[FREE] West Virginia DMV Permit Test Questions and Answers

Below we present to you the driving test questions in the state of West Virginia, these questions you will face in the real test of driving in West Virginia.

A collection of 50 West Virginia driving test questions.

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Note: The correct answers are in bold.

West Virginia DMV Permit Test Questions and Answers

1. A funeral procession comes to an intersection where you are waiting. What should you do?

Expect the procession to yield the right-of-way.

Yield the right-of-way to the procession once the lead vehicle passes through the intersection.

Try to beat the lead vehicle through the intersection.

Enter the procession to pass through the intersection.

2. Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.

Not use your high beam headlights.

All of the above.

3. When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

Hazard flashers.

4. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.

Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.

Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.

Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.

5. Drivers should not do which of the following?

Dim their headlights when within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Use their parking lights only while parked.

Dim their headlights when following within 200 feet of another vehicle.

Avoid being blinded by oncoming headlights by glancing toward the right edge of the roadway.

6. An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

7. The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.

Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.

Help cure your illness

Improve your driving ability.

8. Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

Cars overheat more quickly at night.

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

It is more likely to be raining at night.

You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

9. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

Frequent rest stops.

Too much sleep the night before your trip.

Short trips on expressways.

10. Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

11. You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.

Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.

Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.

Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

12. Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Increases your field of vision.

Decreases your field of vision.

Makes it easier to see cross traffic.

Has no effect on your field of vision.

13. This road sign means:

Do not pass.

Do not enter.

Keep right.

14. You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.

Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.

15. This sign means:

Curves ahead.

Divided highway starts.

Divided highway ends.

Bumps in the road.

16. This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.

U-turns are prohibited.

You may proceed if the way is clear.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

17. You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.

Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.

All of the above.

18. To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

Stare straight ahead at all times.

Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

19. Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

20. When making a right turn at an intersection with a solid red light, you should:

Activate your turn signal and immediately turn.

Wait and turn right only after the light changes to green.

Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, and turn right after the lane is clear.

Activate your hazard lights and turn right.

21. What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.

Nothing will happen.

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.

The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

22. Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White

Blue

Green

Orange

23. When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.

That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.

All of the above.

24. This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on this road.

The road narrows ahead.

There are a series of curves ahead.

The road may be slippery when wet.

25. Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.

Are usually only older drivers.

26. You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.

Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

27. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Overcorrect.

Turn your steering wheel into traffic.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Release the steering wheel.

28. Distracted driving may be caused by:

Eating, drinking, or smoking.

Talking or texting on a cellular phone.

All of the above.

29. If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Stop and make a U-turn.

Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.

Back up on the highway.

30. Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

All of the above.

31. A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.

Continue normally through the intersection.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

32. This sign is used to prevent:

Entrance to full parking lots.

Entrance to road construction areas.

Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.

33. When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Always check your blind spot.

34. You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Correct the defect when you can afford it.

Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

Drive normally.

35. Emergency vehicles:

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

May follow each other.

All of the above.

36. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.

Watch out for standing water or puddles.

All of the above.

37. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Accelerate as quickly as possible.

Back up slowly.

Not move until another driver waves you on.

38. Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow

Red

Green

White

39. This sign means:

Slippery when wet.

Tow-away zone.

Steep downgrade.

Roadwork ahead.

40. This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.

Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.

Highway entrance ramp ahead.

Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.

41. When driving on roads that may be slippery:

Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

42. A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

43. To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

44. What is a "No zone?"

A designated no passing zone

A one-way traffic are

The blind spot of a large vehicle

An area designated for motor vehicles

45. If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Either side

The center

The right side

The left side

46. You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

Always leave the injured where they are.

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Stay away from the injured.

47. When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.

Speed up.

Slam on your brakes.

Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

48. If another vehicle is following you too closely, you should:

Press hard on your brakes.

Get behind them and turn on your high beam lights.

Tap your brakes gently, slow down, and let them pass.

Drive slowly and make sure they can’t pass you.

49. If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Turn off the engine.

Set the parking brake.

All of the above.

50. A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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