Try again Read the West Virginia guide Question 1 of 20 If you move to West Virginia from another state with a valid out-of-state license, you generally must: A Continue using your old license indefinitely B Transfer your license to a West Virginia license, usually within 30–60 days of establishing residency C Take a full road test again immediately D Surrender your license to the state police Explanation. Most new West Virginia residents must transfer to a West Virginia driver's license within 30–60 days of establishing residency. The WV DMV will accept your out-of-state license with proof of residency and identity, often without a road test. Question 2 of 20 What is the capital city of West Virginia? A $name City B Springfield C Capitol City D Charleston Explanation. Charleston is the capital of West Virginia. The state's main DMV administrative offices are typically located there. Question 3 of 20 A black-and-white horizontal arrow sign tells you: A One-way traffic in the direction of the arrow B Two-way traffic ahead C No turns allowed D Detour route Explanation. Black-on-white horizontal arrows mark one-way streets — traffic moves only in the direction the arrow points. Question 4 of 20 Seatbelts in the front seat of a vehicle are required: A For the driver only B For all front-seat occupants C For passengers under 18 only D Only on highways Explanation. All 50 states require seatbelts for front-seat occupants. Most states also require them for back-seat passengers under 18 (and many for all back-seat passengers). Question 5 of 20 When should you use your turn signal? A Only when other vehicles are present B At least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes C Only on highways D When you arrive at an intersection Explanation. Signal at least 100 feet before any turn or lane change. On highways, signal earlier — at least 5 seconds before changing lanes. Question 6 of 20 The minimum following distance under ideal conditions is: A One second B Two seconds C Three seconds D Five seconds Explanation. The three-second rule: pick a fixed point, count three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it. Add a second per adverse condition. Question 7 of 20 Driving a vehicle with a broken windshield wiper in rain is: A Allowed if you can see B Illegal in most states C Allowed at low speeds D A minor offense Explanation. A broken wiper that prevents safe operation in rain is generally illegal — equipment violations and unsafe-vehicle citations apply. Question 8 of 20 While driving in West Virginia with your learner's permit, you must be accompanied by: A Anyone over 18 B A licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat C Only a parent or legal guardian D A driving instructor only Explanation. West Virginia (like nearly every state) requires permit holders to drive only with a licensed adult age 21 or older in the front passenger seat. Some states also restrict night driving and passengers. Question 9 of 20 Implied consent means: A You consent to a chemical test by accepting your driver's license B You may refuse any test without penalty C Police need a warrant for any test D Only blood tests require consent Explanation. Every state has implied consent laws: by accepting your driver's license, you have already agreed to take a chemical test if lawfully arrested for DUI. Question 10 of 20 You are at an intersection waiting to make a left turn on a green light. You must: A Make the turn quickly to beat oncoming traffic B Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe C Wait until the light turns red D Honk to warn other drivers Explanation. A green ball (no arrow) means you may turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk. Question 11 of 20 A round yellow sign with a black "RR" symbol is: A A railroad route marker B An advance warning of a railroad crossing C A required-stop sign at every rail crossing D A no-passing zone marker Explanation. The round yellow railroad advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead. The actual crossing is marked by the white X-shaped crossbuck. Question 12 of 20 Refusing a chemical test when arrested for DUI typically results in: A No penalty if you are sober B Automatic license suspension C A $50 fine only D A warning on the first refusal Explanation. Refusing a chemical test triggers automatic license suspension in every state — usually 6 months to 1 year for a first refusal. Question 13 of 20 If your brakes fail while driving, you should first: A Pump the brake pedal rapidly B Apply the parking brake gently while shifting to a lower gear C Turn off the engine D Steer into the median Explanation. Pump first to try to build pressure; if that fails, downshift and apply the parking brake gradually. Never lock up the parking brake at speed. Question 14 of 20 You may legally drive on the shoulder: A To bypass slow traffic B Only in an emergency or where authorized C When making a right turn D When a vehicle is following too closely Explanation. The shoulder is for emergencies and authorized vehicles. Driving on it to bypass traffic is illegal and a moving violation. Question 15 of 20 On a freeway with three or more lanes, slower vehicles should generally use: A The left lane B The middle lane C The right lane D Any lane Explanation. The left lane is for passing on most freeways. Slower traffic should keep right except to pass. Question 16 of 20 A driver convicted of a first-offense DUI in most states will face: A Only a fine B License suspension, fines, and possible jail time C A warning and traffic school D Loss of license for life Explanation. First-offense DUI penalties typically include 90-day to 1-year suspension, fines of $500–$2,500, alcohol education, and possible jail time. Question 17 of 20 You may not park within ___ feet of a railroad crossing. A 25 feet B 50 feet C 75 feet D 100 feet Explanation. 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is the standard prohibited distance. Question 18 of 20 When passing through a work zone, you should: A Maintain normal speed if no workers are visible B Reduce speed and watch for workers and shifted lanes C Use the shoulder to bypass the construction D Honk to alert workers Explanation. Work-zone speed limits are regulatory and enforceable. Many states double fines for speeding in work zones, even when workers are not visible. Question 19 of 20 Children under a certain age and weight must ride in: A The front seat B A child safety seat or booster appropriate to their age and size C Any seat as long as belted D The trunk only on long trips Explanation. Every state requires child safety seats; specific age, weight, and height thresholds vary, but children under 8 typically need a booster. Question 20 of 20 A broken white line between lanes means: A You may not change lanes B You may change lanes when it is safe C You are on a one-way street D Traffic flows in both directions Explanation. Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross when it is safe. Grade my test Your answers stay on your device — nothing is saved or sent.
