West Virginia Written Test Practice – Questions & Answers

Passing is prohibited when a vehicle in front of you has stopped at an intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross.

A circular sign is used to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

West Virginia requires a yearly inspection of all vehicles to ensure they are in safe driving condition. Your vehicle must be checked at an inspection station displaying an official state inspection station sign.

Turn on your headlights from sunset to sunrise, during fog, smoke, rain, or at any other time when persons and vehicles cannot be seen clearly at a distance of 500 feet.

At night and on overcast or rainy days, you will need all the light possible to see and be seen properly. If you turn on your headlights a little early, you will help other drivers see you.

A certificate of insurance or other proof of insurance must be carried in your vehicle at all times along with a valid vehicle registration card. In the event of a crash, you must present this certificate or other proof to any investigating officer. You must also show the certificate at the time of annual vehicle inspection.

You are required to stop when:

• The electrical or mechanical warning devices are flashing.
• The crossing gate is lowered.
• A human flagger is warning of an approaching train.
• An approaching train is clearly visible and is in close proximity to the railroad-highway grade crossing.

Do not proceed until you can do so safely.

Sometimes you may experience emotional states of anger, worry, or fear. You should attempt to control these emotions and gain self-control before driving.

Slippery when wet.

This section of highway is more slippery than other roads when wet. Reduce your speed.

A yield sign is a downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. You will see no other signs of this shape on the highway.

Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Yield signs are usually placed where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

Sharp turn. The road will make a sharp turn. The turn is too sharp to take at the regular highway speed. An advisory speed sign may be attached.

You must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, or when they are crossing a sidewalk that crosses an alley entrance or driveway. Always yield to pedestrians before making a turn.

Drivers must use extreme care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, especially in areas where special hazards exist, such as school zones, bus stops, playgrounds, and parks.

Make sure it is safe to turn. Check traffic to the front and rear of your vehicle and watch for pedestrians.

If a citation is issued for the use of a cell phone on a Level 1 permit or Level 2 license, you must begin the conviction-free time period over.

Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of any mailbox served by a carrier using a motor vehicle for daily deliveries.

Overdriving headlights is a common and dangerous practice. You should never drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see ahead with your lights.

A normal broken yellow line tells you that passing with care is allowed.

Remember, broken lines are permissive in character. Solid lines are restrictive in character.

Large trucks cannot turn to the right without first swinging to the left, or to the left without swinging to the right. Never pass a truck on the right during a turn.

Circular green means go. Drivers facing this signal may enter the intersection and go straight through, turn right, or left, unless other traffic control devices (signs or pavement markings) prohibit certain movements. All turns must be made in accordance with accepted right-of-way rules. A driver who is facing a circular green indication and wishes to turn left must yield to oncoming vehicles.

Remember, never block an intersection or crosswalk with your vehicle.

If the warning light or gauge shows the engine is overheating, pull off the road and turn the engine off. Do not remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled off .

On all undivided highways (without a median), traffic in both directions must stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing. You must not pass the bus until the lights are turned off or the bus starts moving.

Check traffic and mirrors regularly. As a good driver, you should always be aware of where you are, and pay attention to developing traffic problems. Constantly observing your surroundings, to the front, side, and rear of your vehicle, helps you to see problems that may cause you to change speed or roadway position.

Keep Left.

These signs are posted between highway lanes that are divided and placed at openings in the dividers where streets intersect with the highway. They are to remind you which side of the divider you belong on.

West Virginia law prohibits driving at a speed that is greater than reasonable and prudent for existing conditions. This is known as the basic speed law.

Remember, posted speed limits do not tell you at what speed to drive. They only tell you what the maximum legal speed is under ideal conditions. Slow down during traffic, weather, roadway hazards, or other conditions that limit visibility or stopping distance.

In general, you may never stop on an interstate except in an emergency. You must, however, always follow any lawful order or direction of any law enforcement officer or any fireman at the scene of a fire who is directing traffic.

For drivers over the age of 21, it is against the law to drive if the blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher. For drivers under the age of 21, it is against the law to drive if it is 0.02% or higher.