West Virginia
Driving Practice Test

If you want to operate a motor vehicle in West Virginia, you’ll need to go through the entire permitting process. That means passing the WV permit test an working your way up to passing the WV driving test to earn your license. If you want to drive the winding roads of West Virginia you’ll need to prepare to pass the tests, which you’ll be able to do with our WV DMV practice tests. Many people fail on their first try during their driving test, don’t add your name to that list. Prepare yourself with our full array of tests. Our tests are designed to replicate the same types of questions you’ll see on the driver’s knowledge test, including road signs and West Virginia traffic laws. We can help you whether you’re looking to earn your West Virginia’s learner’s permit, driver’s license, motorcycle license or CDL. Our tests are completely free, so feel free to take them as often as you’d like. You will be presented with 25 questions and you must answer 19 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

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If you are stopped at a law enforcement traffic stop what should you do?

Roll your window down and have your license and registration ready.

Exit your vehicle.

Turn your engine off.

Remain inside your car and keep hands in clear view.

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If an emergency vehicle is behind you, ______ you pull over to the edge of the road to let them pass.

only if they signal they want to pass

only if it is approaching

none of the answers are correct

regardless of your direction

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What does it mean when you see a steady red light on a traffic signal?

None of the answers listed.

After stopping, you may turn left on any street unless prohibited by signs.

You must make a complete stop and wait for the light to change before turning.

After stopping, you may turn right unless prohibited by signs.

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You are following another vehicle within 200 feet at night, what should you do?

Increase your following distance, you are too close.

Dim your high-beam headlights.

Use high-beam headlights.

Look to the right shoulder to reduce glare from their headlights.

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How many people are you allowed to transport with an class C commercial driver's license permit?

15-20.

10-25.

18 or more.

16 or more.

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If you are driving a vehicle with a load how many flags or red lamps must you have mounted and visible from each side?

Always 2

1-2 depending on the size of the load

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If you want to turn immediately after an intersection when should you signal?

Signal just after you pass through the intersection.

Signal just before making the turn.

Signal in the middle of the intersection.

Signal before passing through the intersection.

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While on multi-lane roads ________ if you drive alongside other vehicles. Avoid doing this.

you may not see the vehicle behind you

all of the answers are correct

someone may crowd your lane

you may not see the vehicles in front of you

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If you are turning and a pedestrian is crossing and there is no traffic light who must yield?

The driver

The pedestrian

You, if you are in a large vehicle

You may pass if you can do it without being near the pedestrian

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If you see ________ that means you must slow down and use caution when traveling through the intersection.

yellow flashing lights

any color light

red flashing lights

alternating red and yellow lights

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You should ______ if another car is in danger of hitting you.

stop the vehicle or change directions

flash your headlights

use your emergency lights

honk your horn

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It is _________ to ignore road closed signs or barricades in a flooded area.

dangerous and illegal

only allowed when seeking alternate routes

only allowed if you don't see any water on the road

only allowed if you have a large vehicle

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What is this sign warning you about?

Road curves ahead

Road narrows

One-way street ahead

Lane ends, merge left

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Regarding driving on the freeway which of the following answers is FALSE?

Freeways are designed to handle higher-speed traffic safely.

All of the answers are correct.

Enter a freeway smoothly by accelerating on the entrance ramp to match the speed of traffic.

You should cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting a freeway.

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If you see an emblem with red reflective borders and an orange fluorescent center what does that mean?

A highway maintenance vehicle.

A vehicle with a wide load.

A slow moving vehicle.

A vehicle that make frequent stops.

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In what situation are you required to stop your vehicle while driving?

In all of the listed situations.

Where there is a red light

At an intersection with a stop sign

When a traffic officer orders you to stop

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While driving on an interstate highway you miss your exit, what should you do?

When safe cross over the median.

Drive back to the exit on the shoulder.

Back up if the way is clear and return to your exit.

Turn around only after getting off at the next exit.

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What are built on steep mountain grades to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers?

escape ramps

deceleration lanes

exit lanes

speed pumps

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What should you do if you see a vehicle heading towards you in your lane?

