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West Virginia DMV permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, covering emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, road signs 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 1You suddenly lose steering control but the vehicle stays in its lane. What should you do?

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    B: Ease off the accelerator, wait until it slows, then brake gently. Ease off the accelerator; if it stays in the lane, wait until it slows and brake gently. If heading off road, brake quickly with maximum pressure. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Steering Fails, page 82.

  2. Question 2Can a Level 1 GDL instruction permit be renewed?

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    D: No, it is nonrenewable. A Level 1 GDL instruction permit is nonrenewable. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Level 1 GDL Instruction Permit, page 20.

  3. Question 3What is the minimum revocation for a first DUI with BAC of .15 or more?

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    D: 45 days. DUI with BAC of .15 or more, first offense: $200-$1,000 fine, 2 days to 6 months jail, and a 45-day minimum revocation. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Penalties for Driving Under the Influence, page 32.

  4. Question 4Must you come to a complete stop at a red light even when turning right with no cross traffic?

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    C: Yes, regardless of traffic. Regardless of traffic, you must come to a complete stop at a stop sign or red light, even when turning right. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Impatience, page 71.

  5. Question 5What do most regulatory square and rectangular signs look like?

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    C: White with black letters. Most regulatory signs are white with black letters; very important messages are red with white letters. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Square & Rectangular Signs, page 45.

  6. Question 6What does a yellow X over a lane mean?

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    D: The lane is about to close or reverse; move out as soon as you can. A yellow X means the lane is about to be closed or reverse direction; move out of it as soon as you can. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Lane Use Control Signals, page 50.

  7. Question 7When making a left turn, who must you yield to?

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    A: Oncoming traffic. When making a left turn you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Right-of-Way, page 59.

  8. Question 8How many times more distance does it take to stop on snow or ice compared with dry pavement?

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    C: As much as 12 times. It takes as much as 12 times the normal distance to stop on snow or ice. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Snow and Sleet, page 73.

  9. Question 9How much more distance does a fully loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph need to stop than a car?

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    B: Three times. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph needs three times the distance a vehicle needs to stop. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Heavy Trucks, page 62.

  10. Question 10Within how many feet of a railroad crossing is passing prohibited?

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    D: 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of any railroad crossing. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Passing, page 59.

  11. Question 11In a manual-shift vehicle parked on a downgrade, which gear reinforces the parking brake?

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    B: Reverse. In a manual shift use reverse on a downgrade or first gear on an upgrade; in an automatic put it in park. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Parking on Hills, page 56.

  12. Question 12Why should you never stop in an exit gore area?

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    A: Another driver may cross the gore after missing the exit and hit you. Don't stop in the triangular gore area; a driver who missed the exit may cross it and strike your vehicle. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Stopping on an Interstate, page 69.

  13. Question 13Your vehicle stalls in a flooded roadway. What should you do?

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    C: Leave it immediately and seek higher ground. If your vehicle stalls in a flooded roadway, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Flooding, page 73.

  14. Question 14Your headlights fail on a dark highway. What should you try?

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    C: Try parking lights, turn signals or flashers and get off the road. On a dark highway try your parking lights, signals or flashers and get off the roadway. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Headlights Fail, page 82.

  15. Question 15What is the minimum age for a Level 2 GDL intermediate license?

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    B: 16. You must be at least 16 years of age, along with the other Level 2 requirements. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver's License, page 20.

  16. Question 16What is the minimum revocation period for a second DUI offense in West Virginia?

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    D: 1 year. A second DUI brings a $1,000-$3,000 fine, 6 to 12 months in jail, and a 1-year minimum revocation. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Penalties for Driving Under the Influence, page 32.

  17. Question 17Which behavior identifies an inattentive driver?

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    C: Driving with one arm out the window and gesturing. Driving with an arm out the window, talking to a passenger, gesturing with one hand or ignoring traffic flow identify an inattentive driver. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Inattention, page 71.

  18. Question 18What do WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER signs warn you about?

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    C: Traffic in that direction is prohibited. These signs warn that traffic in that direction is prohibited; entering that lane likely means a head-on collision. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Square & Rectangular Signs, page 45.

  19. Question 19What does a green downward arrow over a lane mean?

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    A: Traffic may use the lane under the arrow. A green downward arrow means traffic may use the lane under the arrow. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Lane Use Control Signals, page 50.

  20. Question 20About how much do heavy trucks typically weigh?

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    D: 80,000 pounds. Heavy trucks typically weigh 80,000 pounds. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Heavy Trucks, page 62.

  21. Question 21A vehicle ahead has stopped at an intersection to let a pedestrian cross. May you pass it?

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    C: No, passing is prohibited. Passing is prohibited when a vehicle in front of you has stopped at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Passing, page 59.

  22. Question 22When you park and leave your vehicle, what must you do?

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    D: Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, lock and take your keys. Whenever you park and leave your vehicle you must turn off the engine and set the parking brake; lock it and take your keys. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Parking Maneuvers, page 55.

  23. Question 23Your vehicle becomes disabled on an interstate. Where should you put flares?

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    B: One about one vehicle length behind and another about 300 feet back. Put a flare about one vehicle length behind your vehicle and another about 300 feet back, on the shoulder near the lane edge. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Adverse Conditions, page 70.

  24. Question 24Motorists trapped in vehicles account for about what share of U.S. flash flood deaths?

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    A: Nearly one half. Motorists trapped inside their vehicles account for nearly one half of all flash flood fatalities. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Flooding, page 73.

  25. Question 25Smoke comes from under the hood and you have no fire extinguisher. What should you use?

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    C: Dirt or sand. Use dirt or sand to smother the fire; don't use water because burning gasoline floats and spreads. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Fire in Vehicle, page 82.

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