WV DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Red octagon sign
- A stop sign. The driver must bring the vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line or crosswalk, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed only when the way is clear.
- Yield sign shape
- A red-and-white inverted triangle. The driver must slow down, be ready to stop, and let vehicles and pedestrians on the intersecting road go first.
- Yellow diamond signs
- Warning signs. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards or changes such as curves, intersections, or reduced lanes, and call for reduced speed and increased attention.
- Railroad crossing warning
- A round yellow sign with a black X and RR letters. Flashing red lights or a lowered gate require a full stop; driving around a lowered gate is prohibited.
- Flashing red signal
- Traffic signal that functions like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then continue when it is safe to do so.
- Flashing yellow signal
- A caution signal. Drivers may proceed without stopping but should slow down and watch for hazards, cross traffic, or pedestrians in or near the intersection.
- Four-way stop order
- The first vehicle to stop goes first. If two arrive together, the vehicle on the right goes first; a vehicle going straight has priority over one turning left.
- Three-second rule
- A following-distance guideline: pick a fixed point ahead and ensure at least three seconds pass before you reach it, adding time in rain, darkness, or heavy traffic.
- Default residential speed limit
- In West Virginia, 25 mph applies in residential and business districts unless a different limit is posted, and drivers must always adjust speed to conditions.
- Child restraint requirement
- Children under 8 years old, or under 4 feet 9 inches tall, must ride in an approved child safety seat; all front-seat occupants must use safety belts.
- Right-of-way at intersections
- Drivers must yield to vehicles already in the intersection, to pedestrians in crosswalks, and when turning left across oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard.
- School bus stop law
- When a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop until the lights stop, unless separated by a median barrier.
- Steady yellow light
- The signal warns that the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are too close to stop safely, proceed through the intersection with caution.
- Emergency vehicle rule
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes; never follow closely behind it.
- Move Over law
- Drivers approaching stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles displaying lights must change lanes away if possible, or slow down and proceed with caution.
- Level 1 learner permit
- Available at age 15 after passing knowledge and vision tests. Driving is allowed only with a licensed driver 21 or older supervising from the front passenger seat.
- Level 2 intermediate license
- Requires holding the permit the required period, completing supervised driving hours, and passing the road skills test; nighttime and passenger restrictions apply to young drivers.
- Level 3 full license
- Granted after completing the graduated stages and reaching the required age with an acceptable driving record; removes the intermediate-stage restrictions on driving hours and passengers.
- Knowledge test retake
- An applicant who fails the written knowledge test must wait the required period and pay the fee again before retesting; the vision test must also be passed.
- Parking downhill with curb
- Turn the front wheels toward the curb so that, if the vehicle rolls, the curb blocks the tires; set the parking brake and place the transmission in park or gear.
- Parking uphill with curb
- Turn the front wheels away from the curb so the tire rests against it if the vehicle rolls backward; set the parking brake and shift into park or first gear.
- Parking uphill without curb
- Turn the front wheels toward the edge of the road so a rolling vehicle is directed off the pavement rather than into traffic; set the parking brake.
- Correcting a skid
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding. Avoid hard braking, which can worsen the skid and cause a spin.
- Driving in fog
- Use low-beam headlights rather than high beams to reduce glare, slow down, and increase following distance because visibility and stopping distance are both affected.
- Tire blowout response
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, keep the vehicle traveling straight, ease off the accelerator, and slow gradually before pulling off the road; hard braking can cause loss of control.
- Headlight use requirement
- Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced by weather. High beams must be dimmed for oncoming traffic and when following closely.
- Hydroplaning
- Loss of tire contact with the pavement on wet roads. Ease off the accelerator, avoid braking or turning sharply, and keep the wheel steady until traction returns.
- Vision test requirement
- Applicants must meet a minimum visual acuity standard, with or without corrective lenses, before receiving a permit or license; corrective lenses may be required while driving.
- Driving test requirements
- The road skills test checks vehicle control, observation, signaling, parking, and obedience to traffic laws; the vehicle must be properly registered, insured, and pass a safety check.
- Night driving hazard
- At night, visibility is limited and glare from oncoming lights reduces sight distance, so drivers should reduce speed and increase following distance beyond the daytime three seconds.
- Winter driving rule
- Reduce speed, accelerate and brake gently, and increase following distance on snow or ice; clear all windows, lights, and the roof of snow before driving.
- License suspension
- A temporary withdrawal of driving privileges for violations such as excessive points, DUI, or failure to maintain insurance; driving during suspension carries additional penalties.
- Point system
- Convictions for moving violations add points to a driving record; accumulating the specified number of points within the set period results in suspension or required improvement action.