West Virginia driver handbook

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   LICENSING HANDBOOK LICENSING HANDBOOK STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Revised 07/2022

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   Motor vehicle, excluding a tractor, with a seat for the use of the rider, and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground. Motor-Driven Cycle: Motorcycles, including every motor scooter with a motor that does not exceed 250 cubic centimeters, excluding mopeds Motor Vehicle: A vehicle that is self-propelled but not operated upon rails Operator: A person

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   name change document(s) if your name has changed or is diferent than the provided proof of Identity document. • Applicants who have never held a driver’s license or ID card, who are transferring a driver’s license from out-of-state, or who have a West Virginia driver’s license that has been expired for more than six (6) months, are considered frst-time applicants. • Applicants who are

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   11 A Level 2 GDL intermediate driver’s license holder may not operate a motor vehicle during their first six months with any non-family members under the age of 20 as a passenger and may not operate a motor vehicle with more than one (1) non-family member under the age of 20 as a passenger during the second six (6) months.

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   be reported to the county sherif or the nearest WV State Police ofce (see WV Code §17C-4-6). If your vehicle was not covered by the required West Virginia liability insurance on the date of the crash, your motor vehicle registration and driving privilege will be suspended. Compulsory Insurance West Virginia law mandates that all motorists driving on the state’s public roads must carry West

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   property damage in excess of $1,000 must be reported by the quickest means possible (oral or written) within fve (5) days to the local police department if it occurs within a municipality; otherwise, it must be reported to the county sherif or the nearest WV State Police ofce (see WV Code §17C-4-6). If your vehicle was not covered by the required West Virginia liability

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   Crashes Crashes resulting in injury to, or death of, any person or property damage in excess of $1,000 must be reported by the quickest means possible (oral or written) within fve (5) days to the local police department if it occurs within a municipality; otherwise, it must be reported to the county sherif or the nearest WV State Police ofce (see WV Code §17C-4-6).

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   - 6:00 pm and Saturday from 8 am - 12 pm, and the Martinsburg regional ofce is also open on Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please check the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov or call 1-800-642-9066 for testing times or further information. 22 16 15 5 3 17 4 10 13 2 14 7 6 20 18 8 25 9 21 11 19

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   infuence. Under West Virginia law, your driver’s license can be revoked if your BAC is less than 0.08 percent. When a person has more than one (1) drink per hour, the BAC level builds up in his or her body. For example, the BAC level actually continues to increase after the last drink at 11:30 p.m. and several hours later, at 4 a.m., the

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    to be driving under the infuence. Under West Virginia law, your driver’s license can be revoked if your BAC is less than 0.08 percent. When a person has more than one (1) drink per hour, the BAC level builds up in his or her body. For example, the BAC level actually continues to increase after the last drink at 11:30 p.m. and several hours

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    21 CHAPTER III DRIVING IMPAIRED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE Alcohol mixed with driving is one of the greatest factors in highway crashes. Studies show that in recent years about 28% of the fatal crashes in West Virginia involved drivers who had been driving under the infuence of alcohol.

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    During the examination concentrate on your driving, not on your errors, and keep in mind, if the examiner marks your score sheet it doesn’t necessarily mean you made an error. On behalf of the State of West Virginia, the DMV asks every driver who has obtained a West Virginia driver’s license to drive either as well as or better than you did while taking the examination.

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    license complete a short DUI awareness course given upon passing the road skills test. The course must be completed by all out-of-state drivers coming into West Virginia, even if they have been previously licensed in West Virginia. Upon completing the short course, the individual will receive a card or a stamp on his or her application showing completion. Vehicle Check The testing vehicle must

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    25 DUI Awareness Cards The DMV requires that all frst-time applicants for a driver’s license or motorcycle-only West Virginia driver’s license complete a short DUI awareness course given upon passing the road skills test. The course must be completed by all out-of-state drivers coming into West Virginia, even if they have been previously licensed in West Virginia.

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    2 GDL (Intermediate Driver’s License) ........................................................................................ 10 Levels 1 and 2 GDL Violations ................................................................................................................ 11 Level 3 GDL

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    highway tunnel • Within 20 feet of any mailbox served by a carrier using a motor vehicle for daily deliveries • Upon any controlled-access highway • Any place on any highway where the safety and convenience of the traveling public is endangered • Any place where ofcial signs prohibit parking. A curb in a no-parking zone may be painted in yellow Angle Parking (§17C-13-4,

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    efective communication, or a modifcation of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the WV DMV should contact the DMV no later than 48 hours before the scheduled arrival to DMV. The ADA does not require that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or

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    70 CHAPTER IX EMERGENCY SITUATIONS What to Check Before Driving Brakes - Push the pedal down. It should not go more than halfway to the foor. The pedal should feel like it is hitting something hard. If it feels spongy, air bubbles may be in the brake line.