Practice test 2 of 10 — West Virginia permit test

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1. Question 1: A. When its whole front shows in your mirror

   Wait until you can see the whole front of the truck in your mirror before moving in front of it.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

2. Question 2: C. Oncoming traffic and people on the sidewalk

   When you turn left across traffic into a driveway, yield to oncoming traffic and to people on the sidewalk you will cross.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

3. Question 3: D. Traffic already on the interstate

   When you enter, remember that "traffic on the interstate has the right-of-way" and others may not move over.

   Handbook: Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates — Entering an Interstate

4. Question 4: B. Before you enter the intersection, where you can see

   With no stop line or crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection at a point where you can see traffic coming.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

5. Question 5: D. The effects can be much stronger

   Alcohol mixed with other drugs can make the effects much stronger and more dangerous.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

6. Question 6: B. 25 mph

   The designated limit for "Business or Residential Areas" is 25mph (25 mph) unless otherwise posted.

   Handbook: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

7. Question 7: B. Slowly, with plenty of room and no horn

   Pass a horse slowly and give it plenty of room. Do not honk, as noise can scare it.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

8. Question 8: C. The start of a no-passing zone

   The pennant sign marks the start of a no-passing zone. Do not begin to pass from this point on.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

9. Question 9: B. Non-family passengers under 20

   In the first six months, a Level 2 driver may not carry "any non-family members under the age of 20" as passengers.

   Handbook: Chapter I: Driver's License Information — Level 2 GDL Intermediate Driver's License

10. Question 10: A. Drive onto the shoulder past the lane and stop

    If no gap is open, you may need to drive onto the shoulder "beyond the end of the acceleration lane and stop."

    Handbook: Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates — Entering an Interstate

11. Question 11: C. Near a curve or hill where others cannot see you

    Do not make a U-turn near a curve or hill, where drivers cannot see you in time to stop.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

12. Question 12: D. Toward the curb

    Facing downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into the curb, not into traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

13. Question 13: A. Traffic from every direction must stop

    An all-way plaque means traffic from every direction must stop at the intersection.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

14. Question 14: B. Before you enter the curve

    Slow down before the curve, then keep a steady speed through it. Braking in the curve can cause a skid.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

15. Question 15: B. A safe gap in traffic from both ways

    When turning left onto a road where traffic does not stop, you cross both lanes, so you need a safe gap from both ways.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

16. Question 16: A. No, it is not allowed

    Do not park across a driveway. It keeps people from getting in or out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

17. Question 17: A. Avoid driving on the edge of the road

    A soft shoulder sign means the edge of the road is loose or soft. Avoid driving onto the shoulder.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

18. Question 18: A. 0.08 percent

    In nearly every state the limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08 percent; a state may set it lower.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

19. Question 19: D. Look both ways and stop if a train is near

    Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train is near.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

20. Question 20: A. At dusk, at night, and in bad weather

    Cyclists are small and easy to miss at dusk, at night and in bad weather, so look harder for them then.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

21. Question 21: D. It takes your eyes and mind off the road

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving, which makes a crash much more likely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

22. Question 22: D. At least 4 feet 9 inches

    If a child under 8 is at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, "a safety belt shall be sufficient to meet the requirements."

    Handbook: Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving — Safety Equipment

23. Question 23: D. 0.05 percent

    A BAC of "more than 0.05 percent and less than 0.08 percent" is relevant evidence that driving is impaired.

    Handbook: Chapter III: Driving Impaired or Under the Influence — Knowing Your Limits

24. Question 24: D. Read the label and ask if it affects driving

    Many medicines can make you drowsy. Read the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist if it affects driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

25. Question 25: A. Enough to see its rear tires touch the road

    If you can see the rear tires of the car ahead touching the road, you have room to steer around it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Managing space