West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 1: 12 Questions

Mini Test 1 has 12 multiple-choice questions on West Virginia driving rules, including uncontrolled intersection, flashing yellow signal, heavy rain driving and broken white lane lines. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What should you do when approaching an intersection with no signs or signals?

    • A. Yield to vehicles on your right
    • B. Proceed without slowing
    • C. Stop every time
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    A. Yield to vehicles on your right

    At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield to traffic on the right.

  2. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    • A. Stop completely
    • B. Yield only to pedestrians
    • C. Proceed with caution
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    C. Proceed with caution

    A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and be alert.

  3. What is the safest action when driving in heavy rain?

    • A. Turn off headlights
    • B. Reduce speed
    • C. Increase speed
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    B. Reduce speed

    Slowing down helps maintain traction on wet roads.

  4. What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?

    • A. Passing is prohibited
    • B. Traffic flows in opposite directions
    • C. Lane changes are allowed
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    C. Lane changes are allowed

    Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.

  5. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

    • A. Proceed if traffic allows
    • B. Yield and stop if necessary
    • C. Honk to warn
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    B. Yield and stop if necessary

    Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right-of-way.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What should you do when approaching an intersection with no signs or signals?

    Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on your right

    Why: At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield to traffic on the right.

  2. Q2. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed with caution

    Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and be alert.

  3. Q3. What is the safest action when driving in heavy rain?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    Why: Slowing down helps maintain traction on wet roads.

  4. Q4. What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed

    Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.

  5. Q5. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

    Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary

    Why: Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right-of-way.

  6. Q6. What does a circular yellow sign warn of?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead

    Why: Circular yellow signs indicate railroad crossings.

  7. Q7. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

    Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go

    Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.

  8. Q8. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

    Correct answer: No passing

    Why: Solid yellow lines show that passing is unsafe.

  9. Q9. What should you do when entering a highway?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the highway

    Why: Traffic already on the highway has the right-of-way.

  10. Q10. What does an orange road sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Construction or maintenance zone

    Why: Orange signs warn drivers of work zones.

  11. Q11. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?

    Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a stop

    Why: Dark signals must be treated as stop signs.

  12. Q12. What is the safest action when approaching a curve?

    Correct answer: Slow down before entering

    Why: Reducing speed before a curve helps maintain control.

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