Traffic Laws And Rules Of The Road — West Virginia Driver's License Practice Test

This West Virginia Driver's License Traffic Laws And Rules Of The Road practice set has 159 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 76% on the real West Virginia Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Traffic Laws And Rules Of The Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Why should you observe speed limits and adjust your speed to driving conditions?

   • Because exceeding the speed limit endangers the lives of others and your own — Correct answer
   • Because it is only required on interstate highways
   • Because police cars cannot stop you if you stay under the limit
   • Because it saves fuel and nothing more

   Explanation: Exceeding the speed limit endangers the lives of others as well as your own. Observe speed limits and adjust your speed to the driving conditions.

   Handbook: Traffic Laws — Basic Speed Law

2. In which of these situations should you slow down?

   • When approaching the top of a hill — Correct answer
   • When merging onto an empty interstate
   • When traffic ahead is moving faster than you
   • When the road is wide and straight

   Explanation: You should slow down when approaching and crossing an intersection, approaching or going around a curve, approaching the top of a hill, and when traveling on a narrow road.

   Handbook: Traffic Laws — Basic Speed Law

3. You should slow down during traffic, weather, or roadway hazards because these conditions:

   • Limit your visibility or stopping distance — Correct answer
   • Improve your vehicle's traction
   • Make your brakes work faster
   • Have no effect on safe driving

   Explanation: Slow down during traffic, weather, roadway hazards, or other conditions that limit visibility or stopping distance.

   Handbook: Traffic Laws — Basic Speed Law