any non-family members under age 20 as passengers
   • BMore than three family members
   • CA supervising adult
   • DAny passengers at all

   Answer: Any non-family members under age 20 as passengers. The West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook states a Level 2 holder may not operate during the first six months with any non-family members under the age of 20 as a passenger, and may not have more than one non-family member under 20 during the second six months.

   Source: West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook — Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver’s License

5. 5. A West Virginia Level 2 GDL intermediate license holder may drive without a supervising licensed adult 21+ between:

   • AAnytime with no night limit
   • B9 a.m. to 3 p.m. only
   • CMidnight and 6 a.m. only
   • 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (and needs a supervising adult 21+ from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with listed exceptions)

   Answer: 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (and needs a supervising adult 21+ from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with listed exceptions). The West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook states Level 2 holders may drive without a supervising licensed adult 21 or older between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm, and must drive with such a supervisor between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am except for employment, school-sanctioned activity, religious activity, or certain emergencies.

   Source: West Virginia Drivers Licensing Handbook — Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver’s License