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2026 West Virginia Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
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B
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
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C
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
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D
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-one_way.png
Choose one answer below.
A
One-way traffic.
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B
Two-way left turn.
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C
Two-way traffic.
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D
Minimum speed limit.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
Choose one answer below.
A
Either one
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B
The vehicle on the left
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C
The vehicle on the right
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D
Neither
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turning on your headlights.
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B
Reducing your speed.
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C
Turning on your windshield wipers.
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D
Looking for road edge markings to guide you.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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B
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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C
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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D
Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely on your mirrors.
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B
Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
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C
Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
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D
Always check your blind spot.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-directional_arrow_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
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B
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
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C
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
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D
There is a crossroad to your right.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.
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B
Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.
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C
Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.
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D
Keep your front wheels straight.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.
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B
Always stop before crossing the tracks.
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C
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
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D
Speed up to beat any oncoming train.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Your body gets rid of approximately:
Choose one answer below.
A
Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
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B
One alcoholic drink an hour.
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C
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A small vehicle may begin to float in only ____ of water.
Choose one answer below.
A
One foot
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B
Two inches
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C
Six inches
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D
Two feet
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You may cross double solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass a slow-moving truck.
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B
To turn into a driveway.
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C
To pass another car.
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D
Under no conditions.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
As a pedestrian, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
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B
Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
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C
Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
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D
Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On an incline.
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B
At an intersection.
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C
At a stop sign.
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D
At a toll plaza.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
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B
Slow down before you enter the curve.
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C
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
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D
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Under ideal driving conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least:
Choose one answer below.
A
Three to four seconds.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Five to seven seconds.
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D
10 seconds.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When approaching a school bus that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must stop:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within 50 feet of the bus.
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B
Within 40 feet of the bus.
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C
Within 30 feet of the bus.
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D
Before reaching the bus.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Regulatory signs.
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B
Warning signs.
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C
Information signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Pentagonal signs indicate:
Choose one answer below.
A
No passing zones.
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B
School zones.
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C
Speed limits.
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D
Railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
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B
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
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C
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
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D
Stay near the right edge of your lane.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
The most common color of warning signs is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Red.
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B
Yellow.
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C
Green.
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D
Blue.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Yellow and white
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D
Yellow, white, and black
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A work zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be moving or stationary.
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B
Is marked with black and white signs.
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C
Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
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B
Toward the right side of the road.
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C
Toward the left side of the road.
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D
Straight down the middle of the road.
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