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West Virginia Traffic Laws Flashcards

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  1. What is West Virginia's Move Over law?

    Answer: Move over a lane or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights

    West Virginia's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or significantly reduce speed when approaching stopped emergency, maintenance, or tow vehicles with activated lights.

  2. In West Virginia, when is it legal to make a right turn on red?

    Answer: After stopping completely and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it

    Right turns on red are permitted in West Virginia after a complete stop and yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians, provided no sign prohibits it.

  3. What is the school zone speed limit in West Virginia?

    Answer: 15 mph when children are present

    The speed limit in West Virginia school zones is 15 mph when children are present, unless a different speed is posted.

  4. In West Virginia, how far in advance must you signal before turning?

    Answer: At least 100 feet

    West Virginia law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn to give adequate notice to other road users.

  5. What happens when you refuse a chemical test after a DUI arrest in West Virginia?

    Answer: Automatic license suspension and possible enhanced penalties

    Refusing a chemical test in West Virginia triggers automatic administrative license suspension under the implied consent law, and may result in enhanced penalties.

  6. In West Virginia, when must you yield to pedestrians?

    Answer: Whenever pedestrians are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk

    West Virginia law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, giving them the right-of-way.

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