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| Question | Answer |
| Who is exempt from getting a driver's license? | •Any person operating a motor vehicle in the armed services of the United States in the performance of official duties • A nonresident who is at least 16 years old and has a valid license from another state or country (limited to 90 days in a calendar year) • A nonresident who is attending a West Virginia college or university and has a valid license from another state |
| Who can be denied a driver's license? | •Any person who is a habitual user of alcoholic beverages or is addicted to the use of narcotic drugs • Any person whose driver’s license has been suspended or revoked by this state, any other state, or foreign jurisdiction until the expiration of the suspension or revocation period • Any person who the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles has good cause to believe would be hazardous to public safety or welfare when operating a motor vehicle • Any person who is under the age of 18 and not enrolled in, or graduated from, an approved educational institution |
| In 2011 a new law was passed requiring that WV adopts a new federal license standards under the Real Act of 2005 meaning you need to... | All first-time driver’s license applicants will need to bring in documentation to satisfy proof of identity, proof of social security number, proof of legal name change documents (if your name has ever changed), and proof of WV residency to meet the new federal licensing standards. All of the acceptable required documents are outlined in detail on the following pages. All proof documents provided to DMV will be securely scanned and returned to you. |
| There are two type of Driver's Licenses & ID Cards | Not For Federal Use driver’s license or ID card, OR REAL ID/For Federal Use card that CONTAINS A GOLD STAR indicating that the card meets full federal requirements for future use at airports and other designated federal facilities and uses nationwide. |
| NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION” Card Requirements | Not for fed requires for No changes during renewal requires to show current ID/for renewal you need 1 proof of WV residency doc w/ name and address. If change in address you'll need 2 proof of WV Documents w/ name and address if your name was changed you need proof of legal name change documents. If your license has been stolen/destroyed you need proof of identity document if your name was changed you will need proof of that and you'll need 2 proof of WV documents if your address was changed. Anyone that is new to applying, transfers and anyone who has an expired drivers license will be first time applicants. You will need to have proof of identiy proof of social security number, two proof of WV residency with name and physical address, and proof of legal name change documents if your name has changed or is different from your proof identity documentation. |
| FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION” Card Requirements | Not for fed requires for No changes during renewal requires to show current ID/for renewal you need 1 proof of WV residency doc w/ name and address. If change in address you'll need 2 proof of WV Documents w/ name and address if your name was changed you need proof of legal name change documents. If your license has been stolen/destroyed you need proof of identity document if your name was changed you will need proof of that and you'll need 2 proof of WV documents if your address was changed. Anyone that is new to applying, transfers and anyone who has an expired drivers license will be first time applicants. You will need to have proof of identiy proof of social security number, two proof of WV residency with name and physical address, and proof of legal name change documents if your name has changed or is different from your proof identity documentation. |
| Applicants who are applying for a West Virginia driver’s license and are transferring a driver’s license from another state, must also submit their current driver’s license from the previous state or present a current certified driving record from their previous state or jurisdiction, dated ______days or less from the date of the application. New residents who want to drive in WV must apply for a WV driver’s license within _____ days. | 30 Days |
| Driver's License costs an additional $ and is sent to the applicant’s address via USPS in ___ - ___ business days. A temporary Driver’s License is issued at the time the application is accepted at DMV for use during the production and shipping of this card. | $10.00 10 - 15 business days |
