West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time. Beep your horn to warn other drivers. Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way.

2. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Has a smaller profile. Does not have as many lights Has a quieter engine.

3. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are Being followed too closely. Stopping more quickly than others will expect. Stopping in an unusual place Doing any of these.

4. Generally, motorcycles require More room to operate safely than cars. Less distance than a car to stop. More distance than a car to stop The same amount of distance as a car to stop.

5. You should adjust your side mirrors At a designated service center. Before starting your motorcycle. While riding your motorcycle Before mounting your motorcycle.

6. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely.

7. The front brake can provide ____ % of the stopping power. 20 45 70 30

8. What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking? 15-20%. 30-35%. 80-85% 40-45%.

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

10. Alcohol begins to affect the drinker when? It depends on the individual. Within a half hour of being consumed. Within an hour of being consumed Within minutes of being consumed.

11. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Face or eye protection. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant. Protective clothing All of the above.

12. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Front brake only. Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only.

13. When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow ____ than usual. Less space on your right. Less following distance. More space on your left. More following distance.

14. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because There is poor visibility. Dirt and gravel provide little traction. It is not driven on often The pavement is poor quality.

15. The best group formation for riding through curves is The staggered formation. In pairs. Single file A v-shaped formation.

16. 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.

17. When riding with others which of the following should you not do? Do not interfere with the flow of traffic. None of the listed answers. Ride two wide to a lane Ride in a way to promote safety.

18. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to Slow down. Beep your horn. Allow them to pass you Speed up to match their speed.

19. Making yourself more visible is important for which of the following reasons? All listed answers. Smaller vehicles appear farther away. Drivers typically aren't looking for motorcycles Drivers often look through the silhouette of a motorcycle.

20. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work at night. The same amount of work. Less work during the day. More work.

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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.