West Virginia Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace West Virginia's DMV exam. 

 

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

 

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of West Virginia

• 25 diagnostic questions
• 2 Practice tests of 40 questions each
• 150 road signs questions
• 50 signs and situation questions
• 55 questions about fines and limits, distracted driving and driving & drinking. 
• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Apr 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201574741

Book preview

Introduction

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. As you work through it, you'll find a variety of questions to help you prepare for the DMV test. The questions are based on the information in the Driver's Manual of your state and each one is designed to help you better understand the material.

The best way to use the questions in this book is by practicing them. You can do that by following these steps:

Take a diagnostic test so you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

Take the practice tests from beginning to end without stopping.

After you have finished, review all of your incorrect answers and read the explanations provided, in the answer key, in the back of this book.

Join the Facebook group and share questions or doubts with other students.

Remember, the more you practice, the better you'll perform on the real DMV exam.

In order to help you practice for your DMV test, each question has an answer and a corresponding explanation. In some cases, more than one answer might seem correct. In these cases, there will be explanations, after all of the possible responses, to help you understand why those answers are wrong and the other one is correct.

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The WEST VIRGINIA Driver's Handbook

The West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recommends that you study the official manual. Please read it at least once to get a feel of what you will need to know to pass your exam.

Scan the QR code or type the link in your browser to download it.

https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Handbooks.aspx

Cheat Sheets

Don't forget to download your Cheat Sheets, which will tremendously assist you in reviewing the top 100 questions on the DMV written test. Definitely worth reading before your exam. You will find them at the end of the book before the Answer Sheets.

We wish you the best of luck and encourage you to take our practice tests as many times as possible!

So don't wait any longer. Start studying today and you'll be ready to ace your DMV exam! Thanks again for choosing this book. We hope it helps you achieve your driving goals.

And don't forget to write a review of the book. We'd love to hear from you.

About us - The Driving School

We provide education services to people who want to learn how to drive. The company's mission is ‘to provide safe and competent drivers for our streets and highways’. We achieve this mission by helping people pass their DMV written exams.

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 12

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

Is it legal in West Virginia to turn left at a red signal?

▢ Yes, unless a sign says otherwise

▢ Yes, but only when turning left from one one-way street onto another one-way street

▢ Yes, but only when turning left onto a one-way street

▢ No

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(B) When moving from one one-way street to another one-way street in West Virginia, you can turn left on a red light unless there is a No Turn on Red sign displayed. Before turning, you must still come to a complete stop and yield to all pedestrians and traffic. Some states have varied regulations regarding turning left on red. Always verify the local traffic laws when going out of state.

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

For the first offense, an adult driver convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.15 percent or more faces a fine of up to

▢ $750

▢ $1,500

▢ $500

▢ $1,000

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(D) According to the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, an adult driver convicted of DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15 percent or higher will face the following penalties for a first offense: a $100–$1,000 fine, two days to six months in jail, and license revocation for at least 45 days. (Note: The WV Code specifies a minimum fine of $200.) If your BAC is 0.08 percent or more, you are legally intoxicated.

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

On divided highways, which of the following are used as left-edge lines?

▢ Double solid white lines

▢ Double solid red lines

▢ Single solid white lines

▢ Single solid yellow lines

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(D) On divided highways and one-way roads, single solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines.

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

An emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches you as you drive through a roundabout. So, what should you do now?

▢ Allow the emergency vehicle to pass by moving to the center of the road

▢ Come to a complete stop in the center of the roundabout

▢ Allow the emergency vehicle to pass by slowing down and pulling over to the right

▢ Continue to your exit, pull over to the right, and let the emergency vehicle pass

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Even if an emergency vehicle is approaching, do not block a roundabout or any other sort of intersection. If an emergency vehicle with bright lights or a siren approaches you while driving through a roundabout, proceed to your exit, then pull over and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

Before turning right at an intersection, make sure there is no traffic approaching

▢ from the left, and there is no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

▢ from the right, with no approaching traffic turning right into your path

▢ from your right, and there is no approaching traffic moving left into your path

▢ from the left, and there is no approaching traffic turning right into your path

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(A) Make sure there is no traffic arriving from the left and no incoming traffic turning left into your path before turning right at a junction. Also, give way to pedestrians crossing the road you're about to enter.

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

If you are convicted of DUI and had a passenger under the age of 16 in your vehicle at the time of the violation, your license will be revoked for at least

▢ 90 days

▢ 60 days

▢ 15 days

▢ 45 days

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(B) If you are convicted of DUI and an unemancipated person under the age of 16 was a passenger in your vehicle at the time of the offense, you will face the following penalties: a fine of $200–$1,000, jail for between 24 hours and twelve months, and license revocation for at least 60 days, according to the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook.

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

This is a lane with a double broken yellow line on each side. What kind of lane is this?

▢ A center left-turn lane

▢ A reversible lane

▢ A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane

▢ A passing lane

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(B) This is a lane that can be used both ways. A reversible lane transports traffic in one direction at times and the opposite direction at others. Typically, reversible lanes are employed to improve capacity during morning and evening rush hours. Keep an eye out for signage or overhead lane use signals that indicate if the reversible lane is now open in your direction. It should be noted that this is the only situation in which you can drive for any length of time to the left of a yellow line.

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

When passing a bicycle heading in your direction in West Virginia, you must leave at least ________ of clearance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

▢ 3 feet

▢ 5 feet

▢ 10 feet

▢ 7 feet

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(A) Bicyclists can be difficult to notice on the road, so keep an eye out for them. Slow down and check for oncoming traffic before passing a bicycle traveling in your way. When passing a bicycle in West Virginia, you must allow at least three feet of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

The State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook suggests that you use _______ to keep a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you.

▢ the three-to-four-second rule

▢ the one-to-two-second rule

▢ the two-second rule

▢ the two-to-three-second rule

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(A) The most prevalent cause of rear-end collisions is following too closely (tailgating). The three-to-four-second guideline is recommended by the State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. That is, you should allow at least three seconds of following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. You should raise your following distance even further under more risky driving situations.

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

Which occupants of a vehicle are required by West Virginia law to wear safety belts or appropriate child restraints?

▢ All passengers, including the driver

▢ The driver and passengers in the front seats

▢ The driver and any passengers under the age of 18

▢ The driver, front-seat passengers, and passengers under 18

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(D) The driver, all front-seat passengers, and all rear-seat passengers under the age of 18 are required by West Virginia law to use safety belts or proper child restraints. It is the driver's responsibility to make certain that all such passengers are properly restrained. (In some situations, an exception to this restriction may be granted for medical reasons, and the driver may be asked to provide proof of such a condition.)

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

What does this sign mean?

▢ There is two-way traffic on the road ahead

▢ A narrow bridge awaits you ahead

▢ The left lane comes to an end ahead

▢ The right lane comes to an end ahead

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(D) This sort of warning sign alerts drivers ahead of a reduction in the number of lanes. This sign indicates that the right lane is coming to an end ahead. When a gap opens up in the right lane, drivers in that lane must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should give way to vehicles in the right lane so that they can merge smoothly.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

You are not permitted to park _______ in West Virginia.

▢ within 20 feet of an intersection's crosswalk

▢ within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

▢ within 50 feet of a railroad crossing's nearest rail

▢ in any of the aforementioned locations

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(D) You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk at a junction, or 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing in West