| What are acceptable proof of identity documents? | - An original or certified copy of a U.S. issued birth certificate -U.S. Passport or Passport Card -If foreign born, valid, unexpired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document(s) |
| If foreign born what documents are acceptable for identity documentation? | • Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) issued by DHS (or INS) • Employment authorization document (EAD) issued by DHS, Form I-766, or Form I-688B • Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N-550 or Form N-570 • Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561, issued by DHS • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Form FS-240, or DS-1350 or FS-545 • Foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the United States |
| What is acceptable proof of Social Security Number? | -Original Social Security card in your current legal name -Original Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) -1099 form |
| If your legal name ever changed what is acceptable? | -Certified marriage certificate -Original or certified copy of a birth certificate with amended legal name -Court Order with legal name/name change -Certified divorce decree(s) with legal name/name change -If you are age 50 or over |
| What is acceptable WV Residency documentation? | WV utility bills, Tax Records w/ WV Street Address, WV mortgage documents, WV homeowner insurance ,documents for a WV residence, or proof of WV home ownership, WV Homestead Tax exemption, WV Weapons Permit, WV Vehicle registration card, WV Voters Registration Card, WV W-2 Form , Proof of WV public assistance, Residential rental or lease agreement, WV DMV Affidavit of WV residency, WV School Driver Eligibility Certificate (School Enrollment form) if applicant is under 18 College Admissions letter, 911 letter, Pay check stub from any WV employer,Social Security benefits letter, WV Professional License, US Selective Service card, WV Dealer Temporary Registration Card, Letter from employer stating all utility and house arrangements are provided by the emplyer WV hunting license WV Bank statement WV Auto insurance card Letter from US post office that shows a new physical address WV address assigned by post office License plate or driver license renewal form WV from WV homeless shelter, hotel senior citizens, rehab woman shelter,job corp ,including facility address explains residency. |
| Documents with a PO Box is allowed or not allowed? Any recurring document cannot be more than how many days old | Documentation with a P.O Box is NOT allowed. Documentation can't be more than 60 days old. |
| WV W-2 Form may not be more than _____ months old. | 18. |
| A valid School Driver Eligibility Certificate is required for an applicant under the age of ______ to perform any driver’s license transaction. | 18. |
| What is the National Driver Registry:(Problem Point System) (PDPS) | National drivers registry to track violations and suspensions from state to state. If you held a drivers license in another state/jurisdiction and had any moving violations you need to fix any citations and suspensions otherwise you will not be allowed to have a drivers license. |
| As new resident, you must apply for a WV Drivers license within ______ days. | 30 days. |
| For in state of address you have to notify the DMV in how many days? If you don't you may miss the renewal date of your drivers license or even have your driving privileges suspended or revoked, | 20 days |
| Applicants 15 to 17 years old are issued a driver’s license or instruction permit that is vertical and color coded ________ . | Red. |
| Applicants 18 to 20 years old, are issued a vertical driver’s license or instruction permit that is color-coded ______. | Blue. |
| Applicants 21 years old or more will be issued a _________ license with a _________ background. | Horizontal with a landscape background. |
| Applicants that are Immigrants must have: | • Social Security card • Two (2) Proofs of WV residency • One (1) of the following: • An INS Form I-551 Alien Registration Receipt Card • A valid Temporary I-551 stamp in Foreign Passport (with English translation) or on INS Form I-94 • Valid re-entries permit INS Form I-327 |
| Applicants that are non-immigrants must have: | • Social Security card or a letter from the SSA denying the issuance of a Social Security card • Two (2) proofs of WV residency • A valid foreign passport • A form I-94 • A visa issued by the U.S., if the applicant is from a nation whose citizens are required by the U.S. to obtain a visa • All original documents to verify status and length of authorized stay • A form I-20 and written verification of attendance at the school listed on form I-20 if the applicant’s status is F-1 or F-2 • Written verification from an employer, if the applicant’s status is H1-A, H1-B, H-3, or H-4 • A form DS 2019 and written verification of attendance at the school listed on form DS 2019 if the applicant’s status is J-1 or J-2 |
