West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You can help keep your balance while riding by Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Sitting as far back as possible.

2. In ideal conditions, how many seconds should you be behind another vehicle? 1 2 3 4

3. If you are approached by a dog, which of the following should you not do? Accelerate away leaving it behind. Kick at the dog. No listed answer is correct Downshift as you approach.

4. If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply____until proper braking action has been restored. More pressure on the gas pedal. The brakes lightly several times. Heat on your brakes. More pressure on the steering.

5. If you have a mechanical problem, which of the following should you take into account? All listed answers. Road conditions you face. The extent of the problem Traffic conditions you face.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Chassis. Lights. Tires All of the above.

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

10. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Accelerating. Decelerating. Leaning with the motorcycle.

11. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay in