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West Virginia DMV permit practice test 9

25 questions written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, covering hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving 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 1If fog or smoke is so thick you must pull off and stop, what should you do with your lights?

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    A: Leave your lights on and also turn on your hazard lights. Pull off and stop; leave your lights on and also turn on your hazard lights. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Fog and Smoke, page 74.

  2. Question 2In what order should first aid be given, according to the WV handbook?

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    B: Control bleeding, restore breathing, treat for shock, protect broken bones. Give first aid in order: control bleeding, restore breathing, treat for shock, protect broken bones. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: First Aid, page 83.

  3. Question 3What happens after a second moving violation conviction for a Level 2 driver?

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    A: Revocation until age 18 and retesting as a first-time applicant. The second conviction for a moving violation requires revocation until age 18, and retesting as a first-time applicant. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Levels 1 and 2 GDL Violations and Convictions, page 21.

  4. Question 4What is the most reasonable, safe and practical way to avoid drinking and driving?

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    D: Having a designated driver. Having a designated driver, appointed before the activity, is the most reasonable, safe and practical method. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Designated Driver, page 31.

  5. Question 5How should you brake in an emergency in a car with ABS?

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    B: Push hard on the brake and keep steering. With ABS, push hard on the brake while continuing to steer; pumping ABS brakes reduces their effectiveness. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Safety Equipment, page 78.

  6. Question 6Diagonal stripes on a barricade slope downward to the right. Which way should you go?

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    B: Bear right. Stripes sloping downward to the right mean bear to the right; sloping to the left means bear to the left. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Channeling Devices, page 47.

  7. Question 7How are reversible lanes marked in West Virginia?

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    A: Double yellow broken lines on both sides. Reversible lanes are marked on both sides by a double yellow broken line—the only case where you may drive any distance left of a yellow line. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 51.

  8. Question 8When approaching a horse on the road, what should you never do?

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    B: Sound your horn. Never sound your horn approaching or near a horse; it may frighten the horse and cause a crash. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Animal Riders, page 63.

  9. Question 9When passing a motorcycle, how should you use the other lane?

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    A: Go all the way into the other lane. When passing a motorcycle, go all the way into the other lane; motorcyclists have the right to the entire lane. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 62.

  10. Question 10On the West Virginia road test, which lane should you normally drive in on multi-lane roads?

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    A: Right-most lane unless blocked. Move to or remain in the right-most lane unless it is blocked. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: How You Will Be Tested: General Driving, page 40.

  11. Question 11How often does West Virginia require vehicle safety inspections?

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    C: Every two years. West Virginia requires an inspection of all vehicles every two years. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Vehicle Conditions (State Inspection Law), page 74.

  12. Question 12What does West Virginia's Good Samaritan Law do?

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    B: Protects people who give emergency care in good faith without pay from civil liability. No one who in good faith gives emergency care at a crash scene without pay is liable for civil damages. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Good Samaritan Law, page 84.

  13. Question 13How long must a Level 2 driver be conviction-free before getting a Level 3 license?

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    A: 12 months. You must complete 12 months of conviction-free driving under Level 2, be at least 17, and meet all requirements for Level 3. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Level 3 License (GDL), page 22.

  14. Question 14What can over-the-counter or prescription drugs do to a driver?

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    C: Cause drowsiness, loss of coordination or hallucinations. Even prescribed or over-the-counter drugs can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, hallucinations or total body malfunctions. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Other Drugs, page 32.

  15. Question 15How should adjustable head restraints be positioned?

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    C: Against the back of your head, not your neck. Head restraints should fit against the back of your head, not your neck, to reduce whiplash. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Safety Equipment, page 78.

  16. Question 16What do flaggers in WV work zones use to direct traffic?

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    C: Red-orange flags or STOP/SLOW paddles. Flaggers wear orange vests, shirts or jackets and use red-orange flags or stop/slow paddles. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Flaggers, page 47.

  17. Question 17How can you recognize a center left-turn lane?

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    C: Solid yellow lines nearest the through lanes with broken lines to their left. Center left-turn lanes have solid yellow lines nearest the through lanes and broken lines to the left of them; they are not for passing. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 51.

  18. Question 18When meeting an oncoming bicyclist at night, what should you do?

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    D: Always dim your lights. When meeting an oncoming bicyclist at night, always dim your lights. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 63.

  19. Question 19Which is one of the 10 steps for passing safely in the WV handbook?

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    D: Warn other drivers by blowing your horn and/or flashing your lights. The steps include keeping a safe following distance, checking traffic, signaling, accelerating, and warning others with horn or lights. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Traffic Situations, page 77.

  20. Question 20When driving east at sunrise or west at sunset, what defensive actions help?

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    B: Use the sun visor, wear sunglasses, reduce speed and increase alertness. Use the sun visor, wear sunglasses, reduce speed and increase alertness. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Light Conditions, page 72.

  21. Question 21When must you notify law enforcement of a crash in West Virginia?

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    B: When there is injury, death or property damage of $1,000 or more. A crash with injury or death or property damage of $1,000 or more must be reported to the nearest law enforcement agency. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: If You are Involved In A Crash, page 84.

  22. Question 22What is the minimum age for a West Virginia Level 3 GDL license?

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    A: 17. To be eligible for Level 3, you must be at least 17 years old with 12 conviction-free months at Level 2. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Level 3 License (GDL), page 22.

  23. Question 23Most people killed by air bags had what in common?

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    B: They were not wearing seat belts. A majority of those killed by air bags were not wearing their seat belts. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Safety Equipment, page 78.

  24. Question 24What colors are most guide signs?

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    B: White on green. Most guide signs are white on green; motorist services are white on blue; parks and recreation are white on brown. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Guide Signs, page 48.

  25. Question 25What do wide white lines painted across traffic lanes at intersections mark?

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    D: Stop lines. Stop lines are wide white lines marking where you must stop at intersections. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 51.

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