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West Virginia DMV driver's license practice test 6

Here are 25 free West Virginia driver's license practice questions drawn from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook. They focus on Chapter I: Driver's License Information (6), Chapter II: Driver Responsibilities (3), and Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road (6). The test opens with: "What does a red X over a lane mean?" You get an explanation after each answer, and you need no account.

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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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What does a red X over a lane mean?

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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: What does a red X over a lane mean?

    • A. Use it to turn left only
    • B. Move out of it soon
    • C. Don't use this lane
    • D. Use it with caution

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

  2. Question 2: What is the minimum age for a Level 2 GDL intermediate driver's license?

    • A. 18
    • B. 16
    • C. 15
    • D. 17

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

  3. Question 3: How many non-family passengers may a Level 1 permit holder carry besides the supervising driver?

    • A. One
    • B. None
    • C. Three
    • D. Two

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

  4. Question 4: When should you use only your parking lights?

    • A. On well-lit streets
    • B. Only when parked
    • C. In light rain
    • D. At dusk

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

  5. Question 5: When may a driver under 18 use a wireless communication device while driving?

    • A. Only to contact 9-1-1
    • B. At a red light
    • C. To call a parent
    • D. With a hands-free device

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

  6. Question 6: What is a lane marked for left turns from either direction used for?

    • A. Passing slow vehicles
    • B. Merging onto the road
    • C. Parking for a short time
    • D. Left turns only

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

  7. Question 7: When may an adult driver use a phone while driving on a public road?

    • A. Only with hands-free equipment
    • B. Never, in any way
    • C. At any speed under 25 mph
    • D. Only for texting at stop lights

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

  8. Question 8: How long must you drive conviction-free on a Level 2 license before Level 3?

    • A. 3 months
    • B. 24 months
    • C. 6 months
    • D. 12 months

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

  9. Question 9: What color are advisory speed signs on interstate ramps?

    • A. White on green
    • B. White on red
    • C. Black on yellow
    • D. Black on white

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

  10. Question 10: What is the minimum license suspension for passing a stopped school bus?

    • A. One year
    • B. 30 days
    • C. 60 days
    • D. 15 days

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

  11. Question 11: What is the penalty for letting someone else use your driver's license?

    • A. A 90-day suspension
    • B. A one-year revocation
    • C. A $50 fine and a warning
    • D. A written warning letter

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

  12. Question 12: You need to turn around on an interstate. What should you do?

    • A. Back up to the last exit
    • B. Use a median crossover
    • C. Go to the next exit
    • D. Make a U-turn when clear

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

  13. Question 13: A school bus has stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road. Who must stop?

    • A. Only traffic facing the bus
    • B. No one, if no children are visible
    • C. Traffic in both directions
    • D. Only traffic behind the bus

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

  14. Question 14: For riding after dark, how far must a bicycle's white headlight be visible?

    • A. 100 feet
    • B. 500 feet
    • C. 50 feet
    • D. 1,000 feet

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

  15. Question 15: An adult who has never been licensed gets a regular permit. How long must they hold it before the road test?

    • A. At least 30 days
    • B. At least 180 days
    • C. At least 7 days
    • D. At least one year

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

  16. Question 16: Within what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited?

    • A. 50 feet
    • B. 500 feet
    • C. 100 feet
    • D. 200 feet

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

  17. Question 17: From which side will a Courtesy Patrol driver approach your car if possible?

    • A. The driver side
    • B. They call you instead
    • C. From the front
    • D. The passenger side

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

  18. Question 18: A child under 8 is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. What restraint does WV law allow?

    • A. No restraint
    • B. Only a rear-facing seat
    • C. Only a booster seat
    • D. A safety belt

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

  19. Question 19: Your wheels run off the road. What should you do first?

    • A. Jerk the wheel back onto the road
    • B. Brake hard while still on the shoulder
    • C. Speed up so the car climbs back on
    • D. Grip the wheel and ease off the gas

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

  20. Question 20: Most guide signs are which colors?

    • A. White on blue
    • B. White on green
    • C. White on brown
    • D. Black on yellow

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

  21. Question 21: When you start parallel parking, how far out from the front vehicle do you stop?

    • A. About six inches
    • B. About two feet
    • C. About ten feet
    • D. About five feet

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

  22. Question 22: At how many points is your license subject to suspension?

    • A. 12
    • B. 6
    • C. 8
    • D. 20

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

  23. Question 23: How much alcohol may a Level 1 permit holder have in their system while driving?

    • A. Less than .02
    • B. None at all
    • C. Less than .08
    • D. Less than .05

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

  24. Question 24: What happens to questions you don't answer before the knowledge test time runs out?

    • A. They count as incorrect
    • B. You get extra time
    • C. They are asked again later
    • D. They are skipped and don't count

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

  25. Question 25: When is wet pavement especially dangerous?

    • A. In bright sunshine
    • B. At the start of a light rain
    • C. Only at night
    • D. After a long heavy rain

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

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