West Virginia DMV Driving Test

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1. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually by easing the gas, and not applying the brakes. Accelerate to gain better traction.

2. Which of the following is not a tested skill on the road test? Identification of road signs. Proper lane usage. Proper turning Proper use of brakes. Usage of windshield wipers.

3. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you.

4. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the: Pickup truck has a seat bolted to the frame. Person is accompanied by an adult. Sides of the pickup truck are at least 24 inches high. Pickup truck is equipped with a restraint system and the person uses it.

5. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours. Drinking several cups of coffee.

6. You should use your vehicle's horn when: Approaching bicyclists. You are involved in an emergency situation. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit. All of the above.

7. You may turn right on red if you: Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians. Have a right turn red arrow. Are in the left lane. Slow down first.

8. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look: Straight ahead and to the left. Left and right only. Left, right and ahead. Straight ahead and to the right.

9. Parking is prohibited? All of the above. Within 30 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Within 50 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

10. You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway: If you need to look at a map for directions. If no part of your vehicle is on the road. Only if you have an emergency As long as you turn on your 4-way (emergency) flashers.

11. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

12. Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars: Helps get you to your destination much faster and safer. Increases your chances of an accident. Helps prevent traffic congestion. Is only allowed on a highway.

13. All trucks and buses have Front and side blind spots. Side and rear blind spots. Rear and front blind spots. None of the above.

14. You are entering a crowded freeway. what should you do to locate a gap to merge into traffic? Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots. Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to the same speed as freeway traffic. Yield to traffic already on the freeway All of the above.

15. Heavy trucks typically weigh ____ lbs 10,000 2,000 500 80,000 100,000

16. You should use your turn signal in the following situations except for what? When you are changing lanes. When you are entering or leaving an interstate. When you are slowing down When you are pulling over to the side of the road. When you are turning at an intersection.

17. You are coming to an intersection with a yellow flashing light. you should: Make a u-turn-- the intersection is closed. Stop and wait for the light to change. Drive carefully through the intersection Prepare to stop-- the light is about to turn red.

18. A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that You may only turn left. You may either proceed straight ahead or merge left. You may only turn right You may either proceed straight ahead or turn left.

19. Before getting out of your car, after parking at a two-way street curb, you should: Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb. Turn your front wheels toward the curb. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle. Turn your wheel away from the curb.

20. A highway work zone can be easily identified by ____ immediately preceding the work zone. A red octagon-shaped sign. A yellow pennant symbol. A black-on-orange sign. A green triangular symbol.

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To operate a motorcycle in West Virginia, you must have a motorcycle instruction permit, Class F motorcycle license, or an F endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Minors must complete Level II of the graduated driver license (GDL) program before they are eligible to apply. A motorcycle permit, license, or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a Class F motorcycle license or endorsement, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, and the motorcycle rider skills test. The rider skills test is waived for applicants who successfully complete the West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program.

Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.