Take 2026 West Virginia Permit Test 18

QUESTION 1 / 24

Motorcycles are entitled to:

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AThe bicycle lane.✓BThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.✓CHalf the width of a lane.✓DThe width of the sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

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AA flashing yellow light✓BA flashing red light✓CA solid yellow light✓DA solid red light✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

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AHas the right-of-way.✓BShould yield to drivers already on the public road.✓CMay force their way into traffic.✓DCan assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

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AA loss of hearing.✓BPollution.✓CCarbon monoxide poisoning.✓DPoor engine performance.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hospital_emergency_services_to_the_right.png

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AHighway changes ahead and to the right.✓BHiking trails ahead and to the right.✓CHotel ahead and to the right.✓DHospital ahead and to the right.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

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AYes.✓BNo.✓CIf there is no oncoming traffic.✓DIf the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-yield.png

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ADrive with caution and be ready to slow down.✓BDo not drive in this lane.✓CYou must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.✓DSlow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

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ARailroad crossing ahead.✓BPedestrian crossing ahead.✓CPassing is not permitted from either direction.✓DPassing is permitted from either direction.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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AVehicles in the roundabout.✓BBicyclists in the roundabout.✓CPedestrians in the roundabout.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

Defensive driving is:

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AIdentifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.✓BDefending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.✓CFollowing the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.✓DQuickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

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AHigh speeds✓BSlow speeds✓CNight drives✓DUphill inclines✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

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AEven if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.✓BOnly when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.✓COnly if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.✓DIf the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When entering a street from a driveway, you:

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AMust drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.✓BMust honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.✓CMust stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.✓DCan disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

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ASlow down until it passes you.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CMotion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.✓DMerge into the right lane and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

Alcohol:

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ASlows reflexes and reaction time.✓BPuts you to sleep.✓CWakes you up.✓DImproves your judgment.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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ADrive faster than surrounding traffic.✓BDrive at the maximum posted speed limit.✓CSlow down.✓DDrive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

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AContinually scan the entire road and all roadsides.✓BStare straight ahead at all times.✓CDrive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.✓DMaintain focus toward the middle of the road.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

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AEnsure that your tires have good tread depth.✓BEnsure that your tires are properly inflated.✓CReduce your speed when driving in the rain.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

Passing is prohibited:

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AIn a curve.✓BWithin 100 feet of an intersection.✓CIf your lane is next to a solid yellow centerline.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

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AA deaf person.✓BA person involved with a traffic study.✓CA blind person.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

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AMove forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.✓BKeep a steady pace.✓CStay in the driver's blind spot.✓DHonk to let them know you are there.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

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ADrive using your four-way flashers.✓BDrive using your parking lights.✓CNot turn on any vehicle lights.✓DTurn on your headlights.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

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ADrivers may pass if it is safe to do so.✓BBoth lanes travel in the same direction.✓CDrivers may not pass.✓DDrivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

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AReach down and attempt to pull it up.✓BShift to park.✓CShift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.✓DTurn the engine off.✓