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West Virginia Speed Control practice

Practice 8 West Virginia DMV questions on speed control. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

Which of these statements regarding passing another vehicle is incorrect?

A.Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time.
B.Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you.
C.You may exceed the speed limit to pass quickly.✓
D.Avoid passing on the right unless you can do it safely.

Why: According to the West Virginia driver's manual, it is illegal to exceed the speed limit at any time, including while passing another vehicle. If you cannot complete a pass without speeding, you should stay in your lane and wait for a better opportunity.

How much does your braking distance increase if you double your speed on a highway?

A.two times.
B.three times.
C.four times.✓
D.five times.

Why: When you double your speed, your braking distance doesn't just double; it quadruples. This is because kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

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