The real West Virginia knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains one fixed 20 question slice of the full free 180 question bank, with an explanation after each answer.
Sample question from test 6
emergencies
What is an initial action recommended if the brakes fail?
- Pump the brake pedal quickly
- Turn the ignition off before trying to slow
- Pull the parking brake fully and hold it locked
- Shift immediately into reverse at highway speed
Answer: Pump the brake pedal quickly. The emergency section lists quickly pumping the brake pedal as the first response to brake failure. The driver should then shift to a lower gear, look for a place to slow and stop off the roadway, and use the horn and lights to warn others. Locking the parking brake can make the rear wheels skid, so the handbook says to apply it carefully and hold the release. Turning off the ignition or selecting reverse can create additional control problems and is not the prescribed opening move.