West Virginia CAR DMV Practice Test 24

Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane.

This sign indicates that there is a sharp right turn ahead.

If a traffic light at an intersection is not functioning due to a power outage, yield to other drivers in the same manner as you would when approaching a four-way stop. When it is your turn, proceed through the intersection with caution.

Backing requires extra caution because it is difficult for drivers to see behind their vehicles. Before entering a vehicle to back up, walk to the back of the vehicle to check for children and small objects.

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This regulation sign means that left turns are prohibited.

When approaching railroad tracks, you should look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for trains or other vehicles that may be using the rails.

At dusk or on overcast days, you must turn on your headlights. Dim your lights to their low beam setting when within 1,000 feet of an approaching vehicle and when within 500 feet of a vehicle that you are following. When driving in poor weather, always use your low beams.

This sign indicates that workers may be on or very close to the roadway ahead, so you should take special care when traveling through the area.

This sign warns that deer cross the roadway in the area. You should slow down, be alert, and be ready to stop.

To avoid becoming fatigued while taking a long trip, stop every two hours for a short break. If you become drowsy, pull off the road and park in a safe place to take a nap, or find a room to stay for the night.

Before passing, you should signal early enough for other drivers to know your plans in advance.

When turning left at a traffic signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

As you prepare to make a right turn, you should get as far to the right side of the road as possible. Do not cut across lanes of traffic to perform any turn.

You must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop for an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, regardless of whether it is approaching you from behind or from the opposite direction.

A steady yellow arrow indicates that a red arrow is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.

An octagonal shape is used only for stop signs. All eight-sided signs tell drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Signal, check your mirrors, and check your blind spot before changing lanes or passing on an interstate. Only stop on the shoulder of the interstate in the case of an emergency and change lanes as infrequently as possible. Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or under poor weather conditions.

Passing is prohibited in a curve, on a hill, or in any other location where you would be unable to clearly see oncoming traffic. You may not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, underpass, or railroad crossing; when an approaching vehicle is in your passing lane; where signs or road markings prohibit passing; and when a vehicle ahead of you has stopped to let pedestrians cross the road.

If your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open, your vehicle will continue to maintain its speed or accelerate, even if you remove your foot from the gas pedal. Turn off the ignition, using care to move the ignition switch only far enough to stop the engine and not engage the steering wheel locking mechanism. Apply your brakes and move off the road to a safe area.

You should turn your head to check your blind spots before every lane change.

Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of death or injury while driving.

A green steady arrow means you may pass through the intersection in the direction that the arrow is pointing. Oncoming traffic is required to stop for turning traffic.

Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.

In general, vehicles at a four-way stop should proceed in the order that they arrive. However, if two vehicles arrive to the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

This sign means that it is not safe for drivers to enter the indicated road or driveway from their current direction. If you come across one of these signs, you should immediately turn around and drive a different way.