West Virginia DMV is administered by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Charleston. The official West Virginia written knowledge exam has 25 questions, and drivers must answer 19 correctly (76%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real West Virginia DMV test.
What makes the West Virginia DMV test unique?
West Virginia's exam covers mountain-road downshifting, coal-truck interactions, runaway-truck ramps, and the state's strict school-bus laws.
West Virginia requires drivers to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on any road — including divided highways without a physical barrier.
Runaway-truck ramp identification is a WV-specific test topic given the mountainous terrain.
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287 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
Seat belts should be used by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
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Texting while driving is dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
The safest way to use a phone while driving is to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
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Airbags are most effective when ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
At night you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
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In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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On snow or ice you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Strong crosswinds can be especially dangerous for ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
When should you NOT pass another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you cannot complete a pass safely?
Alabama Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Good steering control begins with ____.
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What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Alabama Driver Manual
What is the purpose of a speed limit?
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Why is following distance important?
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What does the 3-second rule for following distance mean?
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Why are lane markings important?
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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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Once you are inside a roundabout you should generally ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
If you approach a yield sign, you must ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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What should you do if warning lights are flashing at a railroad crossing?
Alabama Driver Manual
You should never ____ at a railroad crossing.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about roundabouts is NOT correct?
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What should you do before turning right on red where permitted?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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What should you do when not park?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
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What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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What does it mean to 'double park'?
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What should you do when make a U-turn only?
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What should you do if you must stop on the roadway because of an emergency?
Alaska Driver Manual
When should you cancel your turn signal?
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A motorcycle is entitled to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
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Before opening a door next to traffic you should check for ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
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What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
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What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
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What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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What does it mean to 'share the road with motorcycles'?
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Which of the following is true about sharing the road with cyclists?
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Which of the following is true about pedestrian right-of-way?
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What should you do when passing a large truck?
Alaska Driver Manual
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Explanation: West Virginia's BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and older. A BAC of 0.15% or higher is aggravated DUI with harsher penalties.
Explanation: Crashes involving injury, death, or apparent total property damage of $1,000 or more must be reported immediately by the quickest means to local police or the county sheriff/State Police.
Explanation: A Wrong Way sign means you are traveling against the lawful direction of traffic and should not continue.
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