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What is a deceleration lane?
What is a deceleration lane?
A traffic lane adjacent to regular traffic lanes that permits vehicles leaving the highway to reduce speed without obstructing through traffic.
What is an intersection?
What is an intersection?
An area common to two or more highways that meet at or near right angles, whether or not one highway crosses another.
What is the purpose of a moped?
What is the purpose of a moped?
Motorcycle or motor-driven-type cycle that is equipped with two or three wheels, foot pedals to permit peddling, and an independent power source providing a maximum of two horsepower. The maximum engine displacement is 50 cc (cubic centimeters) and the maximum speed is 30 mph.
What does DUI stand for?
What does DUI stand for?
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What is the definition of a school bus?
What is the definition of a school bus?
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What is the definition of a wireless communications device?
What is the definition of a wireless communications device?
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What does the Implied Consent Law state?
What does the Implied Consent Law state?
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A driver must yield to both pedestrians and cross traffic before moving again at a stop sign.
A driver must yield to both pedestrians and cross traffic before moving again at a stop sign.
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What is the legal drinking age in West Virginia?
What is the legal drinking age in West Virginia?
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Physical exercise, black coffee, or fresh air can help someone sober up from alcohol.
Physical exercise, black coffee, or fresh air can help someone sober up from alcohol.
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What is the recommended following distance for a vehicle traveling on an interstate highway?
What is the recommended following distance for a vehicle traveling on an interstate highway?
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The minimum revocation period for a DUI offense in West Virginia is 30 days.
The minimum revocation period for a DUI offense in West Virginia is 30 days.
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The DMV will revoke a driver's license if they provide false information while applying for a license.
The DMV will revoke a driver's license if they provide false information while applying for a license.
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What is the penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) with child endangerment?
What is the penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) with child endangerment?
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What is the minimum speed limit on an Interstate highway in West Virginia?
What is the minimum speed limit on an Interstate highway in West Virginia?
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When approaching a school bus that has its red lights flashing, you are required to stop for the bus, regardless of whether the bus is on the roadway or not.
When approaching a school bus that has its red lights flashing, you are required to stop for the bus, regardless of whether the bus is on the roadway or not.
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What kind of signs are used to warn drivers of potential danger ahead, such as curves, crossroads, or changes in traffic lanes?
What kind of signs are used to warn drivers of potential danger ahead, such as curves, crossroads, or changes in traffic lanes?
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It is legal to turn your vehicle around near a curve.
It is legal to turn your vehicle around near a curve.
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What is the legal distance for a vehicle to be parked from a fire hydrant?
What is the legal distance for a vehicle to be parked from a fire hydrant?
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What is the legal distance for a vehicle to be parked from a crosswalk?
What is the legal distance for a vehicle to be parked from a crosswalk?
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While parallel parking, a vehicle should be positioned at least five feet out from the other parked vehicles.
While parallel parking, a vehicle should be positioned at least five feet out from the other parked vehicles.
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According to the textbook, you should always turn your wheels to the curb side of the highway when parking uphill with a curb.
According to the textbook, you should always turn your wheels to the curb side of the highway when parking uphill with a curb.
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What is the recommended following distance for a vehicle traveling at 55 mph on wet pavement in a severe rainstorm?
What is the recommended following distance for a vehicle traveling at 55 mph on wet pavement in a severe rainstorm?
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When entering a highway from an alley, private road, or driveway, you are obligated to yield to traffic already present on the highway.
When entering a highway from an alley, private road, or driveway, you are obligated to yield to traffic already present on the highway.
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When making a left turn, what traffic are you required to yield to?
When making a left turn, what traffic are you required to yield to?
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When driving in fog or dense smoke, you should use your high-beam headlights.
When driving in fog or dense smoke, you should use your high-beam headlights.
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What is the minimum time interval recommended for keeping your vehicle doors locked and windows up?
What is the minimum time interval recommended for keeping your vehicle doors locked and windows up?
