West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. Rising off the seat slightly Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should only be done by experienced drivers. Should be done to fix a wobble Is prohibited while riding motorcycles.

3. Before downshifting, you should Apply the rear brake. Decelerate. Lean forward Flash your brake light.

4. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Will change throughout the curve. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Is the right of the lane position.

5. When should a rider have his headlight on? A motorcyclist should only have his headlight on in extreme weather conditions. During the nighttime only. At all times During the daytime only.

6. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Wet pavement. Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. All of these.

7. You can increase your safety when riding at night by Skimming the road with your feet as you ride. Increasing your following distance. Riding in the center of the lane position Following vehicles closely so you can see better.

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

9. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 10-degree. 90-degree. 30-degree. 45-degree.

10. What equipment do you need to have to ensure you are carrying a passenger safely? A proper seat. All of the listed answers. Footrests Protective equipment.

11. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Permitted during heavy traffic. Permitted only in designated areas Never permitted.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Begin signaling ____ feet before making a turn. 50 100 200 75

15. During normal turns Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle.

16. 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.

17. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done Helps turn the motorcycle.

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

19. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Increase your following distance. Reduce your speed Use your high beam.

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

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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.