Test Format

25

Total questions

76%

Passing score

19/25

Min. correct

Multiple choice

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⚠ Memorize this — West Virginia-specific

Must stop for school buses with flashing red lights on ANY road, including divided highways without barriers.

💡 Pro tip

Mountain-road downshifting and runaway-truck ramps are tested specifically — review the mountain driving chapter.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. On a four-lane divided highway in West Virginia WITHOUT a physical barrier, when a school bus shows flashing red lights on the opposite side, you must:

   Answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing.

   West Virginia has one of the strictest school-bus laws: drivers must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on ANY road, including divided highways, UNLESS a physical barrier separates the lan...

2. 2. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

   Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane

   Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

3. 3. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: Your lane will end ahead

   A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

4. 4. What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?

   Answer: A work zone or temporary traffic condition is ahead

   Orange construction signs warn of work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes