West Virginia DMV Permit 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.
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This road sign means:
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Vehicles may only travel in the center lane.
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The center lane in both directions of travel will soon turn sharply to the left.
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Left turns ahead, in both directions.
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The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel.
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2.
A steady green light at an intersection means:
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Oncoming traffic always has the right-of-way.
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The same as a flashing green light.
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You may proceed as long as there is no traffic in your way.
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You may only continue straight ahead.
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Roadways are the most slippery:
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When it has been raining for a long time.
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When it hasn't rained in a long time.
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When it stops raining.
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When it starts raining.
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Which of the following should NOT be done when driving near pedestrians:
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Drive on a sidewalk.
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Pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk.
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Stop in a crosswalk.
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All of the above.
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When two cars arrive at an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time, which car has the right-of-way?
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The car that is traveling faster.
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The car approaching from the right.
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The car in which the driver sounds the horn.
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The car approaching from the left.
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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.