WV DMV Driver Services 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the vision requirement to qualify for a West Virginia driver's license without corrective lenses?
- 20/20 in each eye
- 20/40 in the better eye (Correct answer)
- 20/50 in the better eye
- 20/70 in both eyes
Correct answer: 20/40 in the better eye
West Virginia requires at least 20/40 vision in the better eye to pass the vision screening without corrective lenses.
Question 2: A West Virginia REAL ID-compliant driver's license is marked with which symbol?
- A green checkmark
- A gold star (Correct answer)
- A blue circle
- An American flag
Correct answer: A gold star
REAL ID-compliant West Virginia licenses display a gold star in the upper right corner of the card.
Question 3: If a West Virginia driver's license expires while the holder is on active military duty, what accommodation is available?
- The license must still be renewed within 30 days of expiration
- The license remains valid for 90 days after discharge (Correct answer)
- The license is automatically renewed for two years
- No accommodation exists; renewal is required
Correct answer: The license remains valid for 90 days after discharge
West Virginia allows active-duty military members whose licenses expire to continue driving for 90 days after returning from duty.
Question 4: What type of test must an applicant pass to obtain a West Virginia commercial driver's license (CDL)?
- Only a vision test
- A written knowledge test and a skills test (Correct answer)
- Only a road skills test
- A background check only
Correct answer: A written knowledge test and a skills test
CDL applicants in West Virginia must pass both a written knowledge exam and a three-part skills test including vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving.
Question 5: Which document is required when surrendering an out-of-state license to obtain a West Virginia driver's license?
- A notarized letter from the prior state
- The out-of-state license itself (Correct answer)
- An official driving record from the prior state
- A birth certificate from the prior state
Correct answer: The out-of-state license itself
You must surrender your valid out-of-state license when applying for a West Virginia license, as WV will only issue one license per driver.
Question 6: How many points on your West Virginia driving record result in a mandatory license suspension?
- 6 points
- 10 points
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 15 points
Correct answer: 12 points
In West Virginia, accumulating 12 or more points within a two-year period results in a mandatory license suspension.
Question 7: What document proves your Social Security number when applying for a WV driver's license if you don't have your Social Security card?
- A utility bill
- A W-2 tax form (Correct answer)
- A birth certificate
- A passport alone
Correct answer: A W-2 tax form
A W-2 or 1099 tax form that shows your full Social Security number is an acceptable alternative to the physical Social Security card.
WV DMV Driver Services 3
What is the vision requirement to qualify for a West Virginia driver's license without corrective lenses?