West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. In pairs. Motorcycles should not ride in groups The staggered formation.

2. 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.

3. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Riding while under the influence. Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Not wearing proper gear Faulty traffic signals.

4. Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by Black lane dividers. White lane dividers. Red lane dividers Yellow lane dividers.

5. When driving through a turn, your lane position should Stay as close to the edge of the road as possible. Be in the center of the lane. Stay as close to the center line as possible Change to give you the best view.

6. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? One. Three. Two. One or two.

7. 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.

8. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Before each ride. Weekly. Daily Once a year.

9. You can help keep your balance while riding by Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Sitting as far back as possible.

10. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction. No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle Yes, the rider should lean forward.

11. A highway work zone can be easily identified by ____ immediately preceding the work zone. A green triangular symbol. A black-on-orange sign. A red octagon-shaped sign. A yellow pennant symbol.

12. When parked along the roadside, you should park With your rear tire touching the curb. On the curb. Parallel to the curb With your front tire touching the curb.

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

14. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters? Call the police. Encourage them to pass you. Pull over and stop. Increase your speed.

15. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over.

16. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb Start in second gear.

17. If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within An intersection. An unmarked crosswalk. A marked crosswalk All of the above.

18. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Pull in the clutch and coast. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Crouch down low Slow down before the turn.

19. If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use ____ until you can have them repaired. Headlights. Brake lights. Hand signals. Emergency signals.

20. In order to safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, what must you have? Passenger eye protection. A special passenger license. Heavy duty shocks. Adequate seat room and separate footpegs.

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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.