West Virginia permit test: pavement markings
Lane lines, center lines, no-passing zones and other pavement markings. 10 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember8 key pavement markings rulesShow the rules
- A center left-turn lane is reserved for left turns from either direction and may not be used for passing or through travel. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- On interstates, one-way streets and divided four-lane roads, a solid yellow line marks the left edge of the pavement. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not block a crosswalk with your car; stop behind it so pedestrians can cross. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection where you can see traffic from all directions. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- Passing is not allowed when the solid yellow line is the one nearest your lane. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- White diamonds mark a special purpose lane set aside for car pools, bicycles, or buses. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions; white lines separate lanes moving the same way. (p. 51, Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026) (opens the handbook))
- When a broken yellow line is on your side of the road, you may pass when it is safe to do so. (p. 51, 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.
Sample pavement markings questions
1.A center lane has solid yellow lines nearest the through lanes and broken lines inside them. How may you use it?
- AOnly for emergency vehicles
- BAs an extra through lane
- CAs a passing lane
- DOnly to make left turns
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✓ D. Only to make left turns
A center left-turn lane is reserved for left turns from either direction and may not be used for passing or through travel.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 51
2.You stop at a red light. Where should your car be compared with the crosswalk?
- AInside the crosswalk if it is empty
- BBlocking part of the crosswalk
- CBehind the crosswalk, not on it
- DPast the crosswalk
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✓ C. Behind the crosswalk, not on it
Do not block a crosswalk with your car; stop behind it so pedestrians can cross.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 51
3.Two lanes moving in your direction are separated by a solid white line. What should you do?
- AChange lanes only to pass
- BStraddle the line in heavy traffic
- CDo not change lanes
- DChange lanes freely
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✓ C. Do not change lanes
When solid white lines separate lanes moving the same direction, do not change lanes.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 51
4.You see white diamond shapes painted in a lane. What do they mean?
- AA railroad crossing is coming up
- BThe lane is for car pools, bikes or buses
- CPassing is allowed in this lane
- DThe lane ends just ahead
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✓ B. The lane is for car pools, bikes or buses
White diamonds mark a special purpose lane set aside for car pools, bicycles, or buses.
Source: Driver's Licensing Handbook - State of West Virginia (Revised 07/2026), page 51