West Virginia Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) — All Questions
4 questions
A reliable way to judge a safe following distance is to:
- a.Stay one car length back regardless of speed
- b.Tailgate to prevent cut-ins
- c.Keep at least a three-second gap and more in poor conditions✓
- d.Watch only the car directly ahead
The three-second rule scales with speed; add time in rain, fog, or on slick roads. (West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, following distance)
When following a motorcycle, you should:
- a.Follow more closely than a car
- b.Share the lane beside it
- c.Expect it to stop slowly
- d.Allow extra following distance and a full lane✓
Motorcycles can stop quickly and are entitled to a full lane; give them extra room and check blind spots. (West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, sharing the road)
A school bus stops ahead with flashing red lights and its stop arm out. You must:
- a.Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm folds✓
- b.Pass on the left with care
- c.Slow to 15 mph and continue
- d.Proceed if no children are crossing
Stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and a stop arm, and remain stopped until it withdraws them. (West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, school buses)
West Virginia's seat belt law requires that:
- a.Only the driver buckle up
- b.The driver and passengers wear a properly fastened seat belt, with child restraints for young children✓
- c.Belts are optional for adults
- d.Only back-seat riders buckle up
Occupants must be properly restrained, and younger children must ride in an appropriate child safety seat. (West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, occupant protection)