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1.A West Virginia CDL holder convicted of a traffic offense (other than parking) in another state must notify the WV DMV within how many days?
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Correct answer: D. 30 days West Virginia: any WV CDL holder convicted of a traffic offense (other than parking) in another state must notify the WV DMV within 30 days of the conviction.
2.Under West Virginia's definitions, a 'farmer' for the CDL farm exemption must be at least 18 with how much licensed driving experience?
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Correct answer: D. Two years West Virginia: a farmer (or designated farm vehicle driver) must be at least 18 years of age with two years of licensed driving experience.
3.What must West Virginia farmers do to be exempted from CDL requirements?
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Correct answer: A. Apply to the DMV for a certificate of exemption (form DMV-CDL-8) West Virginia: farmers who wish to be exempted from CDL requirements must apply to the DMV for a certificate of exemption (Application for Farm Vehicle/Driver Exemption, DMV-CDL-8).
4.In West Virginia, within what period after honorable discharge may military personnel apply for a CDL and request a skills test waiver?
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Correct answer: D. Six months West Virginia: military personnel may, within six (6) months of their honorable discharge, apply for a CDL and request a waiver of the skills test portion.
5.In West Virginia, when are firefighters and rescue vehicle operators exempt from the CDL?
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Correct answer: A. Only while their authorized emergency vehicle permit is in force West Virginia: firefighters and rescue vehicle operators authorized to hold an emergency vehicle permit for red signal lights are only exempt while that permit is in force.
6.What age and experience does West Virginia require for a CDL or CLP?
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Correct answer: A. At least 18 with at least one year of licensed driving West Virginia: you must be at least 18 years old and have at least one (1) year of licensed driving experience to qualify for a CDL or a CLP.
7.In West Virginia, a person cited for driving a CMV without a CDL is not guilty if they show what by their court date?
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Correct answer: B. Proof they held a valid CDL on the citation date West Virginia: any person who provides proof to the issuing agency, by the court or fine date, that they held a valid CDL on the date of the citation shall not be guilty of this offense.
8.Under West Virginia's example, if you will be 34 in the year your license expires, what license term are you issued?
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Correct answer: C. Six years, expiring at 40 West Virginia: if you are or will be 34 in the year your license expires, you will be issued a six (6) year license that will expire when you are 40.
9.Which West Virginia office is the SDLA where a WV resident submits medical certification documents?
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Correct answer: C. The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles West Virginia manual: if you're a West Virginia resident, your SDLA is the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.
10.In West Virginia, operators of which equipment are exempt from the CDL?
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Correct answer: C. Equipment not intended for public roads, like backhoes and motor graders West Virginia: operators of equipment not intended for use on a public road by design, appearance and function — motor scrapers, backhoes, motor graders, compactors, excavators, tractors, trenchers, bulldozers — are exempt.
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