West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be riding in their blind spots. Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult. Your visibility may be reduced You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles.

2. Motorcyclists must wear protective eyewear Only while riding on highways and freeways. At all times. If riding a motorcycle without a windshield Only if they choose to do so.

3. Which of the following should you do while riding at night? All listed answers. Reduce your speed. Use the car ahead Use your high beam.

4. Changing your lane position can Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

5. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because Other vehicles often do not see them approaching. They do not have to obey traffic lights. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections They are slower than other vehicles.

6. The best path through a curve May not follow the curve of the road. Is on the inside of the curve. Is to stay in the center position Is on the outside of the curve.

7. If you must swerve to the left, which of the following is the proper order? Press left handgrip, and front brake. Press left handgrip, and then right to recover. Press left handgrip, and rear brake Press right handgrip, and then left to recover.

8. When starting on an uphill slope, you should first use ____ brake to hold the motorcycle while starting the engine and shifting into first gear. Neither. The front. Either. The rear.

9. Which of the following is not a good way to keep a group of motorcyclists together? Don't slow down if a rider falls behind, continue riding as to avoid a collision. Make sure everyone knows the route. Let the tailender set the pace Place inexperienced riders at the front. None of the listed answers.

10. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Maintaining or increasing your speed Avoiding sudden moves.

11. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. Before changing lanes. All of the above.

12. Which of the following can affect a rider? A couple of drinks. All listed answers. A prescription medicine An illegal drug.

13. Before downshifting, you should Apply the rear brake. Decelerate. Lean forward Flash your brake light.

14. If you approach a vehicle displaying a reflective orange triangle sign on the rear, you must Follow too closely. Pass the vehicle quickly. Slow down and use caution Share the same lane with the vehicle.

15. A ____ following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. Five-second. Two-second. One-second. 4-second.

16. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings. The center position is always the safest option The left and right positions are safest.

17. Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because Dirt collects there and provides little traction. The pavement is poor quality. You may hit pedestrians It is prohibited to ride there.

18. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Use your rear brake only. Use your lean to enhance braking Never stop in a curve.

19. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving. Unless riding over a slippery surface At all times.

20. Increase your safety at night by Using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see. Riding with your high beam. Increasing your following distance Doing all of these things.

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To operate a motorcycle in West Virginia, you must have a motorcycle instruction permit, Class F motorcycle license, or an F endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Minors must complete Level II of the graduated driver license (GDL) program before they are eligible to apply. A motorcycle permit, license, or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a Class F motorcycle license or endorsement, you must apply, submit the documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, and the motorcycle rider skills test. The rider skills test is waived for applicants who successfully complete the West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program.

Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.