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2026 West Virginia Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 23
What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?
Choose one answer below.
A
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.
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B
Nothing will happen.
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C
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.
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D
The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
Traffic signs and pavement markings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must always be obeyed.
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B
Are merely suggestions.
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C
Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
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D
Must be followed only when a police officer is present.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
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B
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
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C
Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
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D
Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.
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QUESTION 4 / 23
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/montana-right_and_left_curves.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The highway ahead curves only to the right.
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B
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
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C
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
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D
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
Alcohol causes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Loss of concentration.
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B
Poor coordination.
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C
Slower judgment.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 23
When driving on slick roads, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Take turns more slowly than usual.
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B
Change lanes quickly.
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C
Accelerate quickly.
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D
Brake hard.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go to the next exit.
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B
Make a U-turn through the median.
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C
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
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D
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get some coffee.
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B
Open your window.
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C
Stop driving.
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D
Turn on the radio.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
Which of the following statements is true?
Choose one answer below.
A
A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
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B
You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
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C
Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 23
If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop.
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B
Call the police.
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C
Determine if anyone is injured.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Turn on your headlights.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Check your mirrors and blind spots.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and get through the intersection.
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B
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.
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C
Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
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D
Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.
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QUESTION 13 / 23
To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.
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B
Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.
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C
Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.
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D
Quickly pass under any lowering gates.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
Always signal when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Changing lanes.
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B
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
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C
Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an object on the roadway.
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B
Traffic is coming from the right.
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C
The road is curving sharply to the left.
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D
There is a merge point ahead.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
Do not pass:
Choose one answer below.
A
On a hill or curve.
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B
When school bus lights are flashing.
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C
When approaching an intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
Choose one answer below.
A
The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
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B
The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.
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C
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.
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D
There is no effect because they are different substances.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
To drive safely at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your following distance.
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B
Not drive if you are tired.
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C
Make sure your headlights are working properly.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proof of insurance.
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B
Their license.
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C
Proof of registration.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
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B
Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.
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C
Continue driving and use the next exit.
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D
Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.
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QUESTION 21 / 23
The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.
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B
Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.
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C
Help cure your illness.
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D
Improve your driving ability.
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QUESTION 22 / 23
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
Choose one answer below.
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Follow the directions given by the flagger.
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B
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.
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C
Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.
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D
Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
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B
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
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C
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
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D
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.
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