Knowledge test

Question 1

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
a) Proceed with caution
b) Stop and wait for green signal
c) Yield to oncoming traffic
d) Slow down and proceed when safe

Answer 1

b) Stop and wait for green signal

Question 2

When should you use your headlights?
a) During the day in good weather
b) Only during nighttime
c) When visibility is reduced
d) Never, headlights are optional

Answer 2

c) When visibility is reduced

Question 3

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 years old in West Virginia?
a) 0.01%
b) 0.04%
c) 0.08%
d) 0.10%

Answer 3

c) 0.08%

Question 4

What should you do if you see a school bus with flashing red lights and a stop sign extended?
a) Slow down and proceed with caution
b) Pass the bus at a safe distance
c) Stop until the lights stop flashing and the stop sign is retracted
d) Honk your horn to alert the bus driver

Answer 4

c) Stop until the lights stop flashing and the stop sign is retracted

Question 5

What is the maximum speed limit in urban districts unless otherwise posted?
a) 25 mph
b) 35 mph
c) 45 mph
d) 55 mph

Answer 5

a) 25 mph

Question 6

When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
a) Towards the curb
b) Away from the curb
c) Parallel to the curb
d) It doesn’t matter

Answer 6

a) Towards the curb

Question 7

What should you do if you are approaching an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal?
a) Proceed with caution as if it were a four-way stop
b) Speed up and try to get through before cross traffic
c) Proceed without stopping
d) Honk your horn to alert other drivers

Answer 7

a) Proceed with caution as if it were a four-way stop

Question 8

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
a) Slam on the brakes
b) Accelerate quickly
c) Steer in the direction you want to go
d) Hold the steering wheel firmly and brake gentl

Answer 8

d) Hold the steering wheel firmly and brake gently

Question 9

When should you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians?
a) Only when they are in a crosswalk
b) Always, regardless of the situation
c) Only if they are children or elderly
d) When they are crossing against the light

Answer 9

b) Always, regardless of the situation

Question 10

What is the penalty for driving under the influence (DUI) in West Virginia?
a) Fine and license suspension
b) Community service and probation
c) Vehicle impoundment and jail time
d) All of the above

Answer 10

b) all of the above

Question 11

When can you make a left turn on a red light?
a) When turning from a one-way street to another one-way street
b) When there are no pedestrians present
c) When there is a sign permitting it
d) Left turns on red lights are never allowed

Answer 11

a) When turning from a one-way street to another one-way street

Question 12

What should you do if you encounter a funeral procession while driving?
a) Pass the procession as quickly as possible
b) Turn on your hazard lights and proceed normally
c) Yield the right-of-way and follow the instructions of the procession leader
d) Honk your horn as a sign of respect

Answer 12

c) Yield the right-of-way and follow the instructions of the procession leader

Question 13

What should you do if you encounter a funeral procession while driving?
a) Pass the procession as quickly as possible
b) Turn on your hazard lights and proceed normally
c) Yield the right-of-way and follow the instructions of the procession leader
d) Honk your horn as a sign of respect

Answer 13

c) Yield the right-of-way and follow the instructions of the procession leader

Question 14

What is the purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign?
a) Warning of possible hazards or dangerous conditions ahead
b) Giving directions to nearby services
c) Indicating speed limits
d) Marking the beginning and end of no-passing zones

Answer 14

a) Warning of possible hazards or dangerous conditions ahead

Question 15

When should you use your turn signals?
a) Only when you are changing lanes
b) Only when you are making a turn
c) Whenever you change speed
d) Whenever you are changing direction

Answer 15

d) Whenever you are changing direction

Question 16

What should you do if you are approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and ringing bells?
a) Speed up to clear the tracks quickly
b) Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop
c) Ignore the lights and proceed through the crossing
d) Drive around the gates if they are down

Answer 16

b) Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop

Question 17

What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering indicate?
a) Speed limit
b) Regulatory information
c) Road construction zone ahead
d) Yield to oncoming traffic

Answer 17

b) Regulatory information

Question 18

What is the proper way to use a roundabout?
a) Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when it is safe
b) Stop and wait for an opening to enter the roundabout
c) Enter the roundabout without yielding to other traffic
d) Drive in the opposite direction of traffic within the roundabout

