WV DMV Practice Test
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A WV resident can apply for a WV instruction permit, driver's license, or identification card at any DMV regional office. If you live in West Virginia and want to drive a motor vehicle on public roads, you must have a West Virginia driver’s license or learner’s permit, unless you are expressly exempt. The West Virginia DMV written test consists of 25 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the West Virginia Driver's Manual. You must answer 19 out of the 25 questions correctly to pass the test. There is a time limit on the WV DMV test, and any questions not answered in the prescribed time will be considered incorrect. Practice with these sample WV DMV tests to get ready for the official West Virginia written test.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
1.
This road sign means:
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Start of construction zone.
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End of construction zone.
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Pedestrians ahead.
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Flagger ahead.
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2.
The yield sign is ___ and white, with ___ letters.
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blue; white
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red; white
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yellow; black
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red; red
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3.
Which of the following statements is correct?
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When the traffic control signal you are approaching is yellow, you should slow down and stop.
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When the traffic control signal you are approaching is red, you can proceed if the road is clear.
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When the traffic control signal you are approaching is green, you can speed up to pass it.
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When the traffic control signal you are approaching is yellow, you should speed up and pass it.
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4.
This sign means:
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Vehicles may only turn left.
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Left turns in both directions of travel are not permitted.
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The center lane is shared for left turns.
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All of the above.
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5.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a BAC of _______ or higher.
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0.005%
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0.08%
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5%
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0.8%
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.