West Virginia Permit Practice Test

1. In West Virginia, what is the youngest age for a Level 1 instruction permit?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old (correct answer)
3. 16 years old
4. 17 years old

Answer: B. In West Virginia you can get a Level 1 instruction permit at 15.

West Virginia handbook, page 9.

2. In West Virginia, what blood alcohol level is allowed for a Level 1 permit holder?

1. Below 0.02
2. Below 0.05
3. Below 0.08
4. None at all (correct answer)

Answer: D. In West Virginia a Level 1 permit holder must drive with no measurable alcohol in the blood at all.

West Virginia handbook, page 10.

3. In West Virginia, which stopped vehicle with flashing lights is covered by the move over law?

1. Only police cars
2. Only fire trucks
3. Only ambulances
4. All of these: police cars, ambulances and tow trucks (correct answer)

Answer: D. In West Virginia the move over law covers every stopped vehicle with flashing or hazard lights, including police cars, ambulances and tow trucks, so you move over if it is safe or slow down.

4. In West Virginia, who must sign the permit application of someone under 18?

1. A school principal
2. Any adult friend
3. A parent or legal guardian (correct answer)
4. Nobody, the teen signs alone

Answer: C. In West Virginia a parent or legal guardian must sign the application of an applicant under 18 before testing.

West Virginia handbook, page 9.

5. In West Virginia, how old must the licensed driver supervising a Level 1 permit holder be?

1. 16 or older
2. 18 or older
3. 25 or older
4. 21 or older (correct answer)

Answer: D. In West Virginia a Level 1 permit holder must be supervised by a licensed driver who is 21 or older, or by a driving instructor.

West Virginia handbook, page 9.