West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the West Virginia Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE West Virginia DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect? You will be unable to carry cargo. Your motorcycle will take longer to stop. You will get better gas mileage You will be unable to pass other vehicles.

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

3. When traveling across pavement seems, you should cross at least a ____ degree angle. 15 30 90 45

4. When approaching an intersection, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to Avoid wearing a full-face helmet. Cover the clutch and the brake. Avoid using the highest gear Keep the clutch pulled in when not accelerating.

5. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At low speeds. At high speeds. On hills In curves.

6. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by Checking your mirrors frequently. Riding in pairs. Riding single file Placing beginners at the front.

7. Use your horn when You are crossing rail tracks. You are making a left turn. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you You pull the kill engine switch.

8. 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.

9. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Rolling on the throttle. Rising slightly off the seat. Using a higher gear. Pulling in the clutch.

10. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

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

12. If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to Turn the headlight on when riding at all times. Avoid carrying passengers. Only ride during the day Get a special license.

13. You should be prepared to be testing on ____. Acceleration. All of the listed answers. Your motorcycle knowledge Speed adjustment. Braking.

14. Which of the following should you not wear while riding? A jacket and pants that cover the legs and arms completely. Boots that come over the ankle. Gloves to get a better grip Flip flops or sandals.

15. When buying a helmet you must make sure the helmet ____. All of the listed answers. Has no obvious defects like cracks or loose padding. Fits snugly all the way around your head Meets U.S. department of transportation (dot) standards.

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

17. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Using hand signals. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Making eye contact.

18. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Left. Any. Center. Right.

19. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Sliding and swerving. Sliding and skidding. Stopping and swerving. Stopping and sliding.

20. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? All these answers are correct. Alcohol and drugs. Prescription medication. Over the counter medication.

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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.