West Virginia permit test practice
Mr. Driver’s Ed is a free study app for the written knowledge test you take for a learner’s permit in West Virginia. It has no ads, and every question in it cites the page of the official handbook it was written from, so you can check any answer against the book. Here are ten of its West Virginia questions, each with its answer, the reason, and its citation.
Ten West Virginia practice questions
These are taken word for word from the app’s West Virginia question bank. The handbook is Driver's Licensing Handbook. Each citation gives the page number printed on the handbook’s own page.
Signs, Signals & Markings
1 of 10
What does a steady circular yellow traffic light mean?
- Traffic must come to a complete stop
- The green light is ending and will change to redCorrect
- Pedestrians may begin crossing
- Left turns are now permitted
Why: The handbook explains a steady circular yellow light means the green light is ending and about to change to red.
Signs, Signals & Markings
2 of 10
Under West Virginia law, when is a right turn on red permitted?
- Only where a green arrow is also displayed
- Only at intersections with no cross traffic
- At the intersection of two two-way streets, after stopping and yieldingCorrect
- Never, unless a sign specifically allows it
Why: The handbook states a driver may turn right on red at the intersection of two-way streets after yielding to all other traffic and pedestrians.
Right-of-Way
3 of 10
Whose directions override the message of any traffic sign, signal, or road marking?
- A tow truck operator
- A police officerCorrect
- A construction flagger, in every circumstance
- A school crossing guard, in every circumstance
Why: The handbook states that the directions of a police officer overrule the message of any sign, signal, or road marking.
Right-of-Way
4 of 10
When a driver ahead of you is attempting to parallel park, what should you do?
- Pass them quickly on the left before they finish
- Sound your horn to signal them to hurry
- Provide them ample space to complete the maneuverCorrect
- Pull directly behind them and wait with your flashers on
Why: The handbook instructs drivers to provide ample space to the driver in front who is parallel parking.
Speed & Following Distance
5 of 10
Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum designated speed limit on a West Virginia interstate?
- 65 mph
- 62 mph
- 70 mphCorrect
- 60 mph
Why: The handbook lists the designated maximum interstate speed as 70 mph unless otherwise posted.
Turning & Parking
6 of 10
When angle parking, how far out from the parked vehicles should you remain while approaching the space?
- At least ten feet away, parallel to the curb
- At least five feet, parallel to the curbCorrect
- Right against the parked vehicles
- At least two car lengths back
Why: The handbook instructs drivers to remain parallel to the curb, at least five feet out, when approaching an angle parking space.
Adverse Conditions
7 of 10
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks with a train approaching, what does the handbook say to do?
- Stay in the vehicle and brace for impact
- Get out of the vehicle and proceed to a safe locationCorrect
- Try to push the vehicle off the tracks yourself
- Rev the engine repeatedly to try restarting it
Why: The handbook instructs drivers to get out of the vehicle and proceed to a safe location if stalled on tracks with a train coming.
Sharing the Road
8 of 10
In dry conditions, how many seconds should you wait after passing a truck before merging back in front of it?
- One second
- Two secondsCorrect
- Five seconds
- Ten seconds
Why: The handbook's truck safety guidance recommends the two-second rule: after passing, give two seconds before merging to the right.
Alcohol & Teen (GDL) Laws
9 of 10
Before reinstating driving privileges after a DUI-related revocation, what must the driver complete according to the handbook?
- A defensive driving course only
- A written apology letter to the DMV
- A one-year waiting period with no other requirements
- A prescribed Safety and Treatment programCorrect
Why: The handbook requires completion of a prescribed Safety and Treatment program before DUI-related driving privileges can be reinstated.
License Rules
10 of 10
According to the handbook, what happens if your driver's license was valid at the time of arrest and you produce it in court or to the arresting officer?
- You are still automatically convicted regardless of producing the valid license
- You will not be convicted for failing to provide your license at the stopCorrect
- You must pay a reinstatement fee even though the license was valid
- Your license is suspended pending a hearing
Why: The handbook states you will not be convicted if your license was valid at the time and you can produce it in court or to the officer.
The West Virginia practice exam
The app’s West Virginia practice exam: 25 questions, 19 to pass, graded at the end — the same shape as the official test.
This is practice. The official test and its rules come from West Virginia, not from this app.
The official handbook
- Handbook
- Driver's Licensing Handbook
- Edition the questions were written from
- Revised 07/2022
- Published by
- WV Division of Motor Vehicles
- Official source
- dmv.wv.gov
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