West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Question 1

Which of these is one of the railroad crossing offenses that disqualify a CMV driver under West Virginia's statute?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring an enforcement official's directions at the crossing — The statute lists six crossing offenses, including disobeying a traffic control device or an enforcement official there. A first conviction means sixty days, a second within three years means one hundred twenty days, and a third means one year.

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Crossing the tracks in a low gear

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Using four-way flashers while stopped at the crossing for a train

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Stopping 20 feet from the nearest rail

Question 2

West Virginia's definition of a serious traffic violation includes erratic or improper lane changes. Which passing offense does it name as an example?

Accepted Answer

Passing a school bus when prohibited — The definition's examples are passing a school bus when that is prohibited, plus improper lane changes and other passing violations.

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Passing a bicycle in a marked bike lane

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Passing on the right on an interstate

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Passing a snowplow in winter

Question 3

West Virginia bars employers from knowingly letting a driver operate a CMV during certain periods. One covers violations of laws about which kind of crossing?

Accepted Answer

Railroad-highway grade crossings — An employer may not knowingly allow a driver to run a CMV while the driver is breaking a federal, state or local railroad-highway grade crossing law. The same list covers suspended licenses, out-of-service orders and texting.

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Pedestrian crosswalks

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State border crossings

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Toll plaza crossings

Question 4

Why does the manual tell you to check your mirrors during a turn?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the back end is clearing whatever is beside it — A long vehicle's rear end tracks inside the path of the front in a turn, so the mirrors are how you confirm the back of the vehicle is not about to strike something.

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To confirm that the turn signal has canceled itself after the turn

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To read the speedometer's reflection

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To see whether the cargo doors have opened

Question 5

What reason does the manual give for never trying to race a train to a crossing?

Accepted Answer

It is extremely difficult to judge an approaching train's speed — Both the speed of a train and its distance from the crossing are very hard to judge, which is why every crossing is approached expecting a train.

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Trains always accelerate as they come near a road crossing

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Crossing gates always come down faster for large vehicles than for cars

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Your engine is likely to stall on the rails

Question 6

On the multiple-lane part of the road test you are asked to change lanes. In what order does the manual list the steps?

Accepted Answer

Make the necessary traffic checks, then signal, then change lanes smoothly when it is safe — You will be asked for a lane change to the left followed by one to the right, checking traffic before you signal and move each time.

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Signal, then change lanes smoothly, then make the necessary traffic checks

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Change lanes smoothly first, then signal to confirm the move, then make the necessary traffic checks

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Make the necessary traffic checks, then change lanes smoothly, then signal

Question 7

Regular mirror checks are not enough in some driving situations. Which set does the manual single out?

Accepted Answer

Lane changes, turns, merges, and tight maneuvers — Regular mirror checks are not enough when you change lanes, turn, merge or work in close quarters. Each of those needs extra looks to be sure there is room.

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Hills, bridges, tunnels, toll plazas, and rest areas

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Night, fog, rain, and snow

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Starts, stops, parking, and fueling

Question 8

A driver in West Virginia is convicted of failing to follow a police officer's instructions. What does the point chart assign?

Accepted Answer

3 points — Failing to follow a police officer's instructions is a 3-point entry. Fleeing from an officer is far heavier, at 8 points.

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2 points

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6 points

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8 points

Question 9

Which of these West Virginia violations is a 2-point offense rather than a 3-point one?

Accepted Answer

Improper turning — Improper turning is listed at 2 points. Passing violations, failure to yield and improper lane violations are 3 points each.

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A passing violation

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A failure to yield violation

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An improper lane violation

Question 10

According to the manual, when is a full stop required at a railroad grade crossing?

Accepted Answer

When the cargo or another law makes the stop mandatory — A full stop is required whenever regulations make it mandatory because of the cargo, or when the law calls for it in some other way. When stopping, check behind you, use a pullout lane if there is one, and turn on the four-way flashers.

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Only when a train can be seen or heard approaching

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Only at crossings that have no gates or flashing lights

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At every crossing, for every commercial vehicle on the road

Question 11

How many points does West Virginia's point chart assign to a failure-to-yield violation?

Accepted Answer

3 — A failure-to-yield violation is a 3-point entry, the same value the chart gives a passing violation or a failure to obey a stop sign.

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2

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5

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6

Question 12

Your turn forces you into the oncoming lane and a car is coming toward you. Which of these does the manual tell you NOT to do?

Accepted Answer

Back up for the oncoming vehicle — The manual says to watch for oncoming vehicles and leave them room to pass or stop, but backing up is out, since a vehicle may be right behind you.

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Give the oncoming vehicle room to go by

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Give the oncoming vehicle room to stop

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Watch for vehicles coming toward you

West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Which of these is one of the railroad crossing offenses that disqualify a CMV driver under West Virginia's statute?

2. West Virginia's definition of a serious traffic violation includes erratic or improper lane changes. Which passing offense does it name as an example?

3. West Virginia bars employers from knowingly letting a driver operate a CMV during certain periods. One covers violations of laws about which kind of crossing?

4. Why does the manual tell you to check your mirrors during a turn?

5. What reason does the manual give for never trying to race a train to a crossing?

6. On the multiple-lane part of the road test you are asked to change lanes. In what order does the manual list the steps?

7. Regular mirror checks are not enough in some driving situations. Which set does the manual single out?

8. A driver in West Virginia is convicted of failing to follow a police officer's instructions. What does the point chart assign?

9. Which of these West Virginia violations is a 2-point offense rather than a 3-point one?

10. According to the manual, when is a full stop required at a railroad grade crossing?

11. How many points does West Virginia's point chart assign to a failure-to-yield violation?

12. Your turn forces you into the oncoming lane and a car is coming toward you. Which of these does the manual tell you NOT to do?

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