West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook Quiz

West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

• Contact Information:

  • West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV): PO Box 17010, 5707 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25317
  • General Information: (304) 926-3499 / (800) 642-9066
  • Hearing-Impaired: (800) 742-6991
  • Website: dmv.wv.gov

• DMV Locations: The handbook provides a list of regional DMV office locations across West Virginia.

• Driver's License & Services:

  • Many services are available at DMV Regional Offices.
  • Hours of operation vary by location.
  • Saturday hours are available at certain locations.
    • Hours vary from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM or 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or other times.

• Licensing Requirements:

  • West Virginia residents need a driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Applicants must provide proof of identity, social security number, and residency.
  • Special documents may be required for immigrants, non-immigrants, refugees and renewals.
  • Documents for legal name changes may need to be provided.
  • There are two types of licenses: one for federal and one for state-issued.

• Licensing Issues:

  • DMV manages vehicle titles, license plates, and driver's licenses.

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses:

  • Penalties include fines and imprisonment.
  • The severity of penalties depends on the circumstances of the offense.

• Driver Responsibilities:

  • The handbook covers various driver responsibilities, traffic laws, and rules of the road.
  • It covers traffic control devices such as signs, signals, and markings.
  • The handbook goes through and covers important traffic laws and rules of the road.
  • Covers traffic violations, and procedures for addressing them, including DUI awareness, penalties, and related information and situations.
  • Defensive driving habits needed when reacting to others.

• Examinations:

  • Procedures and requirements for driver's license examinations are detailed.
  • Includes information on vision testing, knowledge tests, and driving tests.

• Definitions:

  • The handbook provides definitions of many relevant terms.

• Additional Information

  • The handbook explains procedures for duplicate licenses, renewing licenses, expired driver's licenses.
  • Includes information about driver's licenses for specific situations like those of out-of-state residents and those under 18 (graduated driving licenses.)
  • Explains driver responsibilities in various situations including crashes, compulsory insurance, and traffic violations.

Chapter II (Driver Responsibilities )

• School Attendance: The DMV has procedures if a minor's school reports excessive absences.
• Unsafe Driver: Procedures to report concerned family members to DMV for re-evaluation.
• Re-examination: The DMV may require re-examination of a driver if there are concerns about competence.
• Driver Violations: The handbook describes penalties for failing to appear in court regarding tickets and other violations.

Chapter III (Driving Under the Influence)

• Underage Drinking & Driving: A Zero tolerance policy for underage drinkers in West Virginia.
• Designated Driver: The importance of designated drivers for safety.

Chapter IV (Examination Procedures and Requirements)

• Examination Procedures: Information on specific tests related to the examination.
• Requirements: Information on visual acuity, knowledge of traffic laws, and driving proficiency.

Test your knowledge on the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook. This quiz covers important information about DMV services, licensing requirements, and regional office details. Make sure you're well-informed about the rules and services provided by the DMV in West Virginia.