West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed? Before the turn. During the turn. After the turn. At any of these times.

2. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should Stop and walk the bike across. Accelerate or maintain speed. Use the front brake only Pull in the clutch and coast.

3. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Speed up. Beep your horn. Change lanes Slow down.

4. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother. Applying the front brake. Applying the rear brake. Rolling on the throttle. Any of the above.

5. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.

6. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Flash your headlights when accelerating. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you Leave a larger space cushion.

7. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Both wheels. The rear. Neither wheel. The front.

8. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Only ride in lower gears. Start with your right wrist raised. Start with your right wrist flat Keep the clutch pulled in.

9. If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply____until proper braking action has been restored. More pressure on the gas pedal. The brakes lightly several times. Heat on your brakes. More pressure on the steering.

10. While riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. Hovering above the ground in case you tip. As far forward as possible Pointing down for easy shifting.

11. Your motorcycle must have ____ mirrors. 1 2 5 3

12. Which of the following are examples of good body position? All listed answers. Keep your feet on the footrests. Sitting up so you can steer the motorcycle Keep your knees against the gas tank.

13. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

14. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you? When preparing to turn at an intersection. In heavy traffic. When they want to pass you. All of these.

15. Which of the following is a sign that a front tire is flat? All listed answers. The motorcycle feels heavy. The motorcycle jerks The motorcycle sways side-to-side.

16. What can occur when your chain slips while you are riding? The rear wheel could lock and cause your motorcycle to skid. Your motorcycle will stop working completely. The rear wheel could lock Your horn can stop working. Nothing drastic happens when your chain slips, but it is good to get it fixed as soon as possible.

17. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Flat. Locked. Down Up.

18. 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.

19. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

20. This sign is

A highway sign. A high-speed lane sign. A hospital zone service sign A handicapped parking sign.

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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.