2023 West Virginia Permit Test
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in West Virginia. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for West Virginia please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/west-virginia/car.
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1. A funeral procession comes to an intersection where you are waiting. What should you do?
Explanation
Though it is not required by law, it is common courtesy to yield to vehicles that are in a funeral procession. Once the lead vehicle has cleared an intersection, the rest of the procession has the right-of-way. Allow the procession to pass and do not cut into the line of vehicles.
2. Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:
Explanation
Fog can greatly reduce your ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, drive cautiously and at reduced speeds. Do not use high beam headlights. Low beams better illuminate the road and objects ahead in foggy conditions.
3. When driving in fog, you should use your:
Explanation
If you must drive in foggy conditions, you should use your low beam headlights, as well as your fog lights, if your vehicle has them. High beams direct their light upwards, where it can bounce off the fog and into your eyes, reducing visibility even more.
4. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:
Explanation
Because of their size, trucks need longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
5. Drivers should not do which of the following?
Explanation
Dim your headlights when within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and when following within 200 feet of another vehicle. Look toward the right edge of the road to avoid being blinded by the bright headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Use your parking lights only when you are parked.
6. An arrow painted on the pavement means:
Explanation