| Applicants that are refugees must have: | • Social Security card or a letter from the SSA denying the issuance of a Social Security card • Two (2) forms of WV residency • A Form I-94 showing grant of refugee status • A Reception and Placement Program Assurance form • Written verification of identity and WV residency presented by an employee of a sponsoring organization approved by the United States Department of State to resettle refugees in WV |
| Refugees without an approved sponsoring organization or a person seeking asylum shall provide the following: | • Two (2) proofs of WV residency • Social Security card or a letter from the SSA denying the issuance of a Social Security card • A form I-94, stamped Refugee/Asylee (person seeking asylum) • A form I-688 B and I-766 Employment Authorization Document |
| Regular Instruction Permit - Ages 18 and Over Allows you to operate a motor vehicle when a licensed driver is ___ or older. The instruction permit will be valid for _____ days. It can be expired _____ time prior to expiration however if expired you must _______. You must maintain the instruction permit for ____ days before you are eligible to take the road skills test. | Other licensed driver 21 or older has to be in the car with you. Permit will be available for 90 days. Can be renewed 1 time prior to expiration. If expired, you must take all tests again. If you never been licensed as a Level 2 GDL you must keep your permit at least 30 days before you can take the roads test. |
| What kind of Class instruction Permit do you get when you are learning how to drive a regular car? | Class E |
| Level 1 GDL Instruction Permit you must be at least _____ years old. | 15 years old. |
| To qualify for a driver’s license in WV you must have at least ____/_____ vision in one (1) eye. | 20/40 |
| What are some Driver License Restrictions? | Artificial Limbs, Corrective Lenses, Automatic Transmission, Mechanical Signals, Hand Controls, Outside Mirrors, Corrective Lenses & Outdoor Mirrors, Motor Driven Cycle, Daylight Driving Only, No Manual Transmission (CDL Only), Trike with F Endorsement, Interlock, Spinner Knob,CDL/Intrastate Only/Under 21, Vehicle w/o brakes (CDL only), Class B or C Bus only (CDL Only) No Passengers (CDL permit P&S Only) Sexual Deviant, No Cargo No Tractor Trailer, Medical Variance, No Full Air Brakes (CDL Only) |
| What is drive for 5? | allows you to remember when your expiration date is. Where your age is divisible by 5, for example (25,30,35,40,45 etc.) |
| In order to do the Drive for 5 you need to have your initial drivers license being issued for a period ranging from ___ years to ____ years depending on your age at the time of renewal. | 3 - 7 years |
| Driver’s licenses expiring on a licensee’s 18th or 21st birthday will have a____ day grace period to allow the bearer to obtain the appropriate color license. | 30 day grace (meaning they have only up to 30 days) |
| All driver’s license renewal fees will be based on the number of years you will have a driver’s license until your age is divisible by five (25, 30, 35, 40, etc.), at a rate of $_____ per year plus .____¢. | $2.50 plus .50¢. |
| The DMV offers young men ages ______ the opportunity to register with the U.S. Selective Service when applying for a driver’s license, instruction permit, or photo ID card by checking a box on the back of the Application for a Drivers’s License or Photo ID card (DMV-DS-23P) | 15-26 |
| If you are a veteran you will need a DD Form _____. A ________ identification card or a current ________ license plate if you don't have their registration card on hand. | DD Form 214. Military |
| You must be at least _____ or older in order to apply for an instruction permit for a Motorcycle Permit. | 16. |
| You must have completed the requirements for a level ___ intermediate drivers license or a class _____ Driver's license before being eligible for a motorcycle instruction permit | Level 2 Class E Driver's License |
| How many questions will be on the motorcycle test & what score will you need to get? | 25 questions 80% or better. |
| How many days will you need to hold your instruction permit before you are eligible to add motorcycle endorsement. | 7 days. |
| In order to have your motorcycle permit you must have have two options to obtain your ____ endorsement, pass a _____________ road skills test or completed the ____ approved basic rider course) | F Motorcycle DOT |