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Hitchhikers can be considered a safety concern and should be avoided.
Hitchhikers can be considered a safety concern and should be avoided.
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When driving in areas with construction or maintenance zones, you should wait until the last minute to change lanes.
When driving in areas with construction or maintenance zones, you should wait until the last minute to change lanes.
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When driving in fog or dense smoke conditions, it's recommended to pull off to the side of the road and stop.
When driving in fog or dense smoke conditions, it's recommended to pull off to the side of the road and stop.
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What is the recommended time interval for checking brakes before driving?
What is the recommended time interval for checking brakes before driving?
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What is the recommended time interval for checking your vehicle's exterior lights?
What is the recommended time interval for checking your vehicle's exterior lights?
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When your gas pedal sticks, the recommended action is to pump the brake pedal quickly.
When your gas pedal sticks, the recommended action is to pump the brake pedal quickly.
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What is the minimum time interval for checking a vehicle's windshield wipers and wiper fluid?
What is the minimum time interval for checking a vehicle's windshield wipers and wiper fluid?
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The purpose of a 'Good Samaritan Law' is to protect those who provide emergency care from criminal prosecution if their actions result in harm.
The purpose of a 'Good Samaritan Law' is to protect those who provide emergency care from criminal prosecution if their actions result in harm.
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When exiting an interstate, it is recommended to slow down gradually before reaching the exit ramp.
When exiting an interstate, it is recommended to slow down gradually before reaching the exit ramp.
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The shoulders of an interstate are designated for changing drivers, reading a map, or other activities.
The shoulders of an interstate are designated for changing drivers, reading a map, or other activities.
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It is acceptable to drive at speeds lower than 55 mph on an interstate highway.
It is acceptable to drive at speeds lower than 55 mph on an interstate highway.
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If you are involved in a crash, it's best to stay at the scene until law enforcement arrives.
If you are involved in a crash, it's best to stay at the scene until law enforcement arrives.
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The WV Courtesy Patrol is a program designed to help former welfare recipients.
The WV Courtesy Patrol is a program designed to help former welfare recipients.
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If you see a vehicle approaching you in your lane, the safest action is to swerve into the opposite lane to avoid a collision.
If you see a vehicle approaching you in your lane, the safest action is to swerve into the opposite lane to avoid a collision.
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If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, it is best to get out of the vehicle and proceed to a safe location.
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, it is best to get out of the vehicle and proceed to a safe location.
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When jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery, the first step is to connect the positive post of the dead battery to the positive post of the live battery.
When jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery, the first step is to connect the positive post of the dead battery to the positive post of the live battery.
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It is recommended to use a mixture of sand and water to extinguish a fire in a vehicle.
It is recommended to use a mixture of sand and water to extinguish a fire in a vehicle.
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Study Notes
West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook
- This handbook provides information on West Virginia driving laws and regulations.
- The latest revision was October 2022.
Definitions
- Acceleration Lane: An extra lane on highways to increase speed before merging.
- Antique Vehicle: A motor vehicle over 25 years old, used for club activities, not general transportation.
- Authorized Emergency Vehicles: Fire, police, ambulances, and others.
- Blind Spots: Areas of a vehicle where visibility is reduced.
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Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): The amount of alcohol in a driver's bloodstream.
- For drivers over 21, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
- For drivers under 21, even 0.02% is illegal.
- Bus: A motor vehicle designed to carry more than 7 passengers, primarily for compensation.
- Commercial Driver: A person operating a commercial motor vehicle on public roads.
- Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV): A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or designed to carry 16 or more passengers.
- Deceleration Lane: A lane on highways designed for reduced speed and exiting.
- Divided Highway: A highway with separate roadways running in opposite directions, separated by a barrier.
- Driver: A person who operates a motor vehicle.
- Driver's License: A permit/license to operate a vehicle.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Operating a vehicle while influenced by drugs or alcohol.
- Farm Tractor: A vehicle primarily used in agricultural settings.
