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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.
1.
A four-way stop sign means:
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if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
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there are four stop signs at this intersection.
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traffic from all four directions must stop.
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All of the above.
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2.
This road sign means:
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No trucks allowed
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Do not pass trucks
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Steep grade ahead
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One-way traffic
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3.
In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:
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When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.
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When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.
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On slippery roads.
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All of the above.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Steep grade ahead
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Slippery road ahead
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Traffic increases ahead
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Winding road ahead
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5.
What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?
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Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.
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Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.
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Come to a complete stop and use your horn to warn the vehicles behind you.
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Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
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6.
This road sign means:
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Warning, slippery when wet
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Winding road ahead
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Stop Sign Ahead
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Railroad Warning
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7.
This road sign means:
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Church ahead
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Side road
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Do not enter
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Intersection ahead
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8.
What does it mean if an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?
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Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.
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Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.
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Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.
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You are driving in the wrong direction. Make a U-turn as soon as possible.
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9.
When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.
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stop much more slowly
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stop much more quickly
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accelerate much faster
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drive much faster
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10.
_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.
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Always rely on
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Never use
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It is not recommended to check
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Never depend on
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WV DMV Permit Test Facts
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 19 |
| Passing score: | 76% |
| Minimum age to apply: | 15 |
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