West Virginia DMV permit practice test
25 questions written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, covering licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real West Virginia DMV test has 25 questions and you need 19 right.
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Question 1How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the West Virginia knowledge test?
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A: 19 of 25. You must answer 19 out of the 25 questions correctly to pass the knowledge test. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Knowledge Examination, page 34.
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Question 2For drivers 21 and older, at what BAC is it illegal to drive in West Virginia?
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C: 0.08% or higher. For drivers over 21 it is against the law to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Definitions: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), page 9.
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Question 3How long a nap can make a big difference if you are drowsy?
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D: As little as 10-20 minutes. Pull over to a safe area and take a short nap; as little as 10-20 minutes of sleep can make a big difference. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: How to Prevent Drowsy Driving, page 33.
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Question 4What does an eight-sided (octagon) sign mean?
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A: Stop completely and give the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic. Octagon signs are reserved for stop signs; stop completely and yield to pedestrians and all cross traffic before moving. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Single Message Shaped Signs: Octagon, page 44.
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Question 5What does a steady circular yellow light mean?
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A: The green is ending and will change to red. A steady yellow means the green light is ending and will change to red. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Traffic Lights, page 49.
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Question 6Who has the right-of-way: a blind person with a white cane or guide dog crossing outside a crosswalk, or a driver?
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A: The blind pedestrian, whether in a crosswalk or not. A blind person with a guide dog or service animal or carrying a white cane has the right-of-way regardless of whether they are in a crosswalk. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Crosswalk Signals, page 50.
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Question 7What is West Virginia's maximum interstate speed unless otherwise posted?
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D: 70 mph. The interstate maximum speed is 70 mph unless otherwise posted. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Speed Limits, page 52.
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Question 8About what share of traffic fatalities are vehicle-pedestrian collisions?
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D: Nearly 20%. Vehicle-pedestrian collisions account for nearly 20% of traffic fatalities. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 60.
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Question 9How far before turning must you signal in West Virginia?
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A: At least 100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before you plan to turn. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Driving Signals, page 53.
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Question 10What following-distance rule does the West Virginia handbook recommend?
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C: Three-to-four second rule. The best way to assure proper following distance is the three-to-four second rule. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Following Distance, page 57.
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Question 11How close to a fire hydrant may you park in West Virginia?
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B: No closer than 15 feet. Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Prohibited Parking (§17C-13-3, W. Va. State Code), page 55.
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Question 12Which lane should slower traffic use on an interstate?
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B: The right-hand lane, except when passing. Slower traffic should drive in the right-hand lane, except when passing. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Driving On Interstates, page 67.
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Question 13When does West Virginia require headlights?
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C: Sunset to sunrise and in fog, smoke, rain, or when you can't see clearly at 500 feet. Turn on headlights from sunset to sunrise, during fog, smoke or rain, or whenever persons and vehicles can't be seen clearly at 500 feet. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Headlights and Their Use, page 61.
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Question 14A tire blows out. What should you do?
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D: Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the accelerator; don't brake until under control. Hold tightly, steer straight ahead and ease up on the accelerator; do not brake until the vehicle is under control, then pull off. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Blowouts, page 80.
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Question 15What happens to questions you don't answer before the time limit on the WV knowledge test?
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A: They count as incorrect. There is a time limit; any questions not answered in the prescribed time are considered incorrect. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Knowledge Examination, page 34.
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Question 16For drivers under 21, at what BAC is it illegal to drive in West Virginia (per the handbook definition)?
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B: 0.02% or higher. The handbook defines the under-21 limit as a BAC of 0.02% or higher; separately, zero tolerance means any measurable alcohol can cost a driver under 21 their license. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Definitions: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), page 9.
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Question 17Which is a sign that you are drowsy while driving?
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D: Difficulty remembering the last few miles driven. Signs include yawning, heavy eyelids, trouble remembering the last few miles, missing signs or exits, unplanned lane changes and hitting rumble strips. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Signs That You are Drowsy While Driving, page 33.
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Question 18At a stop sign with no pavement markings or crosswalks, where must you stop?
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C: Before entering the intersection, where you can see traffic from all directions. If there are no markings or crosswalks, stop before entering the intersection at a place where you can see traffic coming from all directions. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Single Message Shaped Signs: Octagon, page 44.
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Question 19Facing a circular green light and wanting to turn left, what must you do?
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B: Yield to oncoming vehicles. A driver facing a circular green who wishes to turn left must yield to oncoming vehicles. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Traffic Lights, page 49.
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Question 20At a four-way stop or uncontrolled intersection, you and another vehicle arrive at the same time. Who goes first?
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A: The driver on the right. If you reach the intersection at the same time as another vehicle, yield to the driver on the right. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Right-of-Way, page 59.
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Question 21What is the speed limit on open county highways in West Virginia unless posted?
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A: 55 mph. Open county highways are 55 mph unless otherwise posted. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Speed Limits, page 52.
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Question 22A public (transit) bus is stopped to let passengers on and off. What does the WV handbook say?
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B: Traffic does not have to stop, but watch for passengers crossing. Traffic does not have to stop for a public bus, but watch for passengers (especially children) crossing the street and use caution when passing. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Public Buses, page 64.
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Question 23While waiting to turn left, why should you keep your wheels straight?
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A: A bump from behind could push you into oncoming traffic. Don't turn the wheels left while waiting; a bump from behind could push your vehicle into oncoming traffic. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Turning Maneuvers, page 54.
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Question 24What following distance should you keep in darkness or rain?
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D: At least 4 seconds. If it is dark or raining, the distance should be at least four seconds. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Following Distance, page 57.
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Question 25How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?
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C: No closer than 20 feet. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Prohibited Parking (§17C-13-3, W. Va. State Code), page 55.
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