| How much is your motorcycle fee each year the license is issue? | $2.50 for each year |
| How much is a Level 1 (Drivers License Fee) How old must you be? | At least 15 years old. $5.00 |
| How much is a Level 2 (Drivers License Fee) How old must you be? | At least 16 years old. $5.00 |
| How much is a Level 3 (Drivers License Fee) How old must you be? | At least 17 years old. 2.50 per year +.50 for a motor voter fee |
| For instruction Permit, if you're getting a motorcycle how many days is an expiration from issuance? How old do you have to be? How much is the fee? | At least 16 years old. 90 days from issuance. $5.00 |
| For instruction Permit, if you're getting a instruction permit how many days is an expiration from issuance? How old do you have to be? How much is the fee? | 18 years old. 90 days from issuance $5.00 |
| What is the minimum age for a STANDARD CLASSES “E” & “F” DRIVER’S LICENSE? For Duplicate? | You must be 18 years old. Driver's License Class E/F ~ $2.50 per year +.50 cents for a motor voter fee Expired Fee costs $5.00 Duplicate License costs $5.00 |
| An additional $ _______ is required to obtain , renew or obtain a duplicate *FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION* driver's license or identification card. | $10.00 |
| While being in your vehicle you must have these documents with you in them. | driver’s license Valid proof of insurance (certificate of insurance) as well as your current registration card. |
| If your school notifies the DMV that you are not attending or have excessive unexcused absences, the DMV is required to suspend/revoke your driver’s license until age ____ or until you present a reinstatement authorization form from your school and pay the reinstatement fee. You should contact your school or local school board if you have any questions concerning this law. | 18 years old |
| If you are concerned about an immediate family member who can no longer safely operate a motor vehicle, you may write a detailed explanation to the DMV at the address listed below. You should provide us with 4 things: | Persons Name Address Date of Birth Driver License # |
| Crashes result in injury/death or property damage in excess of $______ must be reported within ______ days to the local police department. Otherwise your motor vehicle registration and driving priveldge will be suspended. | $500 5 days to report. |
| Based on WV Law all motorists driving on the state’s public roads must carry motor vehicle liability insurance. The minimum amount of coverage, as provided by law is: $__________ for 1 death/injury $__________ for 2 death/injury $_________ for property damage. | $25,000 for 1 death/injury. $50,000 for 2 death injury. $ 25,000 for property damage. |
| The use of communication wireless device . Statistics show that a driver's concentration drops by ____ - _____ percent when using a wireless communication device. | 20-33% |
| Fines & Points assessed against a driver's record based on number of offenses based on the use of communication wireless device are as follows: First Offense = _____ fine, and _____ points Second Offense = _____ fine, and _____ points Third Offense = _____ fine, and _____ points | First Offense = $100 fine, and 0 points Second Offense = $200 fine, and 0 points Third Offense = $300 fine, and 3 points |
| If you are under the age of 21, you are allowed to use Wireless Communication Device ONLY unless you are what? | Calling 911. |
| What happens if you fail to pay/fail to appear or fail to comply with any type of ticket, court order or decision even if it's not a traffic ticket??? | The DMV will suspend your drivers license until you have proof of compliance with the court action and all penalty fees are paid. Even if you fail to maintain any child support payment obligations. |
| If you use false information when you apply for any type of driver's license you will get a _____ day suspension. | 90 day suspension. |
| The DMV must revoke a drivers license when it receives a notice of final conviction of what? | • Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle • Two (2) or more moving violation convictions as a graduated driver • Providing false information to the DMV • Leaving the scene of a crash that results in death or personal injury • Three (3) convictions of reckless driving in 24 months • Racing on streets or highways (drag racing) • Driving while your driver’s license is suspended or revoked • Failure to satisfy a civil judgment against you as a result of your involvement in an automobile crash • Conviction in this state or in any other state for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs • Failure to pay for gasoline upon second conviction • Any felony committed using a motor vehicle |
