West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   You see this sign facing you on a ramp. What should you do?

   • AKeep driving in the left lane with your hazard lights on
   • BYou are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came
   • CSpeed up to get off the ramp quickly
   • DKeep going and take the next exit
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. You are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came

   WRONG WAY signs face drivers who are going against traffic. Stop safely, turn around and drive in the correct direction.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?

   • AA no-passing zone
   • BA railroad crossing
   • CRoad work
   • DA school zone or school crossing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A school zone or school crossing

   The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Where should you stop at this sign if there is a crosswalk but no stop line?

   • AAfter the crosswalk, at the edge of the cross street
   • BInside the intersection, where you can see best
   • CBefore the crosswalk
   • DIn the middle of the crosswalk
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Before the crosswalk

   Stop at the stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You see this emblem on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

   • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment
   • BThe vehicle carries hazardous materials
   • CIt is carrying a wide load
   • DIt is an emergency vehicle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, like farm equipment

   You can come up on these vehicles very quickly. Slow down early and pass only when it is safe and legal.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?

   • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
   • BThe vehicle is about to turn
   • CThe vehicle is an emergency vehicle
   • DThe vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

   The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

   • AGo on to the next exit
   • BBack up on the shoulder
   • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
   • DMake a U-turn across the median
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Go on to the next exit

   If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What do green signs like this one show?

   • ARules you must obey
   • BPlaces to get gas and food
   • CDirections and distances to places
   • DRoad work ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places

   Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What color are the signs that warn of road work ahead?

   • ABlue
   • BBrown
   • CGreen
   • DOrange
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Orange

   Orange signs are used for work zones and other temporary traffic control. Slow down and watch for workers.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

   • AStraight into the headlights
   • BDown at your dashboard
   • CAt the center line
   • DToward the right edge of your lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Toward the right edge of your lane

   Look toward the right edge of the road until the car passes. Do not stare into the lights.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Which of these is a warning sign that you are too sleepy to drive?

    • AChecking your mirrors often
    • BWanting to change the radio station
    • CFeeling hungry
    • DDrifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Drifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips

    Drifting from your lane or hitting rumble strips means you are drowsy. Stop in a safe place and rest.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ASlow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
    • BTurn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
    • CHonk your horn the whole time
    • DSwerve sharply if you see a deer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk

    Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which of these places is unsafe for passing on a two-lane road?

    • AA flat, open road in daylight with a clear view
    • BA straight road with a broken yellow line and no oncoming traffic
    • CA marked passing zone with good visibility
    • DNear the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Near the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see ahead

    Do not pass near hills or curves where you cannot see oncoming traffic, or near intersections and railroad crossings.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne sharp curve to the right is ahead
    • BA series of curves is ahead
    • CThe road is slippery ahead
    • DLanes shift ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A series of curves is ahead

    The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    At night you see red reflectors on the road facing you. What does this most likely mean?

    • AYou are entering a school zone
    • BYou are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
    • CThe road ahead is wet
    • DYou are near a fire station
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp

    Red raised pavement markers face drivers who are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp. Turn around safely right away.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks must use this route
    • BOne-way street to the right
    • CThe road ahead turns right
    • DFollow this route because the usual road is closed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Follow this route because the usual road is closed

    A detour takes you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs until you are back on your route.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop here
    • BThe road ends ahead
    • CA traffic signal is ahead
    • DA STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop

    This sign warns of a STOP sign that may be hard to see. Slow down and get ready to stop.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA highway patrol station is ahead
    • BA helicopter landing pad is ahead
    • CA hospital is nearby
    • DA hotel is nearby
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A hospital is nearby

    Blue signs show services for drivers, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARight turns only
    • BThe right lane ends
    • CA side road joins from the right
    • DA sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot

    A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve. Look for a yellow speed plate under the sign.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    When is it safe to pull back in front of a large truck you have passed?

    • AAs soon as you pass the cab
    • BWhen the truck driver honks
    • CWhen you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror
    • DRight after your rear bumper passes its front bumper
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror

    Cutting in too soon puts you in the truck's front blind spot, where it cannot stop in time. Wait until you see it in your mirror.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?

    • AMerge right away without checking traffic
    • BDrive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
    • CSpeed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
    • DStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap

    Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 6
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 1
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Marking 5

    A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration?

    • ATime
    • BExercise
    • CA cold shower
    • DBlack coffee
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Time

    Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, exercise and cold showers do not lower your BAC.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What usually happens if you refuse a chemical test after an arrest for impaired driving?

    • AYou get a written warning
    • BNothing happens
    • CYour driver license is suspended or revoked
    • DYou must retake the written test only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Your driver license is suspended or revoked

    Refusing a test brings its own penalties, including losing your license, even if you are not convicted of impaired driving.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    In almost every state, an adult driver age 21 or older is breaking the law if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above what level?

    • A0.12%
    • B0.15%
    • C0.20%
    • D0.08%
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 0.08%

    It is illegal in every state except Utah to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Utah's limit is 0.05%, and stricter limits apply to younger and commercial drivers.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?

    • APump your brakes often to dry them
    • BDrive on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get past quickly
    • DSlow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

    Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.

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