West Virginia Practice Test – Learner Driver USA

Welcome to the West Virginia Full Mock Test

This mock test will select random questions from our database, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated time limit. You will be shown correct answers and an explanation for each question at the end of the quiz.

Each question approximates the style and type used for your real knowledge test and comes from one of the following categories: Occupant Protection, Traffic Controls, Laws and Rules of the Road, Visual Search, Lane Control, Turns, Parking, Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Positioning, Sharing the Road, Special Driving Situations, Handling Emergencies, Driver Readiness, Alcohol and Drugs, Additional Driving Laws/Rules.

Instructions:

1. The test will begin after you select the Start Quiz button below.
2. For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
3. Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
4. A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click Submit to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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Why is it important for drivers to have their vision checked regularly?

To identify changes in vision that could affect safe driving.

To improve their reaction time.

To reduce the amount of sleep they need before driving.

To improve their hearing while driving.

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What does a crosshatched area next to a parking space generally indicate?

An overflow parking space.

A short-term parking space.

An area where you should not park.

A motorcycle-only parking space.

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Where should a driver look for authoritative information about distracted-driving laws in their state?

The state's driver handbook, DMV or highway-safety agency.

The vehicle owner's manual.

Social-media posts from other drivers.

The U.S. Constitution.

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What does a steady yellow traffic signal tell you?

The signal is malfunctioning.

Accelerate to clear the intersection.

Stop immediately regardless of whether doing so is safe.

The signal is changing to red; stop if you can do so safely.

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A farmer is moving cattle across the road ahead. What should you do?

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Drive around the animals on the shoulder.

Accelerate through before the cattle block the road.

Use your horn to make the cattle move faster.

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What should you do if your vehicle turn signals are not working or cannot be clearly seen?

Turn on your high beams.

Continue without signalling.

Sound your horn continuously.

Use the appropriate hand-and-arm signal when it is safe to do so.

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Another vehicle is already in an uncontrolled intersection. What should you do?

Use your horn to claim the right-of-way.

Yield and enter only when it is safe.

Speed up to pass through first.

Enter at the same time if you are traveling straight.

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What is an intersection?

A section of shoulder used by turning vehicles.

A place where two roadways meet or cross.

Any marked pedestrian crossing.

Any location with a speed-limit sign.

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When stopping near an intersection, what should you avoid?

Blocking a crosswalk.

Stopping before the stop line.

Checking for pedestrians.

Leaving space ahead of your vehicle.

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10.

Why should you reduce your speed in fog?

To give yourself more time to detect and react to hazards.

Because brakes become mechanically weaker in fog.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To prevent other vehicles' fog lights from dazzling you.

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11.

How many main types of driver distraction are commonly identified by NHTSA?

Five.

Two.

Four.

Three.

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12.

Why should you leave extra room when passing a motorcyclist in windy weather?

To reduce fuel consumption.

To prevent exhaust fumes reaching them.

To prevent your headlights from dazzling them.

A gust of wind could push the motorcycle sideways.

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13.

Your traffic light turns green. What should you do before entering the intersection?

Sound your horn before moving.

Check that the intersection is clear and watch for traffic that may not stop.

Enter immediately because all other traffic must stop.

Look only for pedestrians.

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14.

What should you do when passing a bicyclist in windy weather?

Pass as closely as possible.

Allow plenty of extra space.

Sound your horn continuously.

Flash your headlights.

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15.

After stopping at a flashing red signal, what should you do?

Proceed immediately because you have already stopped.

Yield as required and proceed when safe.

Remain stopped until the signal changes to green.

Reverse away from the intersection.

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16.

Your vehicle begins to skid while you are braking on a slippery road. What should you do?

Accelerate sharply.

Press the brake harder until the wheels remain locked.

Let go of the steering wheel.

Ease off the braking pressure as necessary to regain traction and steer smoothly where you want to go.

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17.

What does this sign require you to do?

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when appropriate.

Continue if no vehicles are visible.

Do not enter the road.

Yield without stopping.

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18.

What is the meaning of this sign?

U-turns are prohibited.

All turns are prohibited.

You must make a U-turn.

Only left turns are allowed.

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19.

You turn onto the wrong road. What should you do?

Continue forward and find a safe place to turn around or choose another route.

Stop and reverse immediately into the road you came from.

Sound your horn and reverse around the corner.

Reverse back when there appears to be a gap.

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20.

What is the meaning of this sign?

A school area or crossing is ahead; watch for children and obey applicable controls.

Children always have to wait for vehicles.

Only school buses may use the road.

You must stop at the sign.

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21.

Which factors should affect your choice of a safe driving speed?

Traffic only.

Weather only.

Traffic, road surface, visibility, weather, and other road users.

Pedestrians and bicyclists only.

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22.

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane primarily reserved for buses or other authorized transit vehicles.

A lane that all vehicles may use at any time.

A lane used only for parking buses.

A lane reserved only for emergency vehicles.

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23.

How does driving at a higher speed affect your ability to control your vehicle?

It makes it easier to avoid sudden hazards.

It gives you less time to react and can make the vehicle harder to control.

It gives you more time to react to hazards.

It shortens your stopping distance.

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24.

Which road users may require particular patience and awareness? Select all that apply.

Inexperienced drivers and riders.

Animals contained securely behind a fence.

Groups of adults standing away from the roadway.

Children.

25.

A vehicle ahead is travelling slowly. Should you honk to make the driver go faster?

Yes, provided you also flash your headlights.

No. Remain patient and keep a safe following distance.

Yes, whenever they are below the speed limit.

Yes, if you are in a hurry.

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