West Virginia DMV permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, covering road signs, signals and pavement markings, sharing the road, following and passing, lanes, highways and freeways 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 1What color are most diamond-shaped warning signs?
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D: Yellow with black letters. Diamond warning signs are yellow with black letters; pedestrian and school warning signs may be yellow-green. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Diamond & Warning Signs, page 46.
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Question 2On interstates, one-way streets and divided four-lane roads, what marks the left edge of the pavement?
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B: Solid yellow. On interstates, one-way streets or divided four-lane roads, a solid yellow line marks the left edge of the pavement. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 51.
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Question 3How much following space should you give a truck in wet conditions?
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C: At least 4 to 6 seconds. In wet conditions give trucks at least four to six seconds of space. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Truck Safety, page 63.
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Question 4When a vehicle is passing you, what should you do?
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A: Slow down and keep as far right as possible. Check your mirror, slow down and keep as close to the right side as possible, making it easier for the other vehicle to pass. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Traffic Situations, page 76.
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Question 5When a lane is closed ahead in a construction zone, when should you move over?
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C: As soon as possible. Move over to the open lane as soon as possible; avoid waiting until the last minute. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Construction Zones, page 70.
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Question 6Which road surfaces may have ice when other pavement is clear?
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B: Bridges and overpasses. There may be ice or snow on bridges or overpasses when all other pavement is clear. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Snow and Sleet, page 73.
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Question 7Your oil pressure light comes on while driving. What should you do?
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D: Get off the road and immediately turn off the engine. Get the vehicle off the road, immediately turn off the engine, check the oil and add if needed. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Oil Pressure Light Comes On, page 82.
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Question 8During the second six months, how many non-family passengers under 20 may a Level 2 driver carry?
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A: No more than one. During the second six months, a Level 2 driver may not carry more than one non-family member under 20. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver's License, page 21.
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Question 9When is participation in the WV Interlock Program mandatory?
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D: When revoked for two or more DUIs within ten years. If the driver has been revoked for two or more DUIs or related offenses within a ten-year period, Interlock participation is mandatory. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: How Does a DUI Affect Your Driving Privileges?, page 33.
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Question 10Children of what age should ride buckled in the rear seat?
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B: 12 and under. All children 12 and under should be buckled and placed in the rear seat. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Risk Reduction for Infants and Toddlers, page 78.
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Question 11What does a low clearance warning sign show?
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B: The height of a low bridge or underpass ahead. It warns that a bridge or underpass ahead has low clearance and shows the height. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Diamond & Warning Signs, page 46.
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Question 12What does a solid white line between lanes going the same direction mean?
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C: Do not change lanes. When solid white lines separate same-direction lanes, do not change lanes. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 51.
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Question 13Why do motorcyclists move around in their lane?
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B: To maneuver around hazards and traffic situations. Motorcyclists are entitled to and need the entire lane to maneuver around hazards; expect them to move around. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 61.
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Question 14What following distance does the WV handbook advise behind a motorcycle?
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B: At least 3-to-4 seconds, more at night and in bad weather. Keep a safe minimum three-to-four second following distance behind motorcycles and increase it at night and in adverse weather. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 61.
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Question 15Where should you not change lanes?
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A: In an intersection or at a railroad crossing. Do not change lanes in an intersection or at a railroad crossing. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Changing Lanes, page 58.
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Question 16Which headlights should you use in fog or smoke?
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C: Low beams. In fog or dense smoke, reduce speed and use low-beam headlights. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Fog and Smoke, page 74.
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Question 17When jump-starting a dead battery, where should the final negative cable connect?
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C: To the engine block or frame of the vehicle with the dead battery. Connect positive to positive, then the live battery's negative to the engine block or frame of the vehicle with the dead battery. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Dead Battery, page 82.
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Question 18What must a Level 2 driver do after a first conviction?
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A: Enroll in a driver improvement program. Level 2 holders must enroll in a driver improvement program upon the first conviction or remain at Level 2 until 18. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Levels 1 and 2 GDL Violations and Convictions, page 21.
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Question 19After about how many hours awake are driving skills comparable to someone under the influence?
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D: 18 hours. After being awake for 18 hours (time varies), driving skills are comparable to someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Drowsy Driving Is Impaired Driving, page 33.
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Question 20By about how much does ABS improve stopping performance at best?
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B: 10 percent. In a sudden stop, ABS improves performance by only about 10 percent at best; it is not 'super brakes'. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Safety Equipment, page 78.
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Question 21What is the basic color for construction and maintenance traffic control devices?
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D: Orange. Orange is the basic color for work zone signs, barricades, drums, cones and other devices. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Construction and Maintenance Signs and Devices, page 47.
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Question 22What do white diamonds painted in a lane mean?
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C: A special-purpose lane for car pools, bicycles or buses. White diamonds indicate a special purpose lane designated for car pools, bicycles or buses. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 51.
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Question 23Why should you stay farther back behind a motorcycle than behind a car?
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A: It can usually slow or stop much faster than you can. Stay farther back; a motorcycle can usually slow or stop much faster than you can. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 62.
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Question 24After passing a truck in dry conditions, how long should you wait before merging back to the right, per the truck safety chart?
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D: Two seconds. In dry conditions use the two-second rule after passing before merging right; in wet conditions give at least four to six seconds. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Truck Safety, page 63.
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Question 25What should you check besides mirrors before changing lanes?
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C: Over your shoulder (head check) for your blind spot, and for others moving into the same lane. Check mirrors, look over your shoulder for your blind spot, and watch for other drivers moving into the same lane before signaling. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Changing Lanes, page 58.
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