- Following Distance: The spacing between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
- Graduated Driver's License (GDL): A program for drivers 15-18 that establishes increasingly complex rules for operating vehicles. This progresses through stages to enhance driving skills and confidence.
- Highway: The entire width that is maintained and open for public vehicle travel.
- Implement of Husbandry: Vehicles used for agriculture.
- Implied Consent Law: West Virginians agree to chemical testing if suspected of DUI.
- Interchange: System of connecting different roadways, often on different levels.
- Intersection: The area where two or more highways meet.
- Low-Speed Vehicle: A four-wheeled vehicle manufactured explicitly as a low-speed vehicle.
- Moped: A motorcycle or motor-driven type cycle with specific characteristics.
- Motorcycle: A vehicle with a seat for the rider designed to use two or three wheels.
- Motor-Driven Cycle: Includes motor scooters and motorcycles, excluding mopeds.
- Motor Vehicle: Any self-propelled vehicle intended for travel on roads
- Operator: A person who operates or is in physical control of a motor vehicle.
- Pedestrian: A person traveling on foot.
- Revocation: When a driver's license is terminated permanently, it cannot be renewed.
- Right-of-Way: The privilege of the immediate use of the road.
- Roadway: The portion of a highway designed for vehicular travel.
- School Bus: A public transportation vehicle used for school children.
- Suspension: When a driver's license is temporarily withdrawn.
- Wireless Communications Device: A handheld device used to access wireless telephone or messaging services.
Chapter I: Driver's License Information
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Who is exempt from needing a West Virginia license?
- Armed services personnel performing official duties.
- Non-residents with valid out-of-state licenses (limited to 90 days).
- Non-residents attending West Virginia schools with current licenses from another state.
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When can a license be denied?
- Habitual alcohol or drug users.
- License suspension or revocation by any jurisdiction.
- Persons deemed hazardous to public safety for operating a motor vehicle.
- Minors not enrolled or graduated from an approved educational institution.
Licensing Requirements
- West Virginia adopted federal licensing standards in 2011 (REAL ID Act of 2005).
- Applicants must provide proof of identity, Social Security number, and residency.
- Options for "federal identification use" cards are available at DMV locations.
Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence
- Alcohol affects decision-making, judgment, and vision.
- Designated Drivers are an important method of avoiding DUI violations.
Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road
- Basic Speed Law: Obey speed limits and adjust to driving conditions.
- Designated speed limits: Interstates (70 mph unless posted otherwise), Open County Highways (55 mph unless posted otherwise), Business/Residential Areas (25 mph).
Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates
- Route Numbering: Interstate Highways use distinctive red, white, and blue shields and are numbered in a specific pattern.
Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving
- Bad Driving Habits: Laziness, impatience, inattention, arrogance, and aggressiveness.
- Impatience: May lead to speeding, tailgating, and improper lane changes.
- Laziness: Distraction while driving, failing to signal before actions, not checking traffic before taking action.
- Inattention: Driving while distracted, not being fully cognizant of the road or other drivers.
- Arrogance and Aggressiveness: Putting oneself above traffic rules and not yielding to other drivers on the road
Chapter IX: Emergency Situations
- What to check before driving: Ensure brakes, lights, fluids, and tires are functional.
- Emergency procedures for various scenarios: Examples including brake failure, overheating engine, stuck gas pedal, wheels off the road, and fire in vehicle.
Additional Information
- Safety DOs: Respect trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians/riders. Allow extra space.
- Safety DON'Ts: Never linger in truck no-zones, don't slam on breaks, avoid sudden turns
- Sharing the Road: Animals, Children at play, Public transport, and joggers.
- Good Samaritan Law: A legal safeguard for good faith emergency care at an accident site.
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Test your knowledge of the West Virginia driving laws and regulations based on the latest handbook. This quiz covers definitions and important details about driver safety, vehicle classifications, and legal limits. Ideal for both new and experienced drivers looking to refresh their knowledge.
