West Virginia DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: One year and up to life

If you refuse to take the breath test, your privilege to operate a motor vehicle will be revoked for a period of one year and up to life.

Correct answer: Revocation of the license until age 18 or the statutory period, whichever is longer

If you are under 18, a DUI offense results in revocation of your license until you reach 18 or for the applicable statutory period, whichever is longer, and until all other requirements are met.

Correct answer: 15 days

A first-offense DUI (alcohol or drugs) with a BAC under 0.15 carries a $100–$500 fine, up to six months in jail, and a minimum 15-day revocation.

Correct answer: Control bleeding

Give first aid in this order: control bleeding, restore breathing, treat for shock, and protect broken bones. Controlling severe bleeding comes first.

Correct answer: Leave a written notice with your name, address, and contact and insurance information

If you strike an unattended vehicle, try to locate the owner. If you cannot, leave a written notice containing your name, address, license plate number, driver’s license number, insurance information, and the circumstances of the crash.

Correct answer: 45 to 50 percent

Statistics show that wearing safety belts reduces the chances of injury or death in collisions by 45 to 50 percent. A belt spreads crash forces over the strongest parts of the body and keeps you from being thrown out of the vehicle.

Correct answer: 2 points

Following too closely carries 2 points on the Point Scale, along with improper turning, improper backing, and improper or no signal.

Correct answer: 50 hours, including at least 10 hours at night

You must have a parent or guardian certify a minimum of 50 hours behind the wheel, including at least 10 hours at night — or complete an approved driver’s education course — before qualifying for a Level 2 GDL intermediate license.

Correct answer: No non-family members under age 20 may ride as passengers

During the first six months at Level 2, no non-family member under age 20 may ride as a passenger. During the second six months, no more than one non-family member under age 20 may ride.

Correct answer: Their instruction permit is revoked for 90 days

Under a Level 1 GDL instruction permit, two convictions result in revocation of the permit for 90 days, after which the driver must re-apply and retest for the Level 1 permit.

Correct answer: A restriction code for corrective lenses

If you require glasses or contact lenses to have a vision level of 20/40 or better, your driver’s license will show a restriction code for corrective lenses, and you must wear them whenever you drive.

Correct answer: Any mailbox served by a carrier who uses a motor vehicle for daily deliveries

Stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited within 20 feet of any mailbox served by a carrier using a motor vehicle for daily deliveries, so the carrier can reach the box.

Correct answer: Stay parallel to the curb, at least five feet out from the parked vehicles

For angle parking, signal, slow down, and remain parallel to the curb at least five feet out from the parked vehicles. Then steer sharply right when your front end is even with the rear of the space.

Correct answer: Not cut in or out of the procession

Allow a funeral procession to pass and do not cut in or out of it. You may pass a procession on an expressway.

Correct answer: Only on interstate highways

Only on interstate highways does traffic coming toward a school bus stopped on the other side of the median not have to stop. On all other roads, traffic in both directions must stop.

Correct answer: A minimum 60-day license suspension and a minimum $500 fine

For a first offense, passing a stopped school bus carries a minimum 60-day license suspension and a minimum $500 fine, or up to six months in jail. Subsequent offenses have increased penalties.

Correct answer: On the left side, facing oncoming traffic

When walking along a road with no sidewalk, a pedestrian should walk on the left side facing oncoming traffic, staying on the shoulder if possible.

Correct answer: East to west

Even-numbered interstates run east to west and odd-numbered interstates run north to south. Three-digit numbers with an even first digit mark beltways or bypasses around cities.

Correct answer: Never stop in it, because another driver may cross it and strike your vehicle

Do not stop in an exit gore. A driver who misses the exit may try to cross the gore and strike your stopped vehicle.

Correct answer: 500 feet of the other vehicle

Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. When following another vehicle, dim your headlights within 200 feet. High beams in a driver’s eyes cause momentary blindness.

Correct answer: 55 mph

Partial hydroplaning begins around 35 mph, and at about 55 mph tires can ride totally on top of the water, losing all contact with the road. Slow down and keep your tires properly inflated to reduce the risk.

Correct answer: When you can see the front headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror

Among the ten steps to passing safely, merge back to the right when you can see the front headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror. Signal the lane change and keep a safe, legal speed.

Correct answer: White on brown

Signs for parks and public recreation areas are white on brown. Motorist-service signs (food, gas, lodging) are white on blue, and general guide signs are white on green.

Correct answer: After a complete stop, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it

At a steady red you must stop. You may then turn right (or turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street) after yielding to all other traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits the turn.

Correct answer: The lane is closed or being used by opposing traffic — do not use it

A red X in a lane-use control signal means the lane is closed or is being used by opposing traffic. Do not drive in a lane marked with a red X.