WV Permit Practice Test 13

All 20 questions in test 13

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1. 1. How does the handbook rank using a designated driver among ways to avoid a DUI?

   1. The most reasonable, safe, and practical method
   2. A method that works only for very short trips home
   3. A last resort when no taxi service answers the phone
   4. A courtesy that carries no real safety benefit at all
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   The most reasonable, safe, and practical method. Having a designated driver is described as the most reasonable, safe, and practical method to avoid drinking and driving and a DUI violation. The option stating "A last resort when no taxi service answers the phone" misses that point, because a last resort label demotes the approach the handbook places first among options. Make the sober driver plan A, not the backup called after other ideas fail.

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, BAC limits and zero tolerance

2. 2. What can strong crosswinds do to a vehicle traveling on an open road?

   1. Move it only when the vehicle is parked
   2. Steer it safely back to the center of its lane
   3. Hold it steady only when speed increases
   4. Push it into the oncoming lane or off the roadway
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   Push it into the oncoming lane or off the roadway. A strong crosswind pushes sideways on the whole side of a vehicle, and a gust on a bridge or open ridge can shove the car toward the oncoming lane or off the edge of the road. High sided vehicles and light cars feel that push most. Grip the wheel firmly with both hands, slow down, and expect the strongest gust where trees or a truck suddenly stop blocking the wind. Speeding up does not steady the vehicle; it gives the wind a faster target with less time to correct. Leave extra space beside trucks that may sway toward you.

   Study this in the handbook: Weather, road, vehicle and traffic conditions

3. 3. At what pace should a driver back into the proper traffic lane?

   1. Slowly, into the proper traffic lane
   2. Quickly, before checking the sides again
   3. Slowly, across two lanes at one time
   4. Quickly, using the mirror as sole guide
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   Slowly, into the proper traffic lane. A driver should back slowly into the proper traffic lane after checking completely around the vehicle. The choice calling for quick backing before checking the sides reverses that order and removes time to react. Crossing two lanes at once is not the proper traffic-lane maneuver, and using a mirror as the sole guide ignores the handbook's warning not to depend on it. Slow movement and a complete visual check are the two key ideas in the passage.

   Study this in the handbook: U-turns, backing, parking and following distance

4. 4. What causes most rear-end collisions, in the handbook's statement?

   1. Following too closely behind other vehicles
   2. Driving below the speed limit in rain
   3. Using headlights during daylight hours
   4. Signaling earlier than other drivers expect
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   Following too closely behind other vehicles. Following too closely causes most rear-end collisions, and the space ahead of the vehicle is the space a driver can control most easily. Driving below the limit in rain may be appropriate, and using headlights in daylight can improve visibility, so neither is the handbook's stated cause. Signaling early also does not cause rear-end collisions. The passage directs attention to the following gap because that is the driver's controllable safety margin.

   Study this in the handbook: U-turns, backing, parking and following distance

5. 5. A driver feels angry and worried before a trip. What should come first?

   1. Drive slowly for one mile to test the feelings out
   2. Play loud music to cover the emotions while driving
   3. Control the emotions and gain self control before driving
   4. Follow another vehicle closely to stay focused ahead
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   Control the emotions and gain self control before driving. A driver experiencing anger, worry, or fear should attempt to control these emotions and gain self control before driving at all. The option stating "Drive slowly for one mile to test the feelings out" misses that point, because testing feelings on the road puts an impaired emotional driver in traffic before control returns. Calm down in the parking space; the steering wheel is not where tempers cool.

   Study this in the handbook: Drowsy driving, fatigue and emotions

6. 6. On which trips should good driving habits be used?

   1. Only trips longer than one hundred miles
   2. Only trips with passengers in the vehicle
   3. Trips during daylight on familiar roads
   4. Every trip, short or several hundred miles
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   Every trip, short or several hundred miles. Good habits should be formed immediately and used every trip, whether it is for just a few blocks or for several hundred miles of travel. The option stating "Only trips longer than one hundred miles" misses that point, because short familiar trips are where complacency grows, so limiting habits to long trips misses the risk. The two block milk run gets the same mirror checks as a cross state drive.

   Study this in the handbook: Drowsy driving, fatigue and emotions

7. 7. Which lane changes may be requested on multiple lane portions of the test?

   1. A lane change across three lanes in one motion
   2. A lane change to the left and one to the right
   3. A lane change without signals at examiner request
   4. A lane change through an intersection on the route
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   A lane change to the left and one to the right. During multiple lane portions of the test, an applicant may be asked to conduct a lane change to the left and a lane change to the right. The option stating "A lane change across three lanes in one motion" misses that point, because crossing three lanes at once is unsafe practice no examiner requests as a single motion. Expect both directions to be sampled, each with mirrors, head check, and signal.

