West Virginia DMV Driving Test

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1. What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? Hand and arm extended backward. Hand and arm extended outward. Hand and arm extended downward. Hand and arm extended upward.

2. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do? Swerve into the lane next to you. Slam on your brakes. Drive onto the shoulder of the road. Take your foot off the gas pedal.

3. What is a safety zone? An empty space next to the freeway dividers. A space set aside for pedestrians. The median strip on a divided highway. A space around your vehicle that allows you to react to driving hazards.

4. Which of the following would best improve traffic flow? Using public transportation. Eliminating the space cushion. Raising the speed limit. Banning cyclists from the road.

5. Which of the following will result in an automatic failure on the road test? Accumulating an excessive number of points. All of the answers are correct. Hitting a cone or barrel Jumping the curb.

6. All the following are criteria of a proper turn on the road test, except: Checking traffic in all directions. Keeping both hands on the wheel. Making sure turn signal turns itself off Showing a hand signal. Using the correct turn signal.

7. Which of the following is an automatic failure when undergoing a road skills test in west virginia? If a vehicle operator successfully completes all the maneuvers which are part of the road skills test. If a vehicle operator successfully parks in a parallel spot during the road skills test. If a vehicle operator wears their prescribed glasses when undertaking the road skills test If a vehicle operator yields to pedestrians or other roadway users. If the examiner has to take control of the vehicle for any reason.

8. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation. Only if you are involved in an accident. Unless your vehicle has a net worth of less than $500. Only if are you are stopped for a citation.

9. When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger: Slow down, move over, or do whatever you can safely. Distance yourself from the situation. All of these Don't make eye contact.

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

11. To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should Press the accelerator hard. Apply your brakes continuously. Use a higher gear Use a lower gear.

12. Which of the following will help you avoid getting rear-ended? Signaling at least 100 feet before turning. Decreasing your following distance. Quickly pumping your brakes just before turning. Driving slower than other traffic.

13. To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are Seeing hazards well in advance. Changing lanes quickly. Following other vehicles closely Applying brakes quickly.

14. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

15. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

16. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

17. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

18. You must stop when you see a: Flashing red light. Steady yellow light. Yellow arrow. Flashing yellow light.

19. Which of the following should you do when driving an automobile? Both remain concentrated and treat it like a full-time job. Remain concentrated on driving. Daydream or take a mental nap Treat it like a full-time job. None of the answers listed.

20. When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? Both vehicles. The vehicle that comes first. The vehicle traveling downhill. The vehicle traveling uphill.

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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.