Wv DMV Practice Test 1

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1. Safety belts should be worn:  

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It's the law to ALWAYS wear your seatbelt, no matter who you are!

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Wv DMV Practice Test 1 - Quiz

WV DMV Practice Test 1 assesses knowledge on key driving regulations in West Virginia, including BAC limits, turn signaling, and school bus safety. This test is essential for anyone preparing for their DMV test, enhancing road safety awareness and legal compliance.

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2. When should you signal before planning to turn?

Explanation

500 feet is too far, as there may be multiple chances of turning within the 500 feet. Turning your blinker on at the last second eliminates the purpose of the blinker.

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3. When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit:

Explanation

It's the speed limit. You may not go above it for any reason whatsoever.

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4. You may legally block an intersection when:

Explanation

Blocking an intersection would cause all traffic to stop moving, which is against the law.

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5. West Virginia law states "Every driver who transports a child under the age of 8 years in a passenger automobile, van, or pickup truck other than one operated for hire shall, while the motor vehicle is in motion and operated on a street or highway of this state, provide for the protection of the child by:"

Explanation

Safety first! all three options ensure the safety of a young child!

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6. When a car with bright headlights comes towards you at night, you should:

Explanation

Looking below the lights will take your eyes off your side of the road and you will still be blinded. Allowing over drivers to pass does nothing for blocking the light. Looking at the right edge of your lane takes your eyes away from the light while maintaining vision on your side of the road.

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7. You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:

Explanation

Driving on the shoulder may cause you to hit the guard rail, lose control of your vehicle, or if the car you're passing decides to take off, you will collide with that car.

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8. What is the legal limit of BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)?

Explanation

0.08% is the legal limit, which means if you have a BAC of 0.08% or above, you are AUTOMATICALLY guilty of DUI. You can still get charged for DUI if you blow anything less than that, but it depends on if you show signs of impairment.

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9. When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, you front tires should be turned:

Explanation

You want your wheels straight because you don't know what the car behind you will do. If you get hit, and your wheels are turned in any direction other than straight, you have a high possibility of getting hit again by oncoming traffic.

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10. West Virginia law mandates that all motorists driving on the state's public roads must carry:

Explanation

Road maps and flares are non vital to anyone unless you are taking a road trip. Most people buy used cars and most don't come with the manual. Insurance is required so that you can cover the other person if it your fault.

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11. When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:

Explanation

Larger vehicles need more space because it takes them longer to stop than smaller vehicles. Also, larger vehicles have larger blind spots.

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12. The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spots is to:

Explanation

You can never eliminate your blind spot with your mirrors. By actually turning your head you can see directly where the mirrors cannot and check for any vehicles.

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13. What are Center-Left turn lanes?

Explanation

These are the lanes that both directions can get into to turn left and not disturb or stop the flow of traffic.

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14. When driving in adverse (bad) conditions, the proper speed to travel is:

Explanation

If it's raining hard or snowing, it's better to drive slower because it's easier to maintain control of your vehicle and visibility will improve at slower speeds.

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15. When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you shoud:

Explanation

Yellow means to take caution. If you see the yellow light from afar, you will most likely stop at the light as the light is about to change to red. If you get the yellow light when you are close to the light, you may go on but be careful.

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16. When you are backing up, it is usually best to:

Explanation

When you turn around, you are eliminating blind spots and you get a direct view of where you are backing up.

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  What is the definition of defensive driving?

Explanation

These are all safety measures that help you prevent an accident while driving.

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18. What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus?

Explanation

The minimum for any fine is $50.

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19. The risk of death is _______ times greater if you are thrown from a vehicle than if you remain in the vehicle during a crash.

Explanation

If you are thrown from a vehicle during a crash, the risk of death is five times greater compared to if you remain in the vehicle. This is because being thrown from a vehicle increases the chances of sustaining severe injuries, such as head trauma or being hit by another vehicle. Remaining inside the vehicle provides some level of protection, such as the seatbelt and the vehicle's structure, which can help reduce the risk of fatal injuries.

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  If your car begins to skid, you should:

Explanation

Hitting the brakes while skidding will cause you to continue skidding. if you turn your car in the opposite direction to try to straighten you car out, you will end up weaving and probably wrecking. If you turn in the direction of the skid, it will allow your tires to roll and regain friction(grip) with the road.

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21. When you see a yellow X lane signal, __________:

Explanation

Yellow means caution, but this isn't a stoplight. when you see a "X" light, it's referring to the lanes. A red "x" light means that the lane is closed while the yellow means the lane is about to close and you should move out safely soon as possible.

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22. How many feet should you stop from a stopped school bus that has it's red lights flashing?

Explanation

Stopping too far back may cause a traffic jam. Treat it as like it's a normal car when stopping.

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23. If you experience brake failure, ___________:

Explanation

Pumping your brakes will do you no good if your brakes are out. If you apply the parking brake, you cause a chance of locking your wheels up and losing control of your vehicle. Shifting to a lower gear will cause your engine to reduce the speed to the lower gear's range, which will slow your vehicle down.

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24. __________ Means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left

Explanation

Solid Yellow lines mean passing is not allowed in your lane. Yellow Broken line means passing is allowed in your lane if it is safe. You are allowed to turn left onto another street if your yellow line is solid.

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25. If your right wheels are off the pavement, _________:

Explanation

If you turn onto the pavement while you're still in motion, your car will most likely jerk you into the opposite lane and possibly causing a collision. If you brake lightly and slow your vehicle down, you can gently and safely bring your vehicle back up onto the pavement.

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Safety belts should be worn:  
When should you signal before planning to turn?
When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit:
You may legally block an intersection when:
West Virginia law states "Every driver who transports a child under...
When a car with bright headlights comes towards you at night, you...
You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:
What is the legal limit of BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)?
When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are...
West Virginia law mandates that all motorists driving on the...
When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is...
The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spots is to:
What are Center-Left turn lanes?
When driving in adverse (bad) conditions, the proper speed to travel...
When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you shoud:
When you are backing up, it is usually best to:
  What is the definition of defensive driving?
What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus?
The risk of death is _______ times greater if you are thrown from a...
  If your car begins to skid, you should:
When you see a yellow X lane signal, __________:
How many feet should you stop from a stopped school bus that has...
If you experience brake failure, ___________:
__________ Means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane,...
If your right wheels are off the pavement, _________:
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