West Virginia Car 7

1.Passing is prohibited

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

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.

2.Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should

Slam on your brakes.

Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.

Keep driving normally.

Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.

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

3.Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

Winter is the most difficult driving season.

Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.

Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.

It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

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

4.This sign means:

Detour ahead.

Low shoulder.

Lane ends.

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

5.This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection.

A crosswalk.

A railroad crossing.

A blasting zone.

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

6.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

Correct! Wrong!

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

7.When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street

Turn your wheels to the right.

Turn your wheels to the left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.

Leave your transmission in neutral.

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

8.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

An upcoming curve in the road.

Changes in traffic lanes

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

9.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

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

10.Drivers should not do which of the following?

Dim their headlights when within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Use their parking lights only while parked.

Dim their headlights when following within 200 feet of another vehicle.

Avoid being blinded by oncoming headlights by glancing toward the right edge of the roadway.

Correct! Wrong!

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

11.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

Correct! Wrong!

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

12.This sign means:

Trucks only.

Trucks are entering the highway.

Upcoming hill.

None

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

13.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

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

14.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone

Wrong way

Railroad crossing

Stop

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

15.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Drink alcohol instead.

Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.

None

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

16.A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Yield to other cars.

Go

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Stop.

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

17.What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

The start of a no passing zone.

A railroad crossing is ahead.

A school zone is ahead.

The presence of construction work.

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

18.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic

After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection

After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

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

19.A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear

Flashing yellow

Steady green

Steady red

Flashing red

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

20.When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

Stop if a police officer is nearby.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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

21.Which of the following statements is true?

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.

A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

Correct! Wrong!

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

22.This sign means:

All traffic must turn.

Turn right at the intersection.

Parking area ahead.

Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

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

23.When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.

Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.

Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.

Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

Correct! Wrong!

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

24.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

Correct! Wrong!

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

25.A red traffic signal light means that you must

Stop at the stop line.

Stop before entering any crosswalk.

Stop before entering the intersection.

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.

26.When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce

Proof of insurance.

Their license.

Proof of registration.

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.

27.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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

28.When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.

Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

Pass the bus before its door opens.

Correct! Wrong!

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

29.Before switching on the ignition, you should

Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

Correct! Wrong!

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

30.When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic

When in heavy traffic in a construction zone

Only when driving in rural areas.

None

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

31.Work zone signs mean:

It is summer.

You must immediately stop and back up.

Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.

You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

Correct! Wrong!

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

32.Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability

Braking distance

Reaction distance

Perception time

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

33.When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.

Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.

Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

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

34.A steady green light at an intersection means that you

Must slow down and prepare to stop.

Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

None

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

35.This road sign means

Bicycle crossing.

Stop only if other cars are approaching.

Bicycle store.

Soft shoulders.

Correct! Wrong!

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

36.When passing on a multilane highway

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Pass only on the right.

Watch for oncoming traffic.

There is no need to signal.

Correct! Wrong!

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

37.If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should

Brake hard immediately.

Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.

Maintain your current speed and steer straight.

Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

Correct! Wrong!

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

38.You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.

Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

Sound your horn to make the cars move up

Correct! Wrong!

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

39.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

Correct! Wrong!

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

40.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates

That drivers should come to a complete stop.

That an action is forbidden.

That some drivers should yield to other drivers.

That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

Correct! Wrong!

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

41.When passing other vehicles

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

Honk your horn at least three times.

Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.

There is no need to signal.

Correct! Wrong!

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

42.You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.

If no part of your vehicle is on the road.

If you need to look at a map for directions.

Only if you have an emergency.

Correct! Wrong!

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

43.You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.

Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Correct! Wrong!

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

44.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic

Proceed with caution.

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop

Correct! Wrong!

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

45.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Sound your horn at passing motorists.

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

Correct! Wrong!