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West Virginia DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick West Virginia practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road (6), Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving (2), and Chapter IX: Emergency Situations (1). The first question asks: "On ice without anti-lock brakes, how can you keep steering while braking?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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Questions
12
Passing score
76% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

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

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What this test covers

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

All 12 questions on this test

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  1. Question 1: 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

  2. Question 2: How does the fatal crash rate at night compare with daytime?

    • A. About the same
    • B. Half as high
    • C. Three times greater
    • D. Ten times greater

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

  3. Question 3: An ambulance with siren and lights approaches. What must you do?

    • A. Speed up to get out of its way quickly
    • B. Keep driving at the same speed in your lane
    • C. Stop at once, even inside the intersection
    • D. Pull to the right, clear of the intersection, and stop

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

  4. Question 4: How long must you hold a motorcycle instruction permit before adding an F endorsement?

    • A. At least 180 days
    • B. At least 7 days
    • C. At least 1 day
    • D. At least 30 days

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

  5. Question 5: How often should you check tire pressure with a gauge?

    • A. Only when a tire looks low
    • B. Monthly
    • C. Yearly
    • D. Only at inspection

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

  6. Question 6: 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

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: At best, how much does ABS improve stopping in a sudden stop?

    • A. About 50 percent
    • B. About 90 percent
    • C. It halves the distance
    • D. About 10 percent

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

  9. Question 9: What does a solid white line between lanes going the same way mean?

    • A. Passing is allowed
    • B. Do not change lanes
    • C. The lane ends soon
    • D. Change lanes freely

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

  10. Question 10: What is the minimum distance between your parked car and a fire hydrant?

    • A. 15 feet
    • B. 30 feet
    • C. 10 feet
    • D. 20 feet

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

  11. Question 11: How many points does following too closely carry?

    • A. 2
    • B. 3
    • C. 5
    • D. 6

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

  12. Question 12: 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

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