Answer 18

a) Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when it is safe

Question 19

What should you do if you approach a yellow traffic light?
a) Speed up to clear the intersection before it turns red
b) Stop immediately and wait for the light to turn green
c) Proceed with caution if it is safe to do so
d) Honk your horn to alert other drivers

Answer 19

c) Proceed with caution if it is safe to do so

Question 20

What is the recommended minimum tire tread depth for safe driving?
a) 1/32 of an inch
b) 2/32 of an inch
c) 4/32 of an inch
d) 8/32 of an inch

Answer 20

b) 2/32 of an inch

Question 21

What is the penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus in West Virginia?
a) Fine and points on your driving record
b) License suspension and community service
c) Vehicle impoundment and jail time
d) All of the above

Answer 21

d) All of the above

Question 21

What should you do when approaching a steady yellow traffic light?
a) Speed up and cross the intersection quickly
b) Slow down and prepare to stop
c) Proceed with caution
d) Stop immediately

Answer 21

b) Slow down and prepare to stop

Question 22

What is the meaning of a red octagonal sign?
a) Stop and yield the right-of-way
b) Warning of a railroad crossing
c) Indicating a school zone
d) Guiding the flow of traffic in a roundabout

Answer 22

a) Stop and yield the right-of-way

Question 23

What is the purpose of a center lane marked with double yellow lines on each side?
a) Only for left turns from either direction
b) Only for right turns from either direction
c) Only for passing slower vehicles
d) For both left turns and passing slower vehicles

Answer 23

a) Only for left turns from either direction

Question 24

What does a solid yellow line on the road mean?
a) No passing in either direction
b) Passing is allowed if safe
c) Passing is allowed in one direction only
d) Passing is allowed in both directions

Answer 24

a) No passing in either direction

Question 25

When driving on major highways, which of the following should you do?
a) Stay alert.
b) Keep your eyes moving.
c) Be ready to react to road hazards.
d) All of the above.

Answer 25

d) All of the above.

Question 26

When a driver enters public traffic from a driveway or private road, what should they do?
a) They have the right-of-way.
b) They should yield to drivers already on the public road.
c) They may force their way into traffic.
d) They can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Answer 26

b) They should yield to drivers already on the public road.

Question 27

Which factor greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes?
a) High speeds
b) Slow speeds
c) Night drives
d) Uphill inclines

Answer 27

a) High speeds

Question 28

When is a state inspection of your vehicle required?
a) Only if the vehicle is over 10 years old.
b) Every year.
c) Every two years.
d) Only when purchasing the vehicle.

Answer 28

b) Every year

Question 29

What should you do with your headlights when another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction at night?
a) They should be on their high beam setting.
b) They should be on their low beam setting.
c) They should be off. Use your parking lights.
d) They may be on either their high or low beam setting.

Answer 29

b) They should be on their low beam setting.

Question 30

How should you approach a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck?
a) Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
b) Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
c) Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
d) All of the above.

Answer 30

d) All of the above.

Question 31

What should you do when driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you?
a) Stop where you are.
b) Pull over to the right and stop.
c) Speed up to get out of the way.
d) Slow down.

Answer 31

b) Pull over to the right and stop.

Question 32

What should drivers do when preparing to turn left?
a) Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
b) Move into the left lane.
c) Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
d) All of the above.

Answer 32

d) All of the above.

Question 33

What should you do when entering a highway from a driveway or private road?
a) Yield to the vehicle on your left.
b) Yield to the vehicle on your right.
c) Yield to all vehicles already on the roadway.
d) Turn on your headlights and proceed quickly without yielding.

Answer 33

c) Yield to all vehicles already on the roadway.

Question 34

What is the most common color of warning signs?
a) Red.
b) Yellow.
c) Green.
d) Blue.

Answer 34

b) Yellow.

Question 35

What shape is a stop sign?
a) Rectangle.
b) Square.
c) Circle.
d) Octagon.

Answer 35

d) Octagon.

Question 36

What should you do if you are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic?
a) Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
b) Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.
c) Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.
d) None of the above.