A motorcycle is riding in the same direction as your car. The lane seems wide enough for both. May you pass it within that same lane?
Correct answer: No; allow the rider the full lane and use a safe lawful passing movement.
A motorcycle needs lane space to maneuver around hazards. Do not treat its smaller width as an invitation to share its lane.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 52 (physical PDF p 62), Following and Passing Motorcycles. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The main pavement looks clear near freezing. Why should you be especially cautious on bridges and overpasses?
Correct answer: Ice may remain there even when other pavement is only wet.
The handbook warns that ice or snow can remain on bridges and overpasses when other pavement is clear. Do not assume traction stays the same.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 63 (physical PDF p 73), Snow and Sleet. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A tire blows out while you are moving. Which response follows West Virginia's guidance?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, slow gradually and pull off the road.
Keep control of the steering and reduce speed gradually. Once you can do so safely, move off the road.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 70 (physical PDF p 80), Blowouts. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Traffic is flowing normally as you prepare to leave a freeway. Where should you make the normal reduction to the exit speed?
Correct answer: In the exit or deceleration lane after leaving the main traffic lane.
Plan ahead, maintain a steady speed on the main road, signal into the exit lane and then slow to its appropriate speed.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 59 (physical PDF p 69), Exit Lanes. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Rain reduces traction and visibility. How should you adjust the space behind the vehicle ahead?
Correct answer: Increase the following gap and reduce speed as needed.
Poor conditions call for more time and space to respond. The question does not impose a single fixed interval for every condition.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 47 (physical PDF p 57), Following Distance. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A car ahead has stopped at an unmarked intersection crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. May you pass it in the adjacent lane?
Correct answer: Do not pass the stopped car; stop and check for a pedestrian hidden from view.
Do not overtake a vehicle stopped at a marked crosswalk or unmarked intersection crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. It can hide the pedestrian from view.
Source: Current West Virginia Code — §17C-10-2(b). Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Fog seriously reduces your view of the road. Which headlight setting does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Low beams.
Use low beams in fog and other poor weather. High beams can reflect back and make the view worse.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 64 (physical PDF p 74), Fog and Smoke. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You want to turn left across an approaching vehicle's path at an intersection without a protected turn signal. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
A left-turning driver yields to oncoming traffic that presents a conflict. A turn signal announces intent; it does not grant priority.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 49 (physical PDF p 59), Right-of-Way — left turns. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A left-turning car is slowing ahead. May you drive off the pavement onto the shoulder to pass it on the right?
Correct answer: No; the right-pass permission does not authorize leaving the pavement or main-traveled roadway.
Current law prohibits leaving the pavement or main-traveled roadway to pass on the right. Wait if there is no safe, lawful space.
Source: Current West Virginia Code — §17C-7-4(b). Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Another driver is safely passing you on the left. What must you avoid?
Correct answer: Increasing speed before the passing vehicle has completely passed.
A driver being overtaken on the left must not increase speed until completely passed. Keep a predictable position and leave room for a safe pass.
Source: Current West Virginia Code — §17C-7-3(a)(3). Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You intend to park and leave the car, with no officer or traffic-control exception. What minimum clearance from a fire hydrant applies?
Correct answer: 15 feet.
West Virginia prohibits leaving a parked car within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, subject to the statutory traffic/officer exceptions.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 45 (physical PDF p 55), Prohibited Parking — hydrant clearance. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Your light turns green while another vehicle is still crossing the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Allow that vehicle to clear before proceeding.
Green permits movement but requires yielding to traffic and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or adjacent crosswalk.
Source: Current West Virginia Code — §17C-3-5(a)(1). Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Before driving after frost or snow, how much of the glass should you clear?
Correct answer: All windows needed for a clear view, not merely a small opening in the windshield.
The handbook says to clear snow, ice and frost from all windows. Side and rear visibility matter as well as the forward view.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 63 (physical PDF p 73), Snow and Sleet — clear windows. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Before getting into a car to back out of a driveway, what is especially important?
Correct answer: Check behind the car for children and objects hidden from the driver's seat.
Small children and objects may be invisible from the seat or mirrors. Inspect the area first and keep checking while backing slowly.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 45 (physical PDF p 55), Backing Up. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A car with functioning antilock brakes needs an emergency stop. What pedal technique does the handbook recommend?
Correct answer: Press firmly and keep pressure on the brake pedal.
With ABS, maintain firm pedal pressure and steer as needed. Pumping interrupts the system's intended operation.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 68 (physical PDF p 78), Anti-Lock Brake System. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A work-zone flagger directs you to stop even though your lane looks open. What should you do?
Correct answer: Obey the flagger and wait for permission to proceed.
The handbook requires following work-zone traffic-control instructions. The flagger may know about hazards or opposing traffic you cannot see.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 60 (physical PDF p 70), Construction Zones. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A breakdown leaves your car near fast traffic. Which action follows the manual's guidance?
Correct answer: Get the vehicle off the road if possible, use emergency flashers and stay out of the traffic lane.
Make the vehicle visible and keep people away from moving traffic. Do not work on a tire if that puts you in a traffic lane.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 60 (physical PDF p 70), Disabled vehicles. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
An injured person is inside a crashed car, but there is no fire or other immediate danger. What is the safer response?
Correct answer: Call for help and avoid moving the person unnecessarily.
The manual warns against moving injured people unless necessary because of immediate danger. Obtain appropriate help and avoid worsening an injury.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed pp 73–74 (physical PDF pp 83–84), First Aid and If You Are Involved In a Crash. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
An ambulance approaches with emergency warnings while you are traveling on an ordinary open two-way road. What should you do?
Correct answer: Move safely to the right side and stop until it passes.
Yield, move as close as possible to the right edge clear of an intersection, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes unless an officer directs otherwise.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 49 (physical PDF p 59), Right-of-Way — emergency vehicles. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You park on the right side of a road facing downhill beside a curb. How should you secure the steering position?
Correct answer: Turn the front wheels toward the curb and set the parking brake.
Turn the front wheels toward the curb so it can help hold the vehicle if it rolls. Put the vehicle in park and use the parking brake.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Revised 07/2026 — printed p 46 (physical PDF p 56), Parking on Hills. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
