West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The left. The center or the right. The right. The center.

2. What does this diamond shaped sign indicate?

A narrow bridge ahead. A truck under repair ahead. An underpass ahead. A side road near tracks.

3. How many skills are critical to avoiding a crash? 1 2 3 4

4. When riding in a group, you should never Put a beginner near the front. Pair up. Ride single file Pass vehicles in front of you.

5. 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.

6. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in? Center. Left or right. Right. Left.

7. When starting on an uphill slope, you should first use ____ brake to hold the motorcycle while starting the engine and shifting into first gear. Neither. The front. Either. The rear.

8. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? In pairs. V-shaped formation. Staggered formation. Single file.

9. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles.

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

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

12. 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.

13. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Give plenty of room. Maintain your position Slow down to allow room to merge.

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

15. What does the left hand lever control? The gear shifter. The rear brake. The clutch. The front brake.

16. If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown To the back. To the front. Toward the side that is hit To the opposite side that is hit.

17. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. Before entering the turn. At any time. After entering the turn.

18. The 3 steps of the see strategy are Search, examine, execute. See, evaluate, examine. See, execute, examine Search, evaluate, execute.

19. Blind intersections can be dangerous because U-turns are not permitted. Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. They are not controlled by traffic signs They are high speed intersections.

20. Which of the following should you not do while riding with a passenger? Keep a large cushion of space. Start slowing earlier. Wait for larger gaps to cross Ride at normal speeds.

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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.