   Study this in the handbook: The road skills test and basic control

8. 8. In high-volume areas where pedestrians are expected, what must a driver do?

   1. Rely on pedestrians to watch for vehicles instead
   2. Scan and check traffic thoroughly there
   3. Slow only when a crosswalk signal is flashing
   4. Check mirrors only when changing lanes nearby
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   Scan and check traffic thoroughly there. In crowded places where people on foot are expected, keep scanning and checking traffic, using head checks when lane changes or merging require them. The option stating "Rely on pedestrians to watch for vehicles instead" misses that point, because pedestrian vigilance does not transfer the driver's own scanning duty in crowded areas. Busy sidewalks mean busy scanning: faces, feet, and gaps all deserve your eyes.

   Study this in the handbook: The road skills test and basic control

9. 9. A driver is traveling slower than the designated speed. On what kind of road must that driver use the first safe turnout to let faster traffic pass?

   1. An interstate highway with several lanes running each way
   2. A one way city street with parking bays on both curbs
   3. A road with one lane each way and no clear passing lane
   4. A divided highway with a wide median and paved shoulders
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   A road with one lane each way and no clear passing lane. The turnout duty belongs to a narrow road and a slower driver. It applies when a driver traveling slower than the designated speed is on a road with one lane in each direction and overtaking traffic does not have a clear lane for passing. On an interstate or divided highway, faster traffic already has lanes for passing, and a one way city street with parking bays is not the layout named. On the two lane road, watch mirrors, spot the first safe turnout early, and ease fully out of the travel lane so the line behind can move through without a risky pass.

   Study this in the handbook: The road skills test and basic control

10. 10. While waiting to turn left at an intersection, what should a driver avoid doing?

    1. Turn the wheels to the left.
    2. Keep the wheels pointed straight ahead.
    3. Keep the left-turn signal on.
    4. Keep the vehicle stopped until the turn is safe.
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    Turn the wheels to the left.. When a driver is waiting to turn left, the front wheels should not be turned left before the vehicle moves. A rear impact could push a vehicle with left-turned wheels into oncoming traffic. Keeping the wheels pointed straight ahead describes the safer position, while keeping the left-turn signal on does not turn the wheels left. Remaining stopped until the turn is safe is also consistent with the warning. The handbook's warning is about the direction of the wheels while waiting, so the prohibited action is turning them left.

11. 11. Besides the supervising adult, how many non-family passengers may a Level 1 GDL permit holder carry?

    1. None
    2. One passenger
    3. Two passengers
    4. Three passengers
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    Two passengers. A Level 1 GDL instruction permit holder may have two additional non-family passengers in addition to the supervising licensed adult driver. The permit does not allow no passengers, one passenger, or three passengers under this rule. The supervising adult is counted separately, so the limit applies to the additional non-family riders who may be in the vehicle with the permit holder.

    Study this in the handbook: Graduated Driver's License levels

12. 12. When may a driver under age 18 use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle?

    1. For any call lasting less than a minute
    2. For directions from a parent or guardian
    3. To contact a 9-1-1 emergency system
    4. To send a short text at a red light
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    To contact a 9-1-1 emergency system. Drivers under the age of 18 may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle, unless the phone is used to contact a 9-1-1 system. A short call is still a call, and its length does not create an exception. Directions from a parent are helpful, but a teen driver must stop safely or wait rather than use the device while operating the vehicle. Texting at a red light is also use while operating, because the driver remains in traffic and must watch signals and surrounding vehicles. Emergency contact is the narrow exception.

    Study this in the handbook: Graduated Driver's License levels

13. 13. Where is double parking prohibited?

    1. Beside a vehicle that is moving through traffic
    2. On the traffic side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the curb
    3. Only when both vehicles are parked on a hill
    4. Only during posted street-cleaning hours
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    On the traffic side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the curb. Double parking is prohibited on the traffic side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of the street. The restriction concerns the position beside the curbside vehicle. It does not depend on whether the road is on a hill or whether street cleaning is scheduled. A vehicle moving through traffic is not the stopped or parked vehicle described in the rule. Parking beside a curbside vehicle narrows the travel space and can block that vehicle from leaving.

    Study this in the handbook: U-turns, backing, parking and following distance

14. 14. What is the best way to reduce drowsiness before driving?

    1. Drink strong coffee and drive at once
    2. Get more sleep, and do not drive drowsy
    3. Open windows and turn the radio louder
    4. Drive faster to finish the trip sooner
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    Get more sleep, and do not drive drowsy. The best way to reduce drowsiness is to get more sleep, and a driver who is drowsy should not drive at all until rested or replaced. The option stating "Drink strong coffee and drive at once" misses that point, because coffee and loud music mask sleepiness briefly without restoring judgment or reaction speed. Sleep is the treatment; stimulants and noise are only short lived disguises.

