West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Test

Question 1

Which person appears on West Virginia's list of people who may be refused a CDL?

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A habitual drinker or a person addicted to narcotic drugs — The denial list starts with habitual users of alcohol and people addicted to narcotics. It also covers anyone under suspension, revocation or disqualification and anyone the Commissioner has good reason to think would be a hazard to public safety.

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A person who takes any medicine that a doctor has prescribed

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A person who has ever held a license in another state

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A person who is more than 65 years old

Question 2

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse gives real-time information to several parties. Which of these is NOT one the manual names?

Accepted Answer

Insurance companies — The manual describes the Clearinghouse as a secure online database serving employers, FMCSA, state licensing agencies and state law enforcement. Insurers are not on that list.

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Employers

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State Driver Licensing Agencies

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State law enforcement personnel

Question 3

Many people assume the Implied Consent Law exists to fine or jail anyone with alcohol on the breath. According to West Virginia's manual, whom was the law designed to protect?

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The driver who has not been drinking — The manual says the law was written to protect a sober driver, because the blood alcohol test gives a medically accepted measurement. It also protects the public from intoxicated drivers who refuse testing after arrest.

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The officer who makes the arrest

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The motor carrier that employs the driver

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The driver who refuses to be tested

Question 4

A West Virginia CDL holder is listed as 'Prohibited' because of a Clearinghouse violation, and no other suspensions are in place. According to the manual's special note, what may the driver still do?

Accepted Answer

Legally operate a vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle — The special note says a Clearinghouse violation and the change to prohibited status do not, by themselves, affect the driver's baseline license. With no other suspension, the driver could still legally drive a non-CMV.

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Drive a commercial motor vehicle inside West Virginia only

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Drive a commercial motor vehicle with the employer's written consent

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Nothing, because every driving privilege has been withdrawn

Question 5

Under West Virginia's Implied Consent Law, what happens to a driver who refuses the chemical test?

Accepted Answer

The privilege to drive is suspended from one year up to life — Accepting the privilege of driving in West Virginia counts as consent to the designated test. Refusing a chemical test brings a suspension of no less than a year, and it can run as long as life.

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The privilege to drive is suspended for exactly 90 days

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A fine is imposed, but the privilege to drive is not affected

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The driver is placed out-of-service for 24 hours and nothing more

Question 6

According to West Virginia's drowsy-driving addendum, which of these is the best way to reduce drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

Getting more sleep — The addendum says the best remedy is more sleep, and that a drowsy driver should pull over and nap. Rolling down a window, chewing gum and turning up the radio are listed as things that do not work, and caffeine and other stimulants are called unreliable.

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Rolling down a window

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Turning up the radio

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Chewing gum

Question 7

A West Virginia CDL holder's status was changed to 'Prohibited' because of a drug or alcohol violation listed in the Clearinghouse. Once the driver has been cleared in the Clearinghouse, what comes next?

Accepted Answer

Ask the WV DMV to verify the status so the CDL can return to 'Valid' — After the prohibition is removed from the Clearinghouse, the driver has to get in touch with the WV DMV so the status can be verified and upgraded back to 'Valid,' provided no suspensions are in place.

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Nothing, because the CDL status resets automatically overnight

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Retake the CDL knowledge and skills tests at a regional office

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Apply for a new commercial learner's permit and hold it for 14 days first

Question 8

Under West Virginia's CDL definitions, how strong must beer or a similar fermented beverage be to count as 'alcohol'?

Accepted Answer

One-half of 1% or more alcohol by volume — The definition covers beer, ale, port, stout and similar fermented drinks with at least 0.5% alcohol by volume, and wine counts at the same threshold. Any substance containing any form of alcohol, such as ethanol or methanol, is covered separately.

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Any detectable trace of alcohol

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3.2% or more alcohol by volume

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5% or more alcohol by volume

Question 9

A West Virginia driver under 18 is convicted of DUI. How long does the revocation stay in effect?

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Until age 18 or the statutory period, whichever is longer — The mandatory revocation list says a DUI conviction against someone under 18 stays in effect until the person turns 18 or until the usual statutory revocation runs out, and the longer of the two controls.

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Until age 21, whatever the usual statutory period would be

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For exactly six months from the date of conviction

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For 30 days, followed by a restricted license

Question 10

In West Virginia, a commercial driver refuses a preliminary breath test for alcohol. What does the manual say must happen?

Accepted Answer

The driver goes out-of-service for 24 hours — West Virginia bars driving or having physical control of a CMV with any measurable alcohol in the system. A driver found with measurable alcohol, or who refuses the preliminary breath test, goes out-of-service for 24 hours.

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The driver is disqualified for 60 days

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The driver pays a $2,750 civil penalty

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The driver retakes the CDL general knowledge test

Question 11

West Virginia's drowsy-driving addendum says one age group accounts for a disproportionately large share of fatigue-related crashes. Which group, and what share?

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Drivers ages 16 to 29, at 64% — Anyone can make the mistake of driving without enough rest, but the addendum puts young adults at the highest risk and gives 64% for those ages 16 to 29.

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Drivers ages 30 to 45, at 50%

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Drivers ages 46 to 64, at 36%

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Drivers 65 and older, at 40%

Question 12

West Virginia punishes DUI-related driving while revoked or suspended more severely than other cases. What does a conviction bring?

Accepted Answer

At least 30 days in jail, plus six more months of revocation — The minimum $100 fine is the penalty for an ordinary first conviction of driving while revoked or suspended. When the underlying revocation is DUI-related, the minimum is 30 days in jail and the revocation period grows by six months.

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A fine of at least $100, with no jail time required

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A 24-hour out-of-service order and a written warning

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Three points and an eight-hour defensive driving course to complete

West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Alcohol & Drugs practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Which person appears on West Virginia's list of people who may be refused a CDL?

2. The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse gives real-time information to several parties. Which of these is NOT one the manual names?

3. Many people assume the Implied Consent Law exists to fine or jail anyone with alcohol on the breath. According to West Virginia's manual, whom was the law designed to protect?

4. A West Virginia CDL holder is listed as 'Prohibited' because of a Clearinghouse violation, and no other suspensions are in place. According to the manual's special note, what may the driver still do?

5. Under West Virginia's Implied Consent Law, what happens to a driver who refuses the chemical test?

6. According to West Virginia's drowsy-driving addendum, which of these is the best way to reduce drowsiness?

7. A West Virginia CDL holder's status was changed to 'Prohibited' because of a drug or alcohol violation listed in the Clearinghouse. Once the driver has been cleared in the Clearinghouse, what comes next?

8. Under West Virginia's CDL definitions, how strong must beer or a similar fermented beverage be to count as 'alcohol'?

9. A West Virginia driver under 18 is convicted of DUI. How long does the revocation stay in effect?

10. In West Virginia, a commercial driver refuses a preliminary breath test for alcohol. What does the manual say must happen?

11. West Virginia's drowsy-driving addendum says one age group accounts for a disproportionately large share of fatigue-related crashes. Which group, and what share?

12. West Virginia punishes DUI-related driving while revoked or suspended more severely than other cases. What does a conviction bring?

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