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2026 West Virginia Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What may help drivers conserve gasoline?
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Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
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B
Accelerating quickly.
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C
Slowing down gradually.
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D
Braking abruptly.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
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The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
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B
The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
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C
Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
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D
One driver should proceed without stopping.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
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Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:
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Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
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B
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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C
Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
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D
Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:
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The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
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B
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
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C
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign:
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Warns of existing or possible hazards.
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B
Alerts drivers to school zones.
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C
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
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D
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
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Stop where you are.
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B
Pull over to the right and stop.
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C
Speed up to get out of the way.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
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Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
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B
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
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C
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
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D
May drive straight through the intersection.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To help prevent crashes, you should:
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Communicate with other road users.
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B
Ignore other drivers on the road.
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C
Drive only on side streets and back roads.
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D
Avoid driving during rush hour.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When changing lanes you should not:
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Check your side and rearview mirrors.
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B
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
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C
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
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D
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When preparing to turn left, drivers should:
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Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
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B
Move into the left lane.
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C
Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Larger vehicles have:
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Larger blind spots.
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B
Smaller blind spots.
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C
No blind spots.
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D
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-center_turn_lane.png
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You may make left turns.
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B
You may make U-turns.
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C
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
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There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
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B
There are pedestrians crossing.
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C
You are turning right.
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D
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
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You cannot see without moving your head.
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B
Directly behind your vehicle.
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C
You see in your rearview mirror.
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D
You see in your side mirror.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
On slippery roads, you should:
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Slow down.
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B
Drive more quickly.
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C
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
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D
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
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A
Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
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B
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
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C
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
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D
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A red traffic signal light means that you must:
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Stop at the stop line.
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B
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
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C
Stop before entering the intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
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Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-divided_highway_ahead.png
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Do not pass.
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B
Do not enter.
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C
No turn on red.
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D
Keep right.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
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They’re difficult to see in traffic.
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B
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
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C
They always have the right-of-way.
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D
They don’t have rearview mirrors.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Before turning left, it is important to:
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Sound your horn.
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B
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
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C
Swing to the right side of your lane.
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D
Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The road is the most dangerous:
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After it rains.
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B
After it has been raining for a couple of hours.
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C
When it begins to rain.
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D
Before it rains.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
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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