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2026 West Virginia Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 23
The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Through shallow water.
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B
More quickly.
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C
More slowly.
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D
Through deep water.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Slam on your brakes.
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D
Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
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A
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 4 / 23
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-yield.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
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B
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
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C
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
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D
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
Choose one answer below.
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 6 / 23
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
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B
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
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C
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
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D
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
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B
Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
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C
Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
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D
Look toward the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Pass with caution.
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C
Do not pass.
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D
Keep right on hills.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Choose one answer below.
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 10 / 23
Crossbuck signs indicate:
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A
Railroad crossings.
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B
School zones.
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C
No passing zones.
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D
Hospitals.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
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A
Straight ahead.
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B
Over your shoulder.
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C
At the center of the road
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D
To the right edge of the road.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:
Choose one answer below.
A
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
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B
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
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C
That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
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D
That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.
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QUESTION 13 / 23
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-low_clearance.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Steep grade ahead.
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B
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
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C
Low ground railroad crossing.
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D
Low clearance.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down until it passes you.
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B
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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C
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
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D
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Go the same speed.
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C
Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.
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D
Change lanes.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
Distracted driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
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 17 / 23
If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk to let them know you’re there.
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B
Move to the left lane.
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C
Yield.
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D
Speed up to pass.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard immediately.
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B
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
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C
Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
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D
Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.
Choose one answer below.
A
Combination solid and broken yellow
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B
Single broken yellow
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C
Double solid yellow
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D
Single broken white
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QUESTION 21 / 23
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 22 / 23
Motorcycles are entitled to:
Choose one answer below.
A
The bicycle lane.
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B
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
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C
Half the width of a lane.
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D
The width of the sidewalk.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
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B
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
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C
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
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D
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.
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