Steer left, blow your horn, and brake.

Brake hard and blow your horn.

Steer right, blow your horn, and brake.

None of the answers are correct.

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Carbon monoxide is a gas produced by engines, what is another fact about it?

It is blue.

It smells like smog.

It has no smell.

It is only dangerous to small children.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

Lane ends

Multiple lanes ahead

Stop sign ahead

Crossroads ahead

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What should you allow more of when you are following a vehicle that make stops often?

a greater following distance

more space on your left

more space on your right

all of the answers are correct

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What should you do if driving in bad weather?

Increase speed to reach your final destination more quickly

Increase the "two-second" rule

Turn on high-beam headlights

All of the answers are correct

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Where should you pass another vehicle while on a two-lane road?

You should not pass on a two-lane road.

Only on the right of the vehicle.

On whichever lane is clear.

Only on the left of the vehicle.

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What side of the road should you look towards while a vehicle with their high-beams on is passing you?

The center of the road

Above their vehicle

The right side

The left side

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Drivers License

How To Get A West Virginia Drivers License

West Virginia has a three-step graduated driver’s license program. To obtain your learner’s permit, you must be 15 years old and present to the DMV in person. Your parent or guardian has to co-sign the Application for a Driver’s License or Photo ID Card. You have to bring these items along as well: proof of school enrollment, proof of identity, proof of school enrollment, and a $5 permit fee. You have to pass a vision exam, and a 25 question written knowledge test with at least 19 correct.The WV DMV does offer special accommodations like a separate testing room, oral test, and tests in different languages, but these have to be set up ahead of time. If you fail, you must wait five days to retake the test and pay a $3.00 fee. Once you pass, you are only allowed to drive with an adult who is 21 years old or older, and whose license is in good standing. You must drive and log 50 practice hours, with 10 being at night.To obtain your intermediate license, you have to be 16 years old, completed your driving hours, and had your permit for a minimum of six months. If you’ve accomplished that, present to the DMV in person and fill out the 50-Hour Certification Log for Driver’s License Application Under Age 18, and schedule your road skills test. Next, pass your skills test, provide proof of identity, provide proof of school enrollment, surrender your learner’s permit, and finally pay the $5 intermediate driver’s license fee.To obtain your unrestricted driver’s license, you must be at least 17 years old. You have to have your intermediate license for one year and have no traffic violations in that year. Go to your local DMV and surrender your intermediate license and pay the $2.50 fee. This fee reoccurs every year until you turn 21.If you’re new to the state, you have 30 days to transfer your license. You must go to the DMV in person and surrender your old license. You will have to pass a vision exam, and if your license is expired, pass a written and road skills exam. Bring the required proof of identity, Social Security number, and residency. Finally, pay the $15 fee.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the West Virginia Driver's License Test

There’s an almost endless list of advice for people taking the driving test for the first time, but these are some tried and true methods that can help you succeed when your test day arrives.

Get behind the wheel as often as you can. The more comfortable you get taking practice tests for your permit, driver’s license and road test, the more mentally prepared you’ll be when exam day comes.
Read, and re-read the West Virginia driver’s handbook. This should be your number one resource for any questions you have on driving laws and requirements for gaining your driver’s license. Even the best online resources may leave some out of date information online, so make sure you have the current year’s driver’s handbook to double check any information you think may be questionable online.

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It’s the oldest cliche in the book but get some rest the night before your exam. Being tired can only hurt your performance, so don’t let that happen. The same goes with making sure you have something to eat. Being hungry is a distraction that you can’t afford when you’re trying to pass your driving test.
Don’t panic if you come to a question you don’t know the answer to. Remember, you don’t need to answer every question correctly, you just need to pass. So if you run into a question or two that you’re not sure of, do your best to eliminate obviously wrong answers and make an educated guess.

Additional Information

West Virginia DMV Information

For information on your driver’s license status in the state of West Virginia, or to review your driving record, or find information on a WV driver license renewal, follow the link below.

Website: ttps://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 800.642.9066
Email: [email protected]

To find West Virginia DMV locations visit: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/west-virginia/

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