West Virginia Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: Reduces alertness, interferes with judgment, and impairs vision

Alcohol reduces alertness, interferes with judgment, and impairs vision. Decisions made under the influence reflect impaired judgment, which is why alcohol is a leading factor in highway crashes.

Correct answer: Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and ease off the accelerator

To regain control after a blowout, hold tightly to the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and ease up on the accelerator. Do not brake until the vehicle is under control, then pull off the road.

Correct answer: Carry it with you and show it on demand to any law enforcement officer

You must carry your driver’s license with you when you drive and provide it upon demand to any law enforcement officer, magistrate, or DMV official. Failing to do so is a misdemeanor.

Correct answer: The same direction as the movement of traffic on that side of the street

Vehicles must always be parked in the same direction as the movement of traffic on that side of the street. Parking against traffic is a violation and makes re-entering the roadway more dangerous.

Correct answer: Five days

A crash must be reported by the quickest means possible within five days — to the local police if it occurs within a municipality, otherwise to the county sheriff or the nearest WV State Police office.

Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the roadway

When entering a public street or highway from an alley, private road, or driveway, you must yield to the traffic already on the roadway before you enter.

Correct answer: In the right-hand lane, except when passing

Slower traffic should drive in the right-hand lane, except when passing. Driving much slower than other traffic in a left lane creates a hazard and can force others to change lanes abruptly.

Correct answer: Stop completely and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before moving

The octagon shape is reserved for stop signs. You must stop completely, give the right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic, and stop at a place where you can see traffic coming from all directions.

Correct answer: Greater than reasonable and prudent for existing conditions

West Virginia law prohibits driving at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions, even if it is below the posted limit. Always adjust your speed to the driving conditions.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet before turning

Signal at least 100 feet before you plan to turn. This gives other drivers time to react to your move.

Correct answer: Time

Time is the only sobering influence. Black coffee, fresh air, cold showers, and other "home remedies" do not effectively help someone sober up.

Correct answer: Under-inflated tires

Under-inflated tires are one of the most common causes of blowouts, so check your tire pressure often. If a blowout occurs and you cannot get off the road at once, keep driving slowly with your emergency flashers on.

Correct answer: A licensed driver who is 21 or older occupies the front seat with you

The instruction permit lets you operate a motor vehicle only when a licensed driver who is 21 or older occupies the front seat with you. The permit is valid for six months; if it expires you must retest.

Correct answer: Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, lock up, and take your keys

Whenever you park and leave your vehicle, turn off the engine, set the parking (emergency) brake, lock your vehicle, and take your keys. This keeps the vehicle from rolling and discourages theft.

Correct answer: $50,000 for two deaths or injuries and $25,000 for property damage

West Virginia law requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 for one death or injury, $50,000 for two deaths or injuries, and $25,000 for property damage.

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

At uncontrolled intersections and four-way stops, if you reach the intersection at the same time as another vehicle, you must yield to the driver on your right.

Correct answer: Use your turn signal, find a gap, and adjust your speed to match the traffic flow

About halfway down the entrance ramp, check the traffic, use your turn signal, look for a gap, and adjust your speed so you are traveling the same speed as other traffic as you merge. Do not cut sharply to the left.

Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic or to merging traffic

An upside-down triangle is the yield sign. It requires you to yield the right-of-way to cross traffic or to merging traffic, slowing or stopping as needed to let them pass safely.

Correct answer: Approaching and crossing an intersection, a curve, or the top of a hill

To ensure safety, slow down when approaching and crossing an intersection, going around a curve, approaching the top of a hill, traveling on a narrow road, or when conditions limit visibility or stopping distance.

Correct answer: When changing lanes, entering or leaving an interstate, or pulling away from the curb

Use your turn signal before you change lanes, turn at an intersection, enter or leave an interstate, pull away from the curb, or pull over to the side of the road.