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West Virginia DMV Sample Test

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1
School Buses & Stop Laws

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:

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A Continue driving without stopping.
B Stop until the lights stop flashing.
C Slow to 15 mph.
D Stop only if children are visible.
Why this answer

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 lanes. This is stricter than California, which exempts any divided highway with a median.

Source: W. Va. Code §17C-12-7
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

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A They mean all lanes go straight only
B They show the speed limit for each lane
C They show allowed movements from the lane
Why this answer

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

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

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A All traffic must stop
B Passing is required
C Your lane will end ahead
Why this answer

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

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a ROAD WORK / construction sign indicate?

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A A hospital zone begins
B A recreational area is ahead
C A work zone or temporary traffic condition is ahead
Why this answer

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

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

Blue signs usually provide information about ____.

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A services for road users
B mandatory speed limits
C work zones
Why this answer

Blue signs commonly identify services such as fuel, food, lodging, or hospital information.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a steady red traffic light mean?

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A Proceed if the intersection looks clear
B Slow down and continue with caution
C Stop and remain stopped until you may lawfully go
Why this answer

A steady red light requires a complete stop until the signal changes or a permitted turn can be made lawfully.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

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A Speed up before the light turns red
B Traffic on the cross street must stop
C The light is about to change and you should prepare to stop if you can safely do so
Why this answer

A steady yellow means the signal is about to change to red.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

What does a green arrow mean?

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A You may go any direction
B You may move in the direction of the arrow after yielding to any traffic already in the intersection and pedestrians
C You must stop first
Why this answer

A green arrow permits movement in the arrow\'s direction after yielding when required.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

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

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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