West Virginia DMV Tests & Permit Practice – Questions & Answers
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#1. Which is true about alcohol?
Alcohol is the most important cause of fatal car accidents.
#2. What does this sign mean?
Merging Traffic sign. Traffic may be moving into your lane. Be ready to change your speed or your lane to avoid a crash.
#3. Which of the following traffic violations will add more than five points to your driving record?
Six points will be assessed if you are convicted of a hit and run, property damage only.
#4. You have a green light at an intersection, and a blind pedestrian prepares to cross. Who should have the right-of-way?
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to persons who are blind. When a pedestrian is crossing a street or highway guided by a dog or carrying a white cane (or a white cane with a red tip), you should come to a complete stop.
Remember, a blind person who is on foot and using a guide dog or other service animal, or is carrying a white cane or walking stick, has the right-of-way on a highway, street, or road regardless of whether they is in a crosswalk or not.
#5. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:
Make sure you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.
A common term associated with light conditions that cause crashes is over driving your headlights. Overdriving your headlights means driving too fast to stop safely within the distance clearly lit by your headlights.
#6. Signs with a fluorescent yellow-green color mark:
Fluorescent yellow-green is used for high emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
#7. You should always allow more space than average in front of your vehicle when following:
Blind spots for large vehicles can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle. The large vehicle cannot see your car and you cannot see traffic directly in front of you. Avoid following a large vehicle too closely and position yourself so that the driver can see you easily.
#8. What does this sign mean?
Divided highway ends. The road ahead has two-way traffic.
#9. What is the safest and easiest way to determine if a railroad crossing has multiple tracks?
When there are two or more tracks, you must be alert for a second train on the other set of tracks. A sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks when there are two or more.
#10. When a police officer is directing you to drive against a red light, you should:
Directions given by a police officer overrule the message of any sign, signal, or road marking.
#11. Bicyclists must always ride:
Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as other vehicles.
#12. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same meaning as:
A flashing red signal light means stop. After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe. Observe the right-of-way rules.
#13. Where is the safest place for children up to 12 years?
It is recommended that all children 12 and under should be buckled and placed in the rear seat. Younger children should also be correctly seated in a child safety seat.
#14. If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn, you should:
Do not confuse other drivers by signaling too early. If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn, wait until you have passed it to signal your turn. If you signal earlier, the other driver may think you plan to turn where they are, and they might pull into your path.
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, other drivers may think you are turning at the intersection and pull into your path.
#15. At a crosswalk at an intersection, parking is not allowed within the following limit:
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
#16. When can you cross the yellow center lines to pass another vehicle?
Keep to the right of a yellow center line. You may cross the broken line when passing another vehicle or when the right half of the roadway is closed to traffic. But you may only cross when it is safe to do so.
#17. When approaching another vehicle from behind at night, at what distance should you dim your headlights?
You must dim your headlights when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle.
#18. A blue flashing light on a private vehicle is:
Red and/or blue flashing lights are illegal. Only authorized emergency vehicles may have these warning lights.
#19. This sign means:
Stop signs are always octagonal (8-sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the marked stop line. If there is no marked stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.
#20. Under the GDL system, a level 1 license (instruction permit) is valid:
A level 1 permit will be issued up to your 18th birthday, and will expire on the 18th birthday. However, to allow sufficient time to complete the road skills examination, a 30-day grace period will be allowed.
#21. This sign tells you that the center lane must be used for:
Dual turn lane.
This sign is posted over a highway lane that is used only for making left turns from either direction. Never use a turning lane to overtake and pass other vehicles.
#22. What is the leading cause of car skids?
Unsafe speed is the most common cause of skidding accidents.
#23. Before you make a left turn, you should:
Make sure it is safe to turn. Check traffic to the front and rear of your vehicle and watch for pedestrians. When waiting to turn left, do not turn the wheels to the left. Otherwise, a bump from behind could push your vehicle into oncoming traffic.
#24. On which side should you pass a vertical panel like this?
Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope downward in the direction traffic must travel.
Stripes sloping downward to the left means the driver should bear to the left. Stripes sloping downward to the right means the driver should bear to the right.
#25. When is it safe to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
Passing is prohibited when a vehicle in front of you has stopped at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross.
| This West Virginia Permit Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions per test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
| The West Virginia Written Knowledge Test | |
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| Questions on real exam: | 25 |
| Passing score: | 76 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 19 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 18 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | 7 days |
We Help You Pass the West Virginia Knowledge Test
Every practice test at Driver’s Prep has 25 random questions from an extensive database with study questions. You can find all answers in the West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook, so it is a good idea to start your studies by reading it.
When you study, use the practice test to verify your progress and level of readiness. Aim for a 100% score on each practice test.
Use the test as a supplement to the Driver’s Licensing Handbook, not instead of it. Practice tests are a learning tool.
Get the West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook
Pick up at hard copy of the handbook at any local DMV office or download a PDF version online . The handbook focuses on road safety and mentions many “dos and don’ts .” Some of them will appear on your test.
After you have read the handbook:
Move on to the practice tests.
Try to understand questions and answers fully.
Don’t just memorize them.
The test asks questions in many different ways. Only one option is correct, but the options may differ from one test to another.
After each question, you will get instant feedback telling you if your answer is correct. There is also a short explanation to help you understand the correct answer when you miss a question.
Remember, the test is random, and you can take it as many times as you need.
