Take 2026 West Virginia Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 25

You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

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ADisregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.✓BStop as quickly as you can.✓CSlow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.✓DIncrease your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

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ARead the labels on the drug before driving.✓BDrink alcohol instead.✓CContinue to drive regardless of any warning labels.✓DDrive only during daylight hours.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

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 4 / 25

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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AHonk your horn to make others aware of your presence.✓BLook ahead and maintain a safe following distance.✓CDrive in the right lane only.✓DDrive more slowly than the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Emergency vehicles:

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AHave the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.✓BMay use a loudspeaker to give instructions.✓CMay follow each other.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

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AYour reflexes and reaction time slow down.✓BYour judgement of speed and distance is distorted.✓CYou are less alert.✓DYou calm down and can concentrate better.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

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AA bad driving habit.✓BA good driving habit.✓CUnnecessary.✓DNot necessary if you use the rearview mirror.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

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 9 / 25

What is a potential penalty for a first offense of driving under the influence?

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AThree years in the state penitentiary and a fine of $3,000✓BThree months in the county jail✓CTwo months in the county jail and a fine of $30✓DSix months in the county jail and a fine of $1,000✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

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AThe same thing as a stop sign.✓BThe traffic signal is broken.✓CYou do not have to come to a complete stop.✓DDriving conditions are dangerous.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When driving in fog, you should use your:

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ALow beam headlights.✓BHigh beam headlights.✓CParking lights.✓DHazard flashers.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Many crashes are caused by:

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ADrivers traveling too fast for conditions.✓BDrivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.✓CDrivers yielding the right-of-way.✓DDrivers maintaining a four-second following distance.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

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ARegardless of your direction.✓BOnly if it is following you.✓COnly if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

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ATomato juice and lime✓BHot coffee✓CFresh air✓DOnly time✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

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

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APedestrians ahead.✓BEnd of construction zone.✓CSchool crossing ahead.✓DFlagger ahead.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

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ALook into the left side mirror.✓BLook into the right side mirror.✓CLook into the rearview mirror.✓DLook over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

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AGet out of the car and go for help.✓BLay down in your car and go to sleep.✓CWalk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.✓DStay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

You may not park:

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AOn a hill.✓BIn a parking lot.✓COn a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.✓DWithin 12 inches of the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

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AIt is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.✓BYou must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.✓CNot all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

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AIs not required to stop.✓BIs required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.✓CShould stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.✓DShould stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-one_way(2).png

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ANo right turn.✓BCurve.✓CTurn right or left.✓DTraffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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AIncreases your field of vision.✓BDecreases your field of vision.✓CMakes it easier to see cross traffic.✓DHas no effect on your field of vision.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

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AThe maximum speed limit.✓BA speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.✓CA speed that is safe for existing conditions.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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AIs a very safe driver.✓BAlways has the right-of-way.✓CShould not let following cars pass.✓DMay create a dangerous driving environment.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

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AMoved the injured away from the scene immediately.✓BAlways leave the injured where they are.✓CNot move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.✓DStay away from the injured.✓