    Study this in the handbook: Implied consent, DUI penalties and interlock

15. 15. Where is stopping, standing, or parking prohibited under the handbook?

    1. On a bridge, elevated structure, or in a highway tunnel
    2. On a two-way street beside a curb
    3. In a marked parking space near a sidewalk
    4. On a straight road with no traffic nearby
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    On a bridge, elevated structure, or in a highway tunnel. West Virginia prohibits stopping, standing, or parking upon a bridge, another elevated structure, or in a highway tunnel. These locations can leave a stopped vehicle with little room and can obstruct or endanger traffic using the structure. A normal curbside space, a marked space near a sidewalk, or a straight road with no nearby traffic is not the location identified by this rule. The restriction concerns the place where the vehicle is left, so choose a lawful stopping area before entering a bridge or tunnel.

    Study this in the handbook: U-turns, backing, parking and following distance

16. 16. Before an interstate trip, which vehicle items should be checked?

    1. Gas, water, oil, and windshield washer fluid
    2. Oil, water, tires, and a spare tire jack
    3. Gas, tires, brake pads, and transmission fluid
    4. Gas, water, oil, and tires including the spare
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    Gas, water, oil, and tires including the spare. A pre trip check for interstate travel covers the fluids that keep the engine running and every tire that holds the vehicle up. Check gas, water, oil, and tires, including the spare tire, and make sure the vehicle is in good working condition. Washer fluid alone leaves the spare unexamined, a jack is a tool rather than the tire itself, and brake pads with transmission fluid are not the listed set. A flat spare discovered on the shoulder is useless, so look at it at home where air, light, and time are available before the highway demands them.

    Study this in the handbook: Entering, exiting and driving on interstates

17. 17. When you stop or slow down on ice or packed snow, how should you apply the brakes?

    1. Pump them hard several times in a row
    2. Hold them lightly only after sliding begins
    3. Slam them once to test the surface
    4. Press them gently and smoothly
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    Press them gently and smoothly. Ice and packed snow give tires very little grip, so braking must be gentle and smooth to keep the wheels rolling instead of locking into a slide. Begin slowing earlier than usual, press the pedal with steady light pressure, and leave much more following distance than dry pavement requires. Slamming the pedal or waiting until a slide begins spends the small grip you have in the first second. Hard pumping is a technique for older brake systems in other situations, not the smooth stop described for ice. If the vehicle begins to slide, ease off and steer where you want to go.

    Study this in the handbook: Weather, road, vehicle and traffic conditions

18. 18. What must a new resident obtain if the resident cannot provide the out-of-state driver's license?

    1. A letter from the nearest police department
    2. A vehicle title from the previous state
    3. A certified driving record from the previous state or jurisdiction
    4. A new vehicle inspection sticker only
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    A certified driving record from the previous state or jurisdiction. When a new resident cannot hand over the out-of-state license, the handbook requires a certified driving record from the state or jurisdiction where that person was previously licensed. A vehicle title, police letter, or inspection sticker does not establish the prior licensing record and cannot replace it. The record allows the applicant to waive the testing requirement described in this passage. Request it early because certification and delivery can take time before the West Virginia application is completed.

    Study this in the handbook: Who needs a license, new residents and address changes

19. 19. Why is an advisory speed sign posted on an entrance ramp?

    1. The ramp is closed to trucks that day
    2. The ramp leads to a toll collection point
    3. The ramp merges without any acceleration lane
    4. The ramp curves sharply ahead
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    The ramp curves sharply ahead. An advisory speed sign is used on a ramp when the ramp curves sharply. It does not indicate that trucks are barred, that a toll collection point lies ahead, or that the ramp lacks an acceleration lane. The yellow advisory number helps a driver choose a safe speed for the curve before entering the interstate. Its purpose is tied to the ramp's shape and speed demand, not to payment or vehicle class.

20. 20. Which vehicle waste products pose the biggest environmental threats?

    1. Used wash water, worn wiper blades, and floor mats
    2. Dirty motor oil, old tires, antifreeze, and batteries
    3. Burned out bulbs, old air filters, and brake dust only
    4. Empty fuel cans, paper towels, and cardboard boxes
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    Dirty motor oil, old tires, antifreeze, and batteries. Vehicles leave behind more than exhaust. The waste products that pose the biggest threats are dirty motor oil, old tires, antifreeze, and batteries, because they carry oil, chemicals, lead, and acid into soil and water when dumped carelessly. Wash water, wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and shop trash are not harmless in every case, but they are not the group named as the largest threat. Take used oil, coolant, tires, and batteries to collection or recycling points instead of pouring or piling them behind a garage, and keep them sealed and upright during the trip.

    Study this in the handbook: Points, citations and suspensions