Continue your preparation with this second free test, which emphasizes common driving situations and traffic signals. The exam presents 30 questions selected from a pool of 50, and you must score at least 23 to pass. Use this practice session to identify areas where you need more study before the real DMV exam.
Points System in West Virginia
West Virginia enforces a point system to identify and penalize problem drivers. Points are assessed for various traffic violations and remain on a driving record for two years. If a driver accumulates six points, the DMV will send a caution letter urging safer driving habits. Accumulating 12 points results in the suspension of the driver’s license. Serious offenses carry heavy penalties; for example, fleeing an officer results in 8 points.
Speeding in a school zone is a 6-point offense, while reckless driving also carries 6 points. Drivers may have three points deducted from their record by completing an approved defensive driving course. This point reduction option is available to motorists once every 12 months.