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West Virginia DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free West Virginia driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook. This test leans on Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates (2), Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving (3), and Chapter I: Driver's License Information (4). It starts with this question: "How can you prevent overheating in slow-moving traffic?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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Questions
25
Passing score
76% (19 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
6
Official handbook
West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

How can you prevent overheating in slow-moving traffic?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook.

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  1. Question 1: How can you prevent overheating in slow-moving traffic?

    • A. Turn on the air conditioning at full power
    • B. Turn off the engine at every stop
    • C. Drive in a low gear the whole way
    • D. Shift to neutral and race the engine briefly at stops

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter IX: Emergency Situations

  2. Question 2: Parking uphill where there is no curb, which way do you turn the front wheels?

    • A. To the right
    • B. To the left
    • C. Straight ahead
    • D. Away from the road edge

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

  3. Question 3: At a four-way stop, you and another driver arrive together. Who yields?

    • A. Whoever honks first
    • B. The larger vehicle goes first
    • C. The driver on the right yields to you
    • D. You yield to the driver on your right

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

  4. Question 4: On ice without anti-lock brakes, how can you keep steering while braking?

    • A. Shift to neutral
    • B. Use the parking brake
    • C. Press hard and hold
    • D. Pump the brakes

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving

  5. Question 5: What does a round yellow-and-black sign warn of?

    • A. A stop sign ahead
    • B. A no-passing zone ahead
    • C. A school zone ahead
    • D. A railroad crossing ahead

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices

  6. Question 6: Without driver's education, how many hours of behind-the-wheel practice must a parent certify for Level 2?

    • A. 60 hours, with 15 at night
    • B. 50 hours, with 10 at night
    • C. 30 hours, with 5 at night
    • D. 40 hours, with 10 at night

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter I: Driver's License Information

  7. Question 7: On interstates and divided roads, what marks the left edge of the pavement?

    • A. A broken yellow line
    • B. A solid yellow line
    • C. A double white line
    • D. A solid white line

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices

  8. Question 8: What is the minimum revocation for a first DUI with a BAC of .15 or more?

    • A. 15 days
    • B. 60 days
    • C. 45 days
    • D. Six months

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence

  9. Question 9: Your car is disabled on an interstate. Where should you place the second flare?

    • A. About 1,000 feet back
    • B. In the travel lane
    • C. About 300 feet back
    • D. About 30 feet back

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates

  10. Question 10: How long a nap does the manual say can make a big difference for a drowsy driver?

    • A. Two hours
    • B. Four hours
    • C. One to two minutes
    • D. 10 to 20 minutes

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence

  11. Question 11: Your vehicle stalls in a flooded road. What should you do?

    • A. Leave it immediately and seek higher ground
    • B. Get out and push it through the water
    • C. Stay inside and wait for someone to help
    • D. Try to restart it again and again

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving

  12. Question 12: How often does West Virginia require vehicle inspections?

    • A. Every five years
    • B. Only when sold
    • C. Every two years
    • D. Every year

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving

  13. Question 13: From how far must a bicycle's bell be audible?

    • A. 100 feet
    • B. 1,000 feet
    • C. 500 feet
    • D. 20 feet

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

  14. Question 14: What is the minimum distance between your parked car and the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

    • A. 100 feet
    • B. 30 feet
    • C. 15 feet
    • D. 50 feet

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

  15. Question 15: With a Level 1 permit, who must sit in the right front seat?

    • A. Any licensed driver at least 18 years old
    • B. A licensed driver at least 21 years old
    • C. Any passenger with a learner's permit
    • D. A parent, even without a license

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter I: Driver's License Information

  16. Question 16: Near a curve or hill crest, you may not turn around unless other drivers can see you from how far away?

    • A. 1,000 feet
    • B. 200 feet
    • C. 500 feet
    • D. 100 feet

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

  17. Question 17: By how much does a driver's concentration drop when using a wireless device?

    • A. 50 to 60 percent
    • B. 20 to 33 percent
    • C. Not at all with practice
    • D. 5 to 10 percent

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter II: Driver Responsibilities

  18. Question 18: Failing to show your license on demand to a police officer is what kind of offense?

    • A. A misdemeanor
    • B. A felony
    • C. A civil fine only
    • D. Not an offense at all

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter I: Driver's License Information

  19. Question 19: In good conditions, what is the slowest you should drive on an interstate unless posted?

    • A. 45 mph
    • B. 55 mph
    • C. 65 mph
    • D. 40 mph

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates

  20. Question 20: What is the penalty for a first offense of hand-held phone use while driving?

    • A. $100 fine and no points
    • B. $200 fine and no points
    • C. $300 fine and 3 points
    • D. $50 fine and 2 points

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter II: Driver Responsibilities

  21. Question 21: How many of the 25 knowledge test questions must you answer correctly to pass?

    • A. 20
    • B. 21
    • C. 19
    • D. 15

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter IV: Examination Procedures and Requirements

  22. Question 22: At a stop sign with no pavement markings or crosswalk, where do you stop?

    • A. Before entering the intersection
    • B. Wherever other cars stop
    • C. In the middle of the intersection
    • D. Past the corner where you can see

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices

  23. Question 23: During which hours must a Level 2 driver have a licensed adult 21 or older in the car, except for listed trips?

    • A. 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
    • B. 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
    • C. 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
    • D. Midnight to 6:00 a.m.

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter I: Driver's License Information

  24. Question 24: What does a green arrow in a left-turn signal usually mean?

    • A. Only buses may turn
    • B. The light is about to turn red
    • C. Opposing traffic is stopped
    • D. You must yield to oncoming cars

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter V: Traffic Control Devices

  25. Question 25: What is the minimum distance between your parked car and a mailbox served by a mail vehicle?

    • A. 20 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 30 feet
    • D. 5 feet

    Source:West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

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