West Virginia DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on West Virginia driving rules, including stop sign approach, flashing red signal, oncoming headlight glare and broken white line. 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 a stop sign?

    • A. Come to a complete stop
    • B. Slow down and proceed
    • C. Yield only to the left
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    A. Come to a complete stop

    A full stop is required before entering the intersection.

  2. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

    • A. Proceed with caution
    • B. Yield only to pedestrians
    • C. Stop, then proceed when safe
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    C. Stop, then proceed when safe

    A flashing red signal is treated the same as a stop sign.

  3. What should you do when driving at night and facing oncoming headlights?

    • A. Look directly at the lights
    • B. Dim your high beams
    • C. Flash your headlights
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    B. Dim your high beams

    Dimming high beams prevents blinding other drivers.

  4. What does a broken white line on the roadway indicate?

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

    Broken white lines allow lane changes when it is safe.

  5. What should you do when entering a curve?

    • A. Accelerate through the curve
    • B. Slow down before entering
    • C. Brake hard while turning
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    B. Slow down before entering

    Reducing speed before the curve helps maintain control.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    Why: A full stop is required before entering the intersection.

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

    Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

    Why: A flashing red signal is treated the same as a stop sign.

  3. Q3. What should you do when driving at night and facing oncoming headlights?

    Correct answer: Dim your high beams

    Why: Dimming high beams prevents blinding other drivers.

  4. Q4. What does a broken white line on the roadway indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed

    Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when it is safe.

  5. Q5. What should you do when entering a curve?

    Correct answer: Slow down before entering

    Why: Reducing speed before the curve helps maintain control.

  6. Q6. What does a yellow centerline separate?

    Correct answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions

    Why: Yellow centerlines divide opposing traffic flows.

  7. Q7. What should you do if traffic ahead suddenly slows or stops?

    Correct answer: Brake smoothly and check mirrors

    Why: Smooth braking helps prevent rear-end collisions.

  8. Q8. What does a circular yellow sign warn drivers of?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead

    Why: Circular yellow signs indicate upcoming railroad crossings.

  9. Q9. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

    Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing

    Why: Flashing red lights require all traffic to stop.

  10. Q10. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

    Correct answer: No passing

    Why: A solid yellow line means passing is unsafe.

  11. Q11. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    Why: Slowing down helps maintain traction on wet roads.

  12. Q12. 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.

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