Take 2026 West Virginia Permit Test 5

QUESTION 1 / 25

It is best to keep a space cushion:

Choose one answer below.

AOnly in back of your vehicle.✓BOnly on the left and right sides of your vehicle.✓COnly in front of the vehicle.✓DOn all sides of the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Choose one answer below.

AStaring at the roadway for long periods of time.✓BFrequent rest stops.✓CToo much sleep the night before your trip.✓DShort trips on expressways.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which statement about speed is true?

Choose one answer below.

ADriving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.✓BSpeeding can kill.✓CSpeeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.✓DBoth "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Choose one answer below.

ADeciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.✓BSimply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.✓CCalling a taxi.✓DDoing any of the above.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Choose one answer below.

AIncrease✓BMaintain✓CVary✓DReduce✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Choose one answer below.

AMake sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.✓BAlways yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.✓CYield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.✓DSlow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

Choose one answer below.

AWhite✓BBlue✓CGreen✓DOrange✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Downward-facing triangular signs:

Choose one answer below.

AIndicate school zones.✓BTell drivers to yield.✓CIndicate construction zones.✓DIndicate railroad crossings.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Choose one answer below.

AUnder no circumstances.✓BWhen you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.✓COnly when other vehicles yield.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

At night, it is hardest to see:

Choose one answer below.

ARoad signs.✓BPedestrians.✓COther motorists.✓DStreet lights.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Increase your following distance when:

Choose one answer below.

ADriving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.✓BExiting an expressway.✓CFollowing a motorcycle.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:

Choose one answer below.

AMay proceed through the intersection without stopping again.✓BMust stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.✓CMay slowly roll past the stop sign.✓DMay follow the vehicle directly ahead of you without stopping.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

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

Choose one answer below.

ASharp right turn.✓BA road joins from the right.✓CThe road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.✓DWinding road ahead.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Choose one answer below.

AFlat.✓BCurvy.✓CIn the sun.✓DShaded.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What do speed limit signs indicate?

Choose one answer below.

APotential driving speeds for the area✓BThe maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven✓CThe speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic✓DThe speed drivers should drive under poor conditions✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-no_righit_turn.png

Choose one answer below.

ANo right turns.✓BRight turns are permitted.✓CStop before turning right.✓DSharp curve ahead.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

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

Choose one answer below.

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 18 / 25

Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Choose one answer below.

AYour own reaction time.✓BThe time of day.✓CThe condition of your vehicle's brakes.✓DThe condition and type of your vehicle's tires.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Choose one answer below.

AOvercorrect.✓BTurn your steering wheel into traffic.✓CTurn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid.✓DRelease the steering wheel.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

This sign shows one type of: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/maryland-intersection.png

Choose one answer below.

AIntersection.✓BRoad curve.✓CRight turn.✓DLane change.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Choose one answer below.

AOver your right shoulder.✓BAt your side mirror.✓COver your left shoulder.✓DAt your rearview mirror.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Alcohol:

Choose one answer below.

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

QUESTION 23 / 25

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

Choose one answer below.

AWhite✓BRed✓CBlack✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Choose one answer below.

ADo not proceed until the children wave to you.✓BWatch for children walking along the side of the road.✓CAccelerate quickly.✓DTurn on your emergency flashers.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Defensive driving is:

Choose one answer below.

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.✓