Free West Virginia DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / WV

Question 1

Which statement about crosswalks is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are commonly marked by solid white lines, but some — especially in residential areas — are unmarked

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Every crosswalk in the state must be marked with yellow paint

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A crosswalk exists only where a pedestrian signal is installed

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Unmarked crosswalks were eliminated when the handbook was revised

Question 2

You reach an intersection that has no stop line and no marked crosswalk. Where do you stop?

Accepted Answer

Before entering the intersection

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In the middle of the intersection, where you can see best

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At least 30 feet back from the corner

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Anywhere, as long as you slow to 15 mph

Question 3

Blocking a crosswalk with your vehicle while waiting at an intersection is never permitted.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 4

You are pulling out onto a street from an alley, private road, or driveway. What is required?

Accepted Answer

You must yield to traffic already on the roadway

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Traffic on the roadway must slow to let you in

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You have the right-of-way if you signal 100 feet in advance

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You may proceed first if you stopped completely before the sidewalk

Question 5

Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at exactly the same moment. Who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the right

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The vehicle traveling at the higher speed

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The vehicle going straight, in every case

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The driver on the left

Question 6

What does a yield sign require a driver to do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to vehicles in the intersection and to approaching traffic

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Stop completely every time, then proceed

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Maintain speed and merge without changing lanes

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Yield only to vehicles turning left

Question 7

When you are making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield to whom?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic

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Only vehicles that already have a green arrow

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Only vehicles behind you preparing to pass

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No one, once you have entered the intersection

Question 8

An emergency vehicle approaches sounding a siren and displaying flashing lights. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road clear of the intersection, stop, and keep your foot on the brake

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Stop immediately wherever you are, including inside the intersection

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Speed up to clear the roadway ahead of it

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Move to the left lane and continue at a reduced speed

Question 9

After one emergency vehicle has passed you, what should you do before pulling back into traffic?

Accepted Answer

Watch for additional emergency vehicles

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Accelerate quickly to regain your original speed

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Wait exactly 30 seconds before moving

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Follow the emergency vehicle to clear the intersection faster

Question 10

What is a driver's legal obligation toward a funeral procession in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Yielding is a courtesy, not a requirement of law

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Drivers must stop and remain stopped until the last vehicle passes

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Drivers must pull off the roadway completely

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Drivers must turn on their headlights and join the procession

Question 11

Once the lead vehicle of a funeral procession has cleared an intersection, what happens?

Accepted Answer

The rest of the procession has the right-of-way

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The procession loses priority at the next signal

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Cross traffic may enter between vehicles if a gap appears

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Each remaining vehicle must stop and yield individually

Question 12

A police officer is directing traffic at an intersection in a way that conflicts with the traffic signal. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Follow the officer's directions, which override any sign, signal, or marking

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Obey the signal, since signals are installed by law

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Stop and wait until the officer leaves the intersection

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Choose whichever instruction lets traffic move faster

Question 13

When does a pedestrian have the right-of-way over your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

When in a crosswalk, whether that crosswalk is marked or unmarked

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Only at intersections controlled by a traffic signal

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Only when a crossing guard is present

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Only during daylight hours

Question 14

A pedestrian is crossing the street using a white or metal cane, or led by a guide dog. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to that pedestrian

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Sound your horn to signal your position

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Proceed if you are more than one car length away

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Yield only if the cane has a red tip

Question 15

You are about to drive across a sidewalk to enter a driveway or alley when a pedestrian is walking along that sidewalk. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian

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The driver, because the driveway is private property

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Whoever reaches the sidewalk edge first

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The driver, provided the vehicle is already partly across

Question 16

The driver ahead of you stops and begins backing into a parallel parking space. What is the correct thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Give that driver room to complete the maneuver

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Pass on the left without slowing

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Sound your horn so the driver hurries

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Back up to create space behind you

Question 17

What is the sign shown here telling you?

Accepted Answer

A roundabout is ahead

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Two highways merge ahead

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A sharp curve doubles back ahead

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A cul-de-sac ends the road ahead

Question 18

Entry to a roundabout is controlled by yield signs. What does that require of a driver about to enter?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to traffic already circulating in the roundabout

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Stop completely at the entry line regardless of traffic

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Enter first, because circulating traffic must yield to entering vehicles

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Maintain speed and merge without looking left

Question 19

How does the handbook describe a railroad crossbuck sign?

Accepted Answer

A white X-shaped sign with black letters

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A yellow diamond with a black locomotive symbol

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A round red sign with white lettering

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A rectangular green sign listing track numbers

Question 20

At a railroad crossing, what is shown by a small sign mounted below the crossbuck?

Accepted Answer

The number of tracks, when there are two or more

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The maximum speed permitted over the tracks

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The name of the railroad company

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The distance to the next crossing

Question 21

Traffic is backed up beyond a railroad crossing. When may you drive onto the tracks?

Accepted Answer

Only when the vehicle ahead has moved far enough that you can completely clear the tracks

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As soon as the warning lights stop flashing

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Whenever the vehicle ahead of you begins to move

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Any time no train is visible in either direction

Question 22

A train has just passed at a crossing with multiple tracks. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Watch for a second train before crossing

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Cross immediately, since a crossing is clear right after a train

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Wait a full five minutes before moving

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Sound your horn and proceed without stopping

Question 23

How far in advance of a turn must you give your turn signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet

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At least 25 feet

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At least 50 feet

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At least 300 feet

Question 24

How close to a stop sign or traffic control signal may you legally park?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 30 feet

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No closer than 15 feet

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No closer than 50 feet

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Parking is permitted right up to the sign or signal

Question 25

Who must obey pedestrian signals such as WALK and DON'T WALK?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians

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Drivers turning right on red only

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Bicyclists riding in the roadway only

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No one — they are advisory only

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