Leo, 16, has held a Level 1 permit for 7 months and has logged 50 practice hours, 10 of them at night. He was convicted of speeding 2 months ago. When can he qualify for a Level 2 license?

Correct answer: After 180 conviction-free days counted from the date of his conviction.

Why

To get a Level 2 license, a Level 1 holder must be at least 16, pass the road skills test, complete 50 practice hours (10 at night) or an approved driver education course, and have 180 conviction-free days immediately before the application. Each conviction restarts the 180-day count from the date of the conviction, and a citation for phone use does the same. A second conviction at Level 1 brings revocation of the permit.

Verified against West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook · Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver's License · p. 20, 21