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West Virginia DMV permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, covering safe and defensive driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, right of way, speed limits 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1According to the WV handbook, bad driving habits come from what?

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    C: Laziness, impatience, inattention, arrogance and aggressiveness. Bad driving habits result from laziness, impatience, inattention, arrogance and aggressiveness. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Bad Driving Habits, page 71.

  2. Question 2What does a right-side-up triangle with a red reflective border and fluorescent orange center identify?

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    D: A slow-moving vehicle or a vehicle that made an emergency stop. This emblem identifies a slow-moving vehicle or a vehicle that has made an emergency stop. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Triangle (right side up), page 44.

  3. Question 3When traffic signals are out of order and placed in flashing operation, how should you treat them?

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    A: The same as intersection flashers. Signals placed in flashing operation are the same as intersection flashers (flashing red = stop; flashing yellow = caution). West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Intersection Flashers, page 50.

  4. Question 4When do pedestrians have the right-of-way?

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    B: In a crosswalk, when crossing a sidewalk across a driveway, or when blind with a cane or guide dog. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk, crossing a sidewalk across an alley or driveway, and when blind with a cane or guide dog. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, page 60.

  5. Question 5If you must drive slower than the designated speed on a two-lane road, what should you do?

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    B: Pull off at the first safe turnout to let faster traffic pass. Pull off at the first safe turnout to let faster traffic pass when overtaking traffic has no clear lane. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Driving Slowly, page 53.

  6. Question 6When may you proceed after stopping for a school bus?

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    D: When the bus resumes motion, the driver signals you, or the lights stop. You may not proceed until the bus resumes motion, the bus driver signals you, or the visual signals are no longer actuated. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: School Bus Rules, page 60.

  7. Question 7On the road test, after a turn on a multi-lane road, which lane should you end up in?

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    D: The right-most lane when safe. After turning, accelerate, signal, head check and move into the right-most lane when safe. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: How You Will Be Tested: Turns, page 39.

  8. Question 8Within how many feet of an intersection is passing prohibited?

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    A: 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Passing, page 58.

  9. Question 9When parking downhill next to a curb, how should you turn your wheels?

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    D: Toward the curb. Downhill: turn wheels to the curb; uphill with curb: turn wheels away from the curb; uphill without curb: turn wheels right. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Parking on Hills, page 56.

  10. Question 10Where should you slow down when exiting an interstate?

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    A: In the deceleration lane. Never slow down on the interstate; wait until you're in the deceleration lane, then brake gently to the ramp speed. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Exit Lanes, page 69.

  11. Question 11When is wet pavement especially dangerous?

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    D: At the start of a light rain, when oil, dirt and water form a slippery film. Wet pavement is especially dangerous at the start of a light rain when oil, dirt and water form a slippery film. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Rain, page 73.

  12. Question 12Your wheels run off the pavement. What should you do?

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    C: Stay on the shoulder, ease off the gas, brake gently, then turn back when slowed and clear. Grip tightly, stay on the shoulder, ease off and brake gently; when slowed and clear, turn sharply onto the pavement, then turn back. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Wheels Off the Road, page 81.

  13. Question 13When does a West Virginia Level 1 GDL instruction permit expire?

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    A: On the 18th birthday, with a 30-day grace period. A Level 1 permit is issued up to the 18th birthday and expires then, with a 30-day grace period to complete the road skills test. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Level 1 GDL Instruction Permit, page 20.

  14. Question 14What is the minimum revocation for a first DUI with BAC under .15 in West Virginia?

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    D: 15 days. DUI first offense with BAC under .15: $100-$500 fine, up to 6 months in jail, and a 15-day minimum revocation. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Penalties for Driving Under the Influence, page 32.

  15. Question 15What does the handbook call relying only on the rearview mirror instead of turning your head?

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    C: Laziness. Not turning your head to look behind you and relying only on the mirror is a lazy habit. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Laziness, page 71.

  16. Question 16What does a red outline with a diagonal bar through it on a sign mean?

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    D: NO (the action is prohibited). A red outline with a diagonal bar always means NO. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Square & Rectangular Signs, page 45.

  17. Question 17What does a red X over a lane mean?

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    C: The lane is closed or used by opposing traffic; do not use it. A red X means the lane is closed or being used by opposing traffic; do not use this lane. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Lane Use Control Signals, page 50.

  18. Question 18At an intersection with a yield sign, what must you do?

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    B: Slow down and yield to vehicles in the intersection and approaching traffic. Slow down before the intersection, then yield to any vehicle in the intersection and to approaching traffic. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Right-of-Way, page 59.

  19. Question 19What does "over driving your headlights" mean?

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    C: Driving too fast to stop within the distance lit by your headlights. Over driving your headlights means driving too fast to stop safely within the distance clearly lit by your headlights. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Light Conditions, page 72.

  20. Question 20Must you stop for a school bus loading students on school or private property?

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    C: Yes. You must also stop for a stopped school bus receiving or discharging students on school property or private property. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: School Bus Rules, page 60.

  21. Question 21When stopping behind another vehicle, what gap does the WV handbook recommend?

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    C: Where you can see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead. A safe gap when stopping behind another vehicle is where you can see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: How You Will Be Tested: Turns, page 39.

  22. Question 22Within how many feet of a bridge, tunnel or underpass is passing prohibited?

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    B: 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel or underpass. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Passing, page 59.

  23. Question 23When parking uphill with a curb, how should you turn your wheels?

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    C: Away from the curb. Uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Parking on Hills, page 56.

  24. Question 24What are interstate shoulders for?

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    C: Disabled vehicles only. Shoulders on interstates are only for disabled vehicles—not for changing drivers or reading maps. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Stopping on an Interstate, page 69.

  25. Question 25How much water can float some smaller vehicles?

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    A: As little as six inches. As little as six inches of water can float some smaller vehicles; two feet will carry most away. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Flooding, page 73.

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