West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped. Release the brake and only use the front brake. Pull the engine kill switch Release all brakes and coast to a stop.

2. If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the ____ of the central island. Corner. Right. Left. Center.

3. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Release the rear brake only Continue applying the brake.

4. You should scan your path of travel ____ seconds ahead. 10 12 5 2

5. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in First gear. Neutral. Second gear Third gear.

6. When dealing with slippery surfaces, which of the following should you not do? Avoid any sudden change in speed or direction. Reduce your speed. Ride the center lane position Use both brakes.

7. 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.

8. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Gravel roads. Snow.

9. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Will change throughout the curve. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Is the right of the lane position.

10. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug? Leaning while turning. Shifting to a higher gear too soon. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Carrying cargo on the sissy bar.

11. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When passing parked cars. When being passed by other vehicles. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. All of the above.

12. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you. Ensures that they will stop and let you through Should be avoided to discourage aggression.

13. When you are stopped, you should stay in which gear? 1 2 3 Put it into neutral.

14. Which of the following statements about interchanges is not true? If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers. The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf. If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one.

15. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Road conditions. Traffic conditions All of the above.

16. The clutch is located at the Right foot pedal. Left foot pedal. Left handgrip Right handgrip.

17. Rising off the seat slightly Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should only be done by experienced drivers. Should be done to fix a wobble Is prohibited while riding motorcycles.

18. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Increase your following distance. Reduce your speed Use your high beam.

19. Engine seizures are typically caused by what? All listed answers. Going too fast. Riding too far Lack of oil.

20. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding with a new rider. When traffic is heavy. When you are riding in a group. Never.

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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.