Speed Limits & Following Distance — West Virginia
West Virginia permit practice test: 527 free practice questions (20 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). Official test format: >=25 Q, pass 19 (76%). Speed Limits & Following Distance: 35 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | West Virginia Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 35 (7% of 527 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
webapps.transportation.wv.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (35)
1. The speed limit on an open county highway unless posted otherwise is?
- 70 MPH
- 65 MPH
- 60 MPH
- 55 MPH ✓
Answer: D. 55 MPH
2. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
- When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic ✓
- When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
- Only when driving in rural areas.
- When driving under adverse weather conditions
Answer: A. When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
3. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
- Use alternate routes.
- Drive as you would on dry roads.
- Increase your following distance. ✓
- Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
Answer: C. Increase your following distance.
4. Work zone signs mean:
- It is summer.
- You must immediately stop and back up.
- Less than ideal conditions are present for driving. ✓
- You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.
Answer: C. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.
5. Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on an open county highway is:
- 70 mph.
- 65 mph.
- 60 mph.
- 55 mph. ✓
Answer: D. 55 mph.
6. You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:
- Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
- Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
- Slow down. ✓
- Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
Answer: C. Slow down.
7. Many crashes are caused by:
- Drivers traveling too fast for conditions. ✓
- Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
- Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
- Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
Answer: A. Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
8. A speed limit is:
- The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
- The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. ✓
- The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
- None of the above.
Answer: B. The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
9. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
- Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
- Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. ✓
- Drive in the right lane only.
- Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.
Answer: B. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
10. Braking distance is affected by:
- The speed your vehicle is traveling.
- The condition of your brakes and tires.
- The condition of the pavement.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · 20 official sample questions · Official driver handbook