West Virginia DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is There is a side road entering from the right.

This sign warns that the main road will curve to the left with a side road entering from the right. Approach this intersection with extra caution. A driver preparing to enter the main road from the side road may not see you approaching from around the curve and may suddenly pull out in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign

This regulatory sign is a stop sign. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when the intersection is clear. You must stop near the sign and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Turn left or go straight.

This sign regulates traffic and directs the driver to turn left or go straight.

Not quite. The answer is A disabled crossing is ahead.

The sign indicates a disabled crossing ahead. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is A safe speed indication for a curve ahead to the right

This warning sign means that there is a curve ahead to the right. A recommended safe speed for the curve may be shown just below the sign.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway.

This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or air horn or displaying flashing lights.

Not quite. The answer is 25 mph

In West Virginia, the maximum speed limit in a business or residential area is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

Source: Speed Limits, Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road, State of West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Warning signs

Warning signs alert you to possible hazards ahead. Slow down and watch for other signs or signals that may follow.

Not quite. The answer is Speed limit signs and advisory speed signs

There are two types of speed signs: speed limit signs and advisory (recommended) speed signs. Speed limit signs state the legal speed limit in black letters and numbers on a white background. Advisory speed signs state a recommended speed in black letters and numbers on a yellow background. Advisory speed signs are often placed below warning signs.

Not quite. The answer is guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.

Not quite. The answer is an exit number.

This sign represents an exit number. Such signs direct you to bike routes, parking areas, mileposts, and specific exits. By using the milepost number and the exit number, you can see how far you are from the exit you want to use.

Not quite. The answer is C

This is a warning sign that indicates a two-way road.

Not quite. The answer is a handicapped parking zone.

This sign means that you are prohibited from parking in a handicap zone unless you have the appropriate permit.

Not quite. The answer is A traffic signal ahead at an intersection

This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Prepare to stop if the light is yellow or red. These signs are placed on roads with higher speed limits or where your view of the traffic signal ahead may be blocked.

Not quite. The answer is Rest area ahead

This sign indicates a rest area open on the right.

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is A Y-intersection ahead

This sign indicates a Y-intersection. The road ahead splits into two different directions. Be prepared for traffic crossing in your path and prepare to turn in one direction or the other.

Not quite. The answer is Do not walk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is B, A, C

West Virginia law doesn't appear to address this situation. In practice, however, drivers tend to follow the common-sense rule used in most other states: Stop and then yield to vehicles that arrived at the intersection before you. In other words, vehicles should proceed in the order in which they arrived. Here, that would be Car B, followed by Car A and then Car C. Of course, each vehicle must stop before proceeding.