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2026 West Virginia Permit Test 20
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QUESTION 1 / 24
As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
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A
Slows down your reactions.
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B
Makes you feel less confident.
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C
Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.
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D
Decreases the number of driving errors.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
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0.05 percent.
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B
0.08 percent.
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C
0.02 percent.
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D
0.1 percent.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
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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 4 / 24
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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A
Merging traffic
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B
Proceed with caution.
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C
Pedestrian crossing
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D
Come to a full stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
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That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
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B
That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
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C
To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:
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A
The maximum speed limit.
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B
A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.
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C
A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
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As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
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B
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
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C
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
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D
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
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A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-left_turn_yield_on_green.png
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A
Left turn yield on green.
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B
One-way.
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C
Cattle crossing.
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D
Two-way left turn.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
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A
Less dangerous.
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B
No more or less dangerous.
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C
More dangerous.
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D
Easier on your eyes.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
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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 12 / 24
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
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A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Red
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D
Black
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QUESTION 13 / 24
This sign is used to warn drivers: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-lane_ends_merge_left(2).png
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That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
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B
That the road curves ahead.
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C
About upcoming intersections.
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D
About road construction.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
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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 15 / 24
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
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As long as you aren't driving.
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B
If you are riding in the back seat.
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C
If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
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A
Drink coffee before driving.
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B
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
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C
Take a cold shower before driving.
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D
Stop drinking one half hour before driving.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Distracted driving is:
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Very uncommon.
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B
Extremely risky behavior.
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C
Nothing to be concerned about.
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D
No less safe than driving under any other conditions.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
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Speed up to beat the red light.
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B
Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
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C
Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
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D
Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
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A
Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
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B
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
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C
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
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A
Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.
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B
Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
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C
Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
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D
Drive in either lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
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Get out of the car and go for help.
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B
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
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C
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
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D
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:
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Loud noises.
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B
Excess air pollution.
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C
Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.
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D
Falling vehicle parts.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
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That drivers should come to a complete stop.
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B
That an action is forbidden.
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C
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
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D
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
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A
Slow down at the light.
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B
Drive carefully without stopping.
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C
Merge to the right.
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D
Stop before entering the intersection.
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