West Virginia permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 11 questions.
What is the minimum age to apply for a Level 1 instruction permit in West Virginia?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
What is the minimum age to apply for a Level 1 instruction permit in West Virginia?
- A 14
- B 16
- C 15 and a half
- D 15
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D. 15
You must be at least 15 and under 18 to get a Level 1 GDL instruction permit. The permit is the first of three GDL levels and lets you practice with a supervising adult.
A Level 1 permit holder wants to practice driving. Who must be in the front seat?
- A A licensed driver who is 21 or older
- B Any licensed driver 18 or older
- C Any adult passenger, licensed or not
- D A licensed driver 25 or older
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A. A licensed driver who is 21 or older
Level 1 permit holders may drive only with a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat. The experienced adult can coach you and take over if something goes wrong.
During which hours may a Level 1 permit holder drive in West Virginia?
- A 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- B 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- C 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- D Any hour with a supervisor
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C. 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
A Level 1 permit holder may drive only between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and always with a supervising adult. Late-night hours carry the highest crash risk for new drivers.
With a supervising adult in the car, how many other non-family passengers may a Level 1 permit holder carry?
- A None
- B Two
- C One
- D Three
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B. Two
A Level 1 permit holder may carry two non-family passengers in addition to the supervising adult. Limiting passengers cuts down on distraction while you are learning.