| Driving while your driver’s license is suspended or revoked is a serious matter and may cause a ______revocation. The penalty for driving while your driver’s license is revoked on a DUI is a mandatory minimum jail sentence of ____________The law also requires that your driving privilege be revoked for _____________ | 90-day revocation 30 days to 6 months in jail your driving privilege will be revoked for 6 months. |
| Studies show that in recent years about ______% of the fatal crashes in West Virginia involved drivers who had been driving under the influence of alcohol. | 28% |
| What are points to remember while driving under the influence with alcohol. (What does it do to you?) | • Alcohol reduces alertness, interferes with judgment, and impairs vision. • Alcohol affects a person differently at different times. Physical and emotional conditions, other drugs, or even the amount of food in the stomach can cause alcohol to have a varied effect. • Physical exercise, black coffee, fresh air, cold showers, and other “home remedies” do not effectively help someone sober up. Time is the only sobering influence. • The amount of alcohol in a one-ounce shot of 100-proof whiskey, six‑ounce glass of wine, or a 12-ounce can of beer is the same. • Our judgment is affected when we drink; thus decisions made under the influence of alcohol reflect impeded judgment. |
| Legal age in WV for drinking is _____. | 21. |
| In West Virginia, a BAC of more than_____ percent and less than _______ percent is relevant evidence to presume that a person is driving while his or her ability to drive is impaired. | 0.05- 0.08% |
| What are signs that you are drowsy while driving? | • Falling asleep at stop lights; • Yawning; rubbing eyes; watery eyes; heavy eyelids; • Difficulty remembering the last few miles driven; • Missing road signs or exits; • Unplanned lane changes; • Head nodding or dropping; • Driving off the road or hitting the rumble strips. |
| What are signs that another driver may be drowsy? | Signs That Another Driver May Be Drowsy • Head nodding or dropping, if driver is visible; • Drifting out of the travel lane, crossing edge lines or center lines, hitting the rumble strips; • Near miss crashes, especially rear end; • Erratic driving behavior - speeding up/slowing down, weaving or drifting in lane; • Rear-ending another vehicle or hitting another vehicle head-on; • Hitting a stationary object. |
| If you are drowsy pull over for at least ______ - ______ minutes. | 10-20 minutes. |
| You must answer ______ out of ______ questions in order to pass the written knowledge examination test. | 19 out of 25. |
| Name illegal equipment that you shouldn't have while you are driving. | • Red and/or blue flashing lights (Only authorized emergency vehicles may have these warning lights) • Sirens, bells, or whistles • Cutout or loud‑sounding muffler • Signs, posters, or stickers on the windshield or vehicle windows, unless required or permitted by law • More than one spotlight • More than two (2) side cowl or fender lights • More than two (2) backup lights, which do not show light when the vehicle is going forward • Any load on the passenger vehicle extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side or six (6) inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side • Any motor vehicle not equipped with safety glass • Windows tinted to less than 35 percent light transmission • A broken/cracked windshield • Holes in the body of the vehicle • Broken lenses on the vehicle • Any doors and windows that are not operational |
| For your drivers test you must demonstrate proper use of what? | Headlight High/Low Beams Windshield Wipers Hazard Lights Defroster/Heater Parking/Emergency Brake Horn Turn/Directional Signals Tilt (Steering) Seat Belt |
| Additional Test Vehicle Requirements are? | Valid License Plate & Registration Card Proof of Valid Insurance Valid Vehicle State Inspection Sticker Vehicle Must be Legally Equipped. |
| These features must be fully functional | Back up lights brake lights turn/directional signals foot brake parking/emergency bake exhaust system hazard lights headlights horn safety glass/windshield/windows (drivers side must be operational) tires tail lights registration/license plate light windshield wipers |
| Applicants who fail the knowledge or road skills test may not be tested ______ within a period of _____ week | 2 times during a period of 1 week in accordance. |
| Basic Control Skills During Driving Test require these exercises | • Left Side Parallel Park • Right Side Parallel Park • Forward Two-Point Turnabout • Reverse Two- Point Turnabout • Three-Point Turnabout |
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