West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 12 seconds. 2 seconds. 15 ft. 30 ft.

4. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should Use engine braking to slow down. Shift your weight to the front to help maintain stability. Avoid using the rear brake Shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

5. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle.

6. In order to avoid fatigue, you should stop riding at least every ____ hour(s). 4 Two. Six. One.

7. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. One. Three. Two. 4

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

9. 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.

10. If you have vehicle troubles at night, you must use ____ to avoid an accident. Hand signals and high beam lights simultaneously. All 4 flashing turn signals simultaneously. Higher gears first and then lower gears. High beam lights first and then low beam lights.

11. Which of the following should you do if you need to pull off the road? All listed answers. Check the roadside surface. Pull as far right as possible Signal your intent.

12. 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.

13. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With wrists locked. With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked At an angle of 90 degrees.

14. 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.

15. Changing your lane position can Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

16. Because a motorcycle brake light is not as visible as the brake light on a car, you should Beep your horn whenever you're about to stop. Install extra lights on your motorcycle. Flash your brake light when you think it may not be seen Only brake when absolutely necessary.

17. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

18. Most crashes occur during ____. Daylight. Festivals. Rush hour Night.

19. When passing, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Get through the blind spot as quickly as possible. Ride in the left position of the lane Move to the left lane and accelerate.

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

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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.