West Virginia Learners Practice Test 7

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
A WV DMV practice test is a good place to start, mostly because West Virginia manages to pack more into the licensing process than “know the signs and don’t run red lights.” This free West Virginia practice permit test gives you 20 questions built around the stuff you actually need to know for the official knowledge test: road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, safe driving habits, and those very specific state requirements that are easy to skim past because, honestly, they look like paperwork until they are suddenly the reason your plans get delayed. The WV DMV learners permit practice test helps sort out what is solid in your head and what still needs another look. Maybe you already know what a yellow pennant sign means. But do you remember what proof of insurance has to be kept in the vehicle, or that West Virginia lists minimum liability coverage as $25,000 for one injury or death, $50,000 for two injuries or deaths, and $25,000 for property damage? That is the kind of detail this DMV learner permit test keeps from floating away into the vague “I’ll review that later” pile. There are also a few licensing details younger drivers need to keep straight. Applicants under 18 generally need a valid School Driver Eligibility Certificate for driver’s license transactions. Depending on the situation, a diploma, GED-related documentation, or proof of full-time higher-education enrollment may also come into play. It is not thrilling material, no, but it is the sort of thing that matters before anyone is handing over a license. And then there is the road test, which is where the vehicle gets judged almost as much as the driver. You need valid registration, proof of insurance, a current inspection sticker, and a vehicle that meets equipment laws. A defect can cause trouble during the exam, which feels harsh until you remember the DMV is not especially interested in improvising around bad brake lights. After passing the road skills test, first-time West Virginia license applicants, including motorcycle-only applicants, must complete a short DUI awareness course. So yes, use the practice learners test for the written exam, but also let it nudge you through the larger process. Every attempt makes the rules, the paperwork, and the driving responsibilities a little less blurry.
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Sample West Virginia Permit Test Questions

Question 1

Under West Virginia law, what should you do before stopping or suddenly reducing speed when a vehicle is immediately behind you?

  1. A Apply the parking brake
  2. B Check only the roadway ahead
  3. C Give an appropriate stop or decrease-speed signal when possible
  4. D Sound the horn continuously

Correct answer: C – Give an appropriate stop or decrease-speed signal when possible

When there is an opportunity, a driver must signal before stopping or suddenly decreasing speed if another vehicle is immediately behind. The required signal may be given by the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or mechanical signaling device. For a hand signal, the left arm and hand are extended downward to indicate stopping or slowing.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-8-8(c) – Turning movements and required signals; penalty, W. Va. Code §17C-8-9 – Signals to be given by hand and arm or signal device, W. Va. Code §17C-8-10(3) – Method of giving hand-and-arm signals

Question 2

Your signal turns green, but vehicles lawfully remain in the intersection. What should you do?

  1. A Enter and wait in the intersection
  2. B Drive around them if space appears available
  3. C Remain stopped until they clear, then proceed when safe
  4. D Enter immediately because the signal is green

Correct answer: C – Remain stopped until they clear, then proceed when safe

West Virginia law permits traffic facing a green signal to proceed, but drivers must yield to vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or adjacent crosswalk. Wait until the remaining vehicles have cleared your path. Enter only when the movement can be completed safely rather than attempting to force your way through.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-3-5(a)(1) – Traffic-control signal legend

Question 3

Which statement about medications and driving is correct?

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking drugs?
  1. A Only illegal drugs can affect driving ability
  2. B Over-the-counter medicine may impair driving
  3. C Every prescription medicine is safe if you do not feel sleepy
  4. D All of the above

Correct answer: B – Over-the-counter medicine may impair driving

The West Virginia handbook warns that drugs prescribed by a physician or purchased over the counter can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, hallucinations, or other impairments. Do not assume a medication is safe for driving merely because it is legal. Read its warning label and follow medical or pharmacy instructions before operating a vehicle.

Source: West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook — Ch. III, “Other Drugs”

Question 4

Before passing on a West Virginia two-lane highway, what condition must be satisfied?

  1. A You must be willing to exceed the speed limit
  2. B The left side must be visible and clear far enough to complete the pass safely
  3. C A solid yellow line must be on your side of the centerline

Correct answer: B – The left side must be visible and clear far enough to complete the pass safely

Do not move left of center unless that side of the road is clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic for enough distance to complete the pass safely. You must return to the right before coming within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle. A solid yellow line in your lane prohibits passing, and the speed limit still applies during the maneuver.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-7-5(a) – Same -- Limitations on overtaking on the left; penalty, West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook — Ch. VI, “Passing”

Question 5

If you are traveling more slowly than normal traffic on a multilane road, what should you do?

  1. A Use the available right-hand lane unless passing or preparing for a left turn
  2. B Move right only when at least five vehicles are behind you
  3. C Remain in the left lane whenever you are driving the speed limit
  4. D Turn on the hazard lights and continue blocking the left lane

Correct answer: A – Use the available right-hand lane unless passing or preparing for a left turn

West Virginia law requires a vehicle traveling below the normal speed of traffic to use the available right-hand lane or stay as close as practicable to the right edge. Exceptions apply when overtaking another vehicle or preparing for a left turn. Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, and move right when the lane change can be made safely.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-7-1(b) – Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions; penalty, West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook — Ch. VI, “Driving Slowly”

Question 6

On a West Virginia road posted at 65 mph, when may a regular driver exceed 65 mph?

  1. A When keeping up with faster traffic
  2. B Never merely because traffic or road conditions encourage a higher speed
  3. C When driving in a rural area with little traffic

Correct answer: B – Never merely because traffic or road conditions encourage a higher speed

A posted 65 mph limit is the maximum lawful speed for that section of road under favorable conditions. The speed of surrounding traffic or the absence of congestion does not authorize exceeding it. Drivers must also reduce speed below the posted limit when weather, visibility, intersections, curves, or other hazards make a lower speed reasonable and prudent.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-6-1(a)–(c) – Speed limitations generally; penalty, West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook — Ch. VI, “Basic Speed Law”, West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook — Ch. VI, “Speed Limits”

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