Enhance your defensive driving knowledge with this specialized practice module. With 25 questions presented from a total of 70, you must get 19 right to pass this assessment. The questions cover critical scenarios regarding sharing the road and handling adverse weather conditions.
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Safe Driving Practices
Maintaining a safe following distance is crucial to avoiding rear-end collisions. West Virginia recommends using the three-to-four second rule under normal driving conditions. When driving on snow or ice, this following distance should be increased to at least six seconds. Drivers should constantly scan the road ahead and check mirrors to be aware of surroundings.
It is important to check blind spots by looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. Headlights must be turned on from sunset to sunrise to ensure visibility. You must also use headlights during rain, fog, or whenever visibility is less than 500 feet. Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle or 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.
