Wv DMV Practice Test 1
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- 1.What is the legal limit of BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)?
- A.
0.04%
- B.
0.08%
- C.
0.01%
- D.
None of the Above
- 2.What are Center-Left turn lanes?
- A.
These lanes are reserved for left turns from either direction and are not to be used as through or passing lanes.
- B.
These lanes are reserved for left turns from one direction
- C.
These lanes are only used on freeways.
- D.
All of the above.
- 3.When should you signal before planning to turn?
- A.
Well in advance, at least 500 feet before turning.
- B.
Well in advance, at least 100 feet before turning.
- C.
The last second upon turning
- D.
All of the above.
- 4.How many feet should you stop from a stopped school bus that has it's red lights flashing?
- A.
Must stop at least 200 feet.
- B.
Must stop at least 100 feet.
- C.
Must stop at least 50 feet.
- D.
Must stop at least 20 feet.
- 5.What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus?
- A.
Minimum of $30 and up to $500.
- B.
Minimum of $10 and up to $100.
- C.
Minimum of $50 and up to $200.
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above.
- 6.West Virginia law mandates that all motorists driving on the state's public roads must carry:
- A.
Road maps and flares
- B.
The vehicle's handbook/manual
- C.
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the above.
- 7.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:”
- A.
Properly securing the child in a child passenger safety device system meeting safety standards
- B.
Properly maintaining the child in a child passenger safety device system meeting safety standards.
- C.
Properly placing the child in a child passenger safety device system meeting safety standards.
- D.
All of the above.
- 8.When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:
- A.
Depends on the on the size of the truck
- B.
No more than one car length behind so the driver can see you
- C.
Farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle
- D.
Close behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see better than you.
- 9.When a car with bright headlights comes towards you at night, you should:
- A.
Look below the lights
- B.
Allow other drivers to pass
- C.
Look towards the right edge of your lane
- D.
None of the above
- 10.Safety belts should be worn:
- A.
At all times as a driver and a passenger
- B.
Only when driving at higher speeds
- C.
Only when riding in the front seat
- D.
Loosely on your lap.
- 11.When driving in adverse (bad) conditions, the proper speed to travel is:
- A.
The posted speed limit
- B.
55mph
- C.
65 mph
- D.
Only as fast as it is safe to drive
- 12.If your car begins to skid, you should:
- A.
Take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid
- B.
Brake immediately and turn in the direction of the skid
- C.
Brake immediately and turn in the opposite direction of the skid.
- D.
Take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the opposite direction of the skid.
- 13.When you are backing up, it is usually best to:
- A.
Open the left door and look back
- B.
Steer with both hands while looking into the rearview mirror
- C.
Steer with one hand, while looking turning around to look out the rear window
- D.
Steer with one hand, while looking into the rearview mirror
- 14.You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:
- A.
Under no circumstance
- B.
When the shoulder is wide enough
- C.
If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left
- D.
None of the above.
- 15.When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit:
- A.
Never
- B.
Only when you are passing a group of cars
- C.
When you are obstructing the passing lane
- D.
Whenever you are passing a car
- 16.When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you shoud:
- A.
Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection
- B.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
- C.
Stop then enter the intersection when safe to do so
- D.
None of the above.
- 17.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:
- A.
It depends on the sharpness of the turn
- B.
To the right
- C.
To the left
- D.
Straight ahead
- 18.__________ Means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left
- A.
A solid yellow line to the left of a broken yellow center line
- B.
Two solid yellow lines
- C.
A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line
- D.
All of the above
- 19.When you see a yellow X lane signal, __________:
- A.
Proceed with caution
- B.
You are approaching a dangerous intersection
- C.
Prepare to leave the lane safely
- D.
Stop if you can, because the light will soon be red.
- 20.If your right wheels are off the pavement, _________:
- A.
Gradually turn back on the pavement.
- B.
Brake lightly.
- C.
Hold the wheel firmly and steer sharply to the left
- D.
All of the above
- 21.If you experience brake failure, ___________:
- A.
Pump the brake pedal hard and fast, especially if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes.
- B.
Shift to a lower gear.
- C.
Apply the parking brake slowly and make sure that you are not holding down the release lever or button
- D.
All of the above
- 22.The risk of death is _______ times greater if you are thrown from a vehicle than if you remain in the vehicle during a crash.
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Six
- 23.What is the definition of defensive driving?
- A.
Drive just below the speed limit in certain situations to improve your braking distance.
- B.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
- C.
Keep your foot over your brake pedal when needed to reduce your reaction times.
- D.
All of the above.
- 24.You may legally block an intersection when:
- A.
You entered on a green light
- B.
There is extremely heavy traffic.
- C.
It is never legal to block an intersection
- D.
I do this all the time.
- 25.The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spots is to:
- A.
Double check your left and right outside mirrors.
- B.
Turn your head and look over your shoulder.
- C.
Use all 3 mirrors by eliminating your blind spot.
- D.
Ask the passenger
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