Read more about questions and answers on the practice tests: Is it the Same Questions on the Real DMV Test?
Who Must Pass the West Virginia Knowledge Exam?
First-time applicants.
If you apply for your first driver’s license, you must always pass the knowledge examination.
Drivers with a WV license expired more than six months.
Anyone who lets their West Virginia license expire more than six months must pass all applicable examination tests again. Make sure you renew your license in time.
An expired regular Instruction Permit (ages 18 and over) also requires a re-examination.
Drivers with a revoked license.
Suppose you lose your driving privilege because of a license revocation. In that case, you must re-apply for a new license after the revocation period and take all examination tests.
Drivers with an out-of-state license that is not valid.
When you move to West Virginia with an expired out-of-state license, DMV will treat you as a first-time applicant. You must take all examination tests, vision, written, and road skills examinations before DMV issues a West Virginia license.
Suppose another state has suspended or revoked your license. In that case, that state must clear your license before DMV will issue a West Virginia license.
Drivers with a foreign driver’s license.
Drivers with a driver’s license from a country other than the United States, Canada, or Germany must apply as first-time applicants and pass all tests.
New Residents with a Valid Out-of-State License
If you move to West Virginia and your out-of-state license is valid, you must pass a vision test, complete a brief alcohol awareness course, and surrender your out-of-state license. DMV will generally waive the written knowledge test.
How Many Questions are on the West Virginia Knowledge Test?
The West Virginia knowledge examination has 25 questions covering basic knowledge of traffic rules, regulations, signs, and signals found in the Driver’s Licensing Handbook. You must answer 19 out of 25 questions correctly. The passing score is 76% and among the lowest in the United States .
What is on the West Virginia Knowledge Test?
Besides questions about standard traffic rules, safe driving techniques, and West Virginia traffic laws, the test will also verify your awareness of the effects of alcohol and drugs on safe driving.
The examination shall include a test of the applicant’s eyesight, the applicant’s ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic, the applicant’s knowledge of the traffic laws of this state, and the applicant’s knowledge of the effects of alcohol upon persons and the dangers of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
What You Must Know about the West Virginia Knowledge Test
In West Virginia, the written test has a time limit of 18 minutes. If you fail to answer some questions within the allotted time, DMV will count these missed answers as incorrect.
Remember, 18 minutes is still plenty of time. Carefully read all questions before you answer, and don’t let the time limit disturb you. Most test takers finish in less than 10 minutes.
If you have trouble reading, audio versions of the knowledge test are available. Headsets can be limited, so you may have to wait for your turn.
Oral tests are not available. Employees of the DMV may not read the questions to you, re-word the information, or provide additional help explaining questions.
No other person than the applicant is allowed in the exam room. No cell phones, PDAs, blue-tooth devices, electronic devices, or similar will be permitted.
If you fail the test, you must wait at least seven days before you can retake the test. There is no limit on how many you may take.
Can You Take the Knowledge Test from Home?
West Virginia DMV offers online permit testing from the comfort of your home.
To start the testing process, you must:
- Register and create an account.
- Agree to online testing rules.
- Pay applicable fees.
You must also have a laptop or a desktop computer with an internet connection and camera. The online test does not work on a mobile device.
If you are under 18, you must also have a supervising adult who is at least 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state. The system will validate the identity of the supervising adult during the registration process.
It is optional to visit a DMV office before the test. Still, you must provide the necessary documents after you have passed the test and before DMV issues your learner’s permit.
What You Should Know about the WV Home Testing
- All Applicants must provide required identity registration information which will include First Name, Last Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Date of Birth and last five digits of SSN.
- Applicants under the age of 18 must have an adult over the age of 18 to participate in the registration process. It is preferable that the adult be the parent or legal guardian, but not necessary.
- The responsible adult, parent or legal guardian must provide First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, last five digits of SSN, and a valid Driver’s License number.
- The test program uses specialized software to verify your identity information. This software has access to the one of the largest electronic databases for legal and public-records related information in the world. If there is a mismatch of information from the information contained in these data bases and what the applicant enters, you will be required to appear in-person to take the test.
- The online testing program will take a photo of the applicant prior to starting the test for the purpose of Applicant identification.
- The online testing program will verify that a webcam is actively connected to the Applicant’s device and is able to see the applicant prior to the test beginning.
- Be aware of your background on the webcam test. Walls with pictures will confuse the facial recognition technology and create suspicion of fraud activity.
- When taking the on-line knowledge test, you must use a device with a mouse or mouse pad-controlled curser. You CANNOT take the test on a phone or a device with touch screen.
- The Applicant CANNOT navigate away from the screen while taking the test. The applicant must always keep the curser in the red box on the screen. When the curser leaves the red box area of the screen the program software may determine the tester is opening another tab to look for test answers. You will receive two warnings for leaving the test screen. After two warnings the program will stop the test and you will be failed for leaving the screen.
- Applicants who fail testing due to knowledge must wait seven (7) days before attempting to retake the test.
- The online test program will provide the Applicant with a receipt of successful payment via email.
- If the Applicant fails the test, the Certificate of Completion will provide a link to the study guide.
- Refunds will not be issued to the Applicant because of test failure due to knowledge.
- Refunds will not be issued to Applicant because of test failure due to fraud.
- Upon completion of the test, you will receive a Completion Certificate. This certificate along with the required identification and residency documents must be presented at your local DMV. At this time your official license photo will be taken, and your license permit issued.
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