West Virginia Permit Practice Test 4
25 questions written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
When parallel parking on a two-way street, how close to the right curb must your wheels be?
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About this test
These questions were written from the West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (Revised 07/2026). 13 of the 20 West Virginia questions in this test cover rules that are specific to West Virginia or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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When parallel parking on a two-way street, how close to the right curb must your wheels be?
- A Within 18 inches
- B Within 12 inches
- C Within 24 inches
- D Within 36 inches
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A. Within 18 inches
West Virginia requires your right-hand wheels to be parallel to and within 18 inches of the right curb. Park in the direction of traffic and center the car in the space.
What is the minimum license suspension for a first offense of passing a stopped school bus in West Virginia?
- A 30 days
- B 60 days
- C 90 days
- D Six months
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B. 60 days
Passing a stopped school bus brings at least a 60-day suspension and a minimum $500 fine or up to six months in jail for a first offense. Later offenses carry heavier penalties.
A railroad crossing has two sets of tracks. A train has just passed on the near track. What should you watch for before crossing?
- A A second train on the other track
- B Nothing; once a train passes the crossing is clear
- C Only the gate arms rising
- D A flagger to wave you across
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A. A second train on the other track
When there are two or more tracks, a second train may be coming on another set of tracks. A sign under the crossbuck shows how many tracks there are. Look and listen in both directions before you cross.
You have a reportable crash on a rural road outside any city. Who should you report it to?
- A Only your insurance company
- B The nearest DMV regional office, in writing, within 30 days
- C The county sheriff or nearest State Police office
- D The nearest city police department
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C. The county sheriff or nearest State Police office
Crashes inside a municipality are reported to the local police department. Outside a municipality, report to the county sheriff or the nearest West Virginia State Police office.
Your car begins to skid on a slick road. What should you do with the brakes?
- A Avoid them unless you are about to hit something
- B Slam them on immediately
- C Pump them as fast as you can until the car stops sliding
- D Use the parking brake
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A. Avoid them unless you are about to hit something
In a skid, stay calm and do not use your brakes unless you are in danger of hitting something. Ease off the gas and steer where you want to go.