West Virginia Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: They all contain about the same amount of alcohol

The amount of alcohol in a one-ounce shot of 100-proof whiskey, a six-ounce glass of wine, and a 12-ounce can of beer is the same. Switching drink types does not reduce your alcohol intake.

Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal quickly and shift to a lower gear

If your brakes fail, pump the brake pedal quickly, shift to a lower gear, and look for a place to slow down and stop off the roadway. Use the parking brake, holding the release so you can ease off if the wheels lock.

Correct answer: Within 30 days

New residents who want to drive in West Virginia must apply for a WV driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency. A valid, unexpired out-of-state license may be transferred after a vision screening and a brief alcohol awareness course.

Correct answer: Illegal and discourteous, and should be avoided

Avoid double parking. It is illegal and discourteous. Make certain your vehicle is completely off the traveled portion of the road when you park.

Correct answer: Carried in your vehicle at all times, along with a valid registration card

A certificate or other proof of West Virginia liability insurance must be carried in your vehicle at all times, along with a valid registration card. An image displayed on a wireless device is also valid proof.

Correct answer: Oncoming traffic

When making a left turn, you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. If oncoming vehicles will reach the intersection at about the same time, wait until it is safe to turn.

Correct answer: The traffic already on the interstate

Traffic on the interstate has the right-of-way. You cannot always count on other drivers seeing you or moving over to give you room, so adjust your speed to merge into a gap.

Correct answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone

The pennant shape marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. It is posted on the left side of the road to reinforce the pavement markings.

Correct answer: The higher the speed, the less time you have to spot hazards and act

Your speed helps determine how much time you have to react. The higher the speed, the less time you have to spot hazards, judge the speed of other vehicles, and avoid mistakes.

Correct answer: Switch off your turn signal

Switch off your turn signal after completing the turn. Driving with a turn signal on when you do not intend to turn can create confusion for other drivers.

Correct answer: 21 years old

The legal drinking age in West Virginia is 21. Drivers under 21 are also subject to a zero-tolerance law for driving with any measurable alcohol in their system.

Correct answer: There are air bubbles in the brake line

When you push the brake pedal it should feel firm and not go more than halfway to the floor. If it feels spongy, air bubbles may be in the brake line; if it keeps going down, you may have a leak.

Correct answer: You must retest, going through the full examination process as a first-time applicant

Any person renewing a WV driver’s license that has been expired for six months or more is required to retest and go through the full examination process, providing all documents required of a first-time applicant.

Correct answer: Look carefully for bicycles, motorcycles, or larger vehicles that might be passing

Getting out of your vehicle on the street side can be dangerous. Always look carefully for bicycles, motorcycles, or larger vehicles that might be passing — the drivers may not see you in time to keep from hitting your open door.

Correct answer: Surrender the vehicle registration plate to the DMV

If your insurance is cancelled for any reason, you must surrender the vehicle registration plate to the DMV. Failure to keep required insurance can result in suspension of your license and registration.

Correct answer: Slow down before the intersection and yield to vehicles already there and approaching

At an intersection with a yield sign, slow down before reaching it and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection and to approaching traffic.

Correct answer: In the deceleration (exit) lane, not on the interstate itself

Never slow down on the interstate. Most exits have a deceleration lane; wait until you are in it, then brake gently until your speed matches the posted exit-ramp limit.

Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead

A round yellow-and-black sign is the advance warning for a railroad crossing ahead. Be prepared to stop for any train and watch for the crossbuck at the tracks.

Correct answer: When on emergency duty with its emergency signal equipment operating and other road users are not endangered

Authorized emergency vehicles may exceed the posted speed limits when on emergency duty with emergency signal equipment operating, as long as other road users are not endangered.

Correct answer: Left turn

A left arm pointing straight out means a left turn. An arm pointing up means a right turn, and an arm pointing down means slow or stop.