Free West Virginia DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 3 2026
This Practice Test 3 is modeled on the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 25 questions; to pass you need 19 of 25 correct (76%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
In states that use colored curbs, what does a red curb generally mean?
What's on the West Virginia Practice Test 3
The real West Virginia knowledge test has 25 questions, and to pass you need 19 of 25 correct (76%). Practice Test 3 is a 25-question set drawn from 52 questions, scored against a practice target of 76%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 16
- Traffic laws 13
- Safe driving 10
- Emergencies 6
- Alcohol & drugs 3
- Vehicle equipment 2
- Right of way 1
- Parking 1
52 questions in the pool, 9 of them written specifically for West Virginia. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
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1. West Virginia teaches a three-to-four second following rule. When it is dark or raining, your following distance should be at least:
- A. Four seconds (correct)
- B. Two seconds
- C. Three seconds
- D. One second
Why: The normal rule is three to four seconds behind the vehicle ahead. At night or in rain, the handbook says to keep at least four seconds.
Source: official West Virginia driver handbook, PDF p.57, Following Distance
2. During the second 6 months of West Virginia Level 2, a driver may carry at most how many non-family passengers under 20?
- A. One (correct)
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. No limit
Why: In the second six months of Level 2, West Virginia allows no more than one non-family passenger under 20.
Source: official West Virginia driver handbook, PDF p.21, Level 2 GDL intermediate driver's license
3. On an undivided two-lane road, a school bus stops with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must drivers do?
- A. Stop, then pass slowly if no children are seen
- B. Stop in both directions until the lights stop (correct)
- C. Slow down and pass on the left with caution
- D. Wait until children reach the curb, then pass
Why: On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus showing flashing red lights and a stop arm, and stay stopped until the lights stop. Rules for the opposite side of a divided highway differ by state (New York requires you to stop even then), so check your handbook.
4. A vehicle entering a roundabout (traffic circle) must:
- A. Proceed immediately since they have right of way
- B. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout (correct)
- C. Stop completely before entering, even if clear
- D. Yield only to traffic coming from the right
Why: When entering a roundabout, yield to all vehicles already circulating inside. Enter only when there is a safe gap in traffic. Drive counterclockwise around the circle.
5. What does a 'MERGE' warning sign (two lines coming together) mean?
- A. Traffic will merge into your lane (correct)
- B. Your lane ends - you must merge
- C. Two roads cross just ahead
- D. The road divides into two routes
Why: A Merge sign warns that traffic from another roadway (such as an entrance ramp) will be joining your lane ahead. Watch for merging vehicles and adjust your speed and position so they can blend in smoothly. A lane that is ending has its own 'Lane Ends' sign.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.45 Paragraph 01
6. In states that use colored curbs, what does a red curb generally mean?
- A. Parking allowed if you stay with the car
- B. No stopping, standing, or parking (correct)
- C. Passenger loading only
- D. Loading for commercial trucks only
Why: Where curb colors are used, red means no stopping, standing or parking; it is often used for fire lanes and near hydrants. White usually means passenger loading, green limited-time parking and blue disabled parking. Curb rules vary by state and city, so obey posted signs.
More West Virginia facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the West Virginia permit practice test page.
West Virginia DMV Test Info
- Questions on real test
- 25
- Passing score
- 76%
- Correct needed
- 19 of 25 correct (76%)
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Testing agency
- Division of Motor Vehicles
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this West Virginia Practice Test 3 once - keep taking it until you score 76% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.