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2026 West Virginia Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 24
On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
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A
Turning on your car radio.
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B
Slowing down.
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C
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
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D
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.
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A
Flashing yellow
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B
Steady green
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C
Steady red
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D
Flashing red
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QUESTION 3 / 24
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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A
Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
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A
The start of a no passing zone.
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B
A railroad crossing is ahead.
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C
A school zone is ahead.
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D
The presence of construction work.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.
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B
Not use your high beam headlights.
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C
Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
You must stop for a school bus:
Choose one answer below.
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That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.
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B
When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.
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C
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.
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D
Whenever the driver waves at you.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:
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A
Railroad crossing ahead.
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B
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
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C
Passing is not permitted from either direction.
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D
Passing is permitted from either direction.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-intersection_ahead.png
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A
Crossroad ahead.
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B
Flagger ahead.
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C
Lane ends.
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D
Turn right or go straight.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?
Choose one answer below.
A
Beer, wine, and other liquor
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B
Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines
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C
Inhalants, such as glue or paint
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
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B
When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
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C
Only when driving in rural areas.
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D
When driving under adverse weather conditions
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QUESTION 11 / 24
To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
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A
Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
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B
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
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C
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
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D
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.
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B
Stop and wait for a green light.
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Signs that are colored orange are:
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A
Work zone signs.
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B
Regulatory signs.
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C
School zone signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
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A
Whoever started moving last
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B
The driver
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C
Whoever is slower
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D
The pedestrian
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QUESTION 15 / 24
If involved in an accident, a driver should:
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A
Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
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B
Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
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C
Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull onto the shoulder.
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B
Split the difference.
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C
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
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D
Pass the bike quickly.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
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A
Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
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B
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
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C
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Work zone signs mean:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is summer.
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B
You must immediately stop and back up.
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C
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.
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D
You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
When in a travel lane on the roadway:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may stop to drop off passengers.
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B
You may stop to look up an address.
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C
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
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D
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
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A
A rectangular red sign.
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B
A circular green sign.
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C
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
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D
A triangular orange sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?
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Avoid sudden stops.
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B
Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.
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C
Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
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B
Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
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C
Speed up as he or she is passing you.
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D
Block the passing lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Excessive stops.
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B
Sudden stops.
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C
Sudden turns.
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D
Excessive speed.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
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B
Shift to park.
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C
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
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D
Turn the engine off.
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