Driver's License Info

Question 1

Who is exempt from having a license to drive?

Answer 1

1) Anyone operating a MV in the armed services of the US in the performance of official duties
2) 16+ nonresident with a valid license from another state/country — limited to 90d in calendar year
3) Nonresident attending WV college w/ valid license from another state

Question 2

What is the REAL ID Act of 2005?

Answer 2

Program to improve security of licenses/ID card

Question 3

How can you tell an ID is certified REAL compliant?

Answer 3

Gold star on the face of the card

Question 4

Where can REAL compliant cards be used?

Answer 4

Airports and federal facilities

Question 5

Who’s considered a first time applicant?

Answer 5

1) Applicants who’ve never had a license or ID
2) Applicants transferring a license from another state
3) Applicants with a WV license exp. over 6 mos.

Question 6

How long do new residents have to apply for a WV license?

Answer 6

30d

Question 7

What does PDPS stand for?

Answer 7

Problem driver point system

Question 8

What is the PDPS?

Answer 8

National registry for tracking violations and suspensions from state to state

Question 9

What position and color is a license or permit for applicants 15-17?

Answer 9

Vertical and red

Question 10

What position and color is a license or permit for applicants 18-20?

Answer 10

Vertical and blue

Question 11

What position and color is a license or permit for applicants 21+?

Answer 11

Horizontal with landscape

Question 12

How long is a permit good for?

Answer 12

90d with one renewal allowed before expiration

Question 13

What is the required vision for a WV license?

Answer 13

Min. 20/40 in one eye

Question 14

What is the Drive for Five program?

Answer 14

Licenses will expire in year in which your age is divisible by 5
-License is good for 5 yrs, or 3/7 depending on age at time of renewal

Question 15

What are some additional designations on an ID card?

Answer 15

Deaf/hearing impaired
Diabetic
Organ donor
US veteran

Question 16

What is needed to add a deaf or hearing impaired designation to an ID card?

Answer 16

Audiologist and/or physician certification on backside of form

Question 17

What happens if you do not have your license or permit at the time of your arrest?

Answer 17

Misdemeanor unless you can produce it in court/in office of arresting officer

Question 18

What do you need to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit?

Answer 18

• Under 16: instruction permit
• Under 18: level 2 Intermed. license OR Class E license
• 25 question exam w/ 80%+
• Proof of identity/WV residency

Question 19

What kind of endorsement is a motorocycle endorsement?

Answer 19

F

Question 20

After receiving your motorcycle instruction permit, what 2 options do you have to obtain your F endorsement?

Answer 20

1) Pass a motorcycle road skills test given by the DMV

2) Complete the DOT approved Basic Rider Course provides by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Question 21

What two courses does the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offer?

Answer 21

1) Basic Rider Course

2) Experienced Rider Course

Question 22

What documents do you need to keep in your car?

Answer 22

License
Insurance
Registration