West Virginia DMV Tests & Permit Practice – Questions & Answers
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#1. When children are nearby, what should you do before you back out of a driveway or parking lot?
Before backing, check completely around your vehicle.
#2. To avoid glare from the high-beam headlights of an approaching car:
Looking directly into oncoming headlights causes momentary blindness. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, slow down, keep to the right of your traffic lane, and look well in front of your vehicle at the right edge of the road.
#3. Green road signs that give directions and information are usually:
Horizontal rectangles are generally used to give directions or information.
When vertical, signs are generally used to give instructions or tell you the law.
#4. When approaching an intersection with a stop sign and a sidewalk, but the crosswalk is not marked:
You must stop behind the stop line or behind any marked or unmarked crosswalk (joining sidewalks on opposite sides of the street).
#5. When you drive a vehicle with airbags, this hand position on the steering wheel is:
Consider the steering wheel as the face of a clock. The left hand should be placed approximately at 8 o’clock and the right hand at 4 o’clock.
This placement will afford the driver maximum control of the vehicle at all times and reduce the chance that a deploying airbag will knock your hands off the steering wheel.
#6. This is an example of:
This is an example of a WV route marker.
#7. What does this sign mean?
Bicyclists are not allowed on the roadway.
Remember, a red outline with a diagonal bar through it always means NO.
#8. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a business district?
Designated speed limits, unless they are otherwise posted, or not reasonable, or not prudent for the conditions, are:
- Interstate, 70 mph.
- Open county highway, 55 mph.
- Business or residential areas, 25 mph.
- School zone (when children are present or when specified), 15 mph.
#9. How long will points assessed under the state's point system remain on your driving record?
Points remain on your driving record for two years from the conviction date.
#10. When parking close to a fire hydrant, you must keep what distance?
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
#11. What should you do if you are involved in a traffic crash, and someone is injured?
Send for professional aid (ambulance and law enforcement). Do not move the injured unless absolutely necessary. Do not give an injured person anything to drink.
#12. Of all traffic collisions in which someone is killed in West Virginia, alcohol is involved in approximately:
Alcohol mixed with driving is one of the greatest factors in highway crashes. Studies show that in recent years about 28% of the fatal crashes in West Virginia involved drivers who had been driving under the influence of alcohol.
#13. This sign tells you:
Reduction of lanes. Right lane ends. Merge left.
Two lanes of traffic will soon become one lane of traffic. Right-lane traffic must yield when merging.
#14. When driving in heavy rain, you should use the following:
Use low beam lights when driving in fog or heavy rain. High beams cause the light to be reflected back into your eyes.
#15. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing marked only with a Crossbuck sign?
Railroad crossbuck signs are found at most crossings. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and stop if a train approaches.
#16. On a highway with two-way traffic, you may cross a broken yellow center line:
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 passing a truck, it is dangerous to:
Do not cut in too quickly after passing a large vehicle.
Pull back when you can see its headlights in your inside rear-view mirror. Maintain your speed. Never make sudden stops in front of large vehicles.
This question asked what you should not do.
#18. When you plan to exit an interstate highway, you should:
Since interstate entrances and exits are sometimes far apart, it is important to plan your route in advance. Watch for signs telling you where to find the exit you want and the lane you must use. Signal and move into the lane well before you have to exit.
#19. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which one must yield?
At four-way stops, the first vehicle to stop should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
#20. The following requires the immediate revocation of a driver license:
Providing false information to the DMV requires the immediate revocation of your license.
#21. A traffic signal showing a steady red light means:
Traffic facing a steady circular red signal must stop unless making a movement permitted by a green arrow.
The driver must remain stopped until allowed to proceed by another indication. The only exception is to make a permitted turn on red.
A driver may turn right on red at the intersection of two-way streets, or may turn left on red from a one-way street to another one-way street. These turns may be made after yielding to all other traffic and pedestrians, and if no signs are posted to prohibit them.
#22. If an oncoming vehicle is drifting head-on into your lane, it is dangerous to:
If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, move to the right, slow down, then sound your horn and flash your headlights.
Do not turn into the lane the vehicle has left, since the driver may realize their mistake and turn back into the proper lane.
#23. What does this sign mean?
Winding road. There are several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully. An advisory speed sign may be attached.
#24. What should you do when you see this sign?
Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead of them is closed. Be prepared to merge.
#25. A blind spot is the area of the road:
Blind spots are areas on both sides of vehicles where you cannot see without turning your head.
| 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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