West Virginia Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions

Correct answer: 70 mph

The designated maximum on WV interstates is 70 mph unless another limit is posted.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: 25 mph

Business and residential areas have a designated speed limit of 25 mph.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: 15 mph

The school zone limit is 15 mph while children are present.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: 125 feet

A school zone includes school property and any abutting street or highway extending 125 feet from the school grounds.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: 55 mph

Open country highways have a designated limit of 55 mph unless otherwise posted.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Speed Limits

Correct answer: 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: Chapter VII: Driving on Interstates – Speeds on Interstates

Correct answer: Drive no faster than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions

WV law prohibits driving faster than is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions, even below the posted limit.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Basic Speed Law

Correct answer: When approaching the top of a hill

Slow down when approaching intersections, curves, the top of a hill, on narrow roads, and whenever conditions limit visibility or stopping distance.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Basic Speed Law

Correct answer: Pull off at the first safe turnout to let them pass

When driving slower than normal on a road with one lane each way, pull off at the first safe turnout so faster traffic can pass.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road – Driving Slowly

Correct answer: Driving too fast to stop within your headlights' range

Overdriving your headlights means going too fast to stop safely within the distance clearly lit by your headlights.

Source: Chapter VIII: Defensive Driving – Light Conditions