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West Virginia permit test: lane changes, passing and interstates

Changing lanes, passing, entering and exiting interstates, interstate speeds and construction zones. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection, a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, underpass, or railroad crossing. (p. 58, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  2. Sound your horn to alert the driver ahead you are passing; at night you can also blink your headlights. (p. 58, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  3. Passing is prohibited on a curve or hill, or anywhere you cannot see oncoming traffic. (p. 58, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  4. You may not pass a vehicle that has stopped at an intersection to let a pedestrian cross. (p. 59, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  5. Slower traffic should drive in the right-hand lane, except when passing. (p. 67, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  6. Trucks and buses entering the interstate may need extra time; cooperate by giving them time and space. (p. 67, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  7. As you merge, match the speed of the traffic already on the interstate. (p. 68, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  8. Traffic on the interstate has the right-of-way; you cannot count on other drivers moving over for you. (p. 68, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  9. Never slow down on the interstate itself; wait until you are in the deceleration lane, then brake gently. (p. 69, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
  10. Do not drive slower than 55 mph on an interstate unless weather or road conditions are bad or a lower speed is posted. (p. 69, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample lane changes, passing and interstates questions

  1. 1.You are on a two-lane road approaching the top of a hill. May you pass the slow car ahead?

    • AYes, if you honk first
    • BNo, you cannot see oncoming traffic
    • CYes, if you speed up
    • DYes, if the line is broken
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    ✓ B. No, you cannot see oncoming traffic

    Passing is prohibited on a curve or hill, or anywhere you cannot see oncoming traffic.

    Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 58

  2. 2.You would have to exceed the speed limit to pass a slow car. What does the handbook suggest?

    • APass on the right instead
    • BFlash your lights until it speeds up
    • CYou probably do not need to pass
    • DSpeed up just long enough to pass
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    ✓ C. You probably do not need to pass

    Needing to break the speed limit to get around a car is a sign the pass is not necessary.

    Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 58

  3. 3.Where are you NOT allowed to change lanes?

    • AIn an intersection or at a railroad crossing
    • BOn a straight road
    • COn an interstate
    • DOn a road with broken white lines
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    ✓ A. In an intersection or at a railroad crossing

    Do not change lanes in an intersection or at a railroad crossing.

    Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 58

  4. 4.Weather and roads are good, and no lower limit is posted. What is the slowest you should drive on an interstate?

    • A65 mph
    • B45 mph
    • C55 mph
    • D35 mph
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    ✓ C. 55 mph

    Do not drive slower than 55 mph on an interstate unless weather or road conditions are bad or a lower speed is posted.

    Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 69