West Virginia Car 5

1.When parked facing downhill, your front wheels should be:

Aiming straight ahead.

Turned toward the curb.

Turned away from the curb.

None of the above.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.If you experience a tire blowout:

Take your foot of the gas.

Do not immediately use your brakes.

Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.

All of the above.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.A work zone

May be moving or stationary.

Is marked with black and white signs.

Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.

All of the above.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.the meaning of this sign?

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.

The traffic signal ahead is broken.

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.

There is a traffic signal ahead.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.

Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.This sign means

You must drive slowly and sound your horn.

A school zone is ahead.

A bus stop is ahead.

None

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

8.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must

Not cross the centerline.

Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.

Use the shoulder.

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

9.A person's ability to drive can be impaired by

Alcohol.

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.This sign means:

No right turns

Right turns are permitted.

Stop before turning right.

Sharp curve ahead.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.The road is the most dangerous

After it rains.

After it has been raining for a couple of hours.

When it begins to rain.

Before it rains.

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12.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed

Increase

Reduce

Maintain

Vary

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13.This sign means:

There is a detour ahead.

You must stop for flaggers.

The road ahead is closed to traffic.

The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

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14.This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.

The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.

The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

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15.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

Please select 2 correct answers

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Drive in the right lane only.

Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.On slippery roads, you should

Slow down.

Drive more quickly.

fasten

None

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.This sign means

Crossroad ahead.

Flagger ahead.

Turn right or go straight.

None

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.

Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.

Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Presence of a stop sign.

Use of your turn signals.

Cars behind you.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.

Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.

If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.

Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.While backing, you should

Rely only on your mirrors.

Flash your lights.

Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.A speed limit is:

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.

None

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Cross these lines under no circumstances.

Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

30.Driving while being distracted by any activity

Is never dangerous.

Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

Usually causes the driver to drive faster.

Is only dangerous for young drivers.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters

Black with white letters

Red with white letters

Green with white letters

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.This green arrow on a lane use control signal means

You may use this lane.

No traffic is allowed in this lane.

You have the right-of-way.

You must merge into this lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

33.What should you do when you see this sign?

Look for a train station ahead.

Signal before going any further

Slow down and yield for trains.

None

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver

Is not required to stop.

Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

35.Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

You are less alert.

You calm down and can concentrate better.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.road sign means:

Merge

divide

No left turn.

None

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.

There are pedestrians crossing.

You are turning right.

You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

38.You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

Broken white

Double solid yellow

Solid yellow

Solid white

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39.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.

Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.

Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

40.most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Only a lap and shoulder belt.

Only an airbag.

Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.

No safety restraints.

Correct! Wrong!

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41.What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.

Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.

Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.

Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.

Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.

Slam on your brakes.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.A yellow light that flashes on and off means

Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.

Stop and wait for a green light.

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

A rectangular red sign

A circular green sign.

A diamond-shaped yellow sign.

A triangular orange sign.

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45.This road sign means

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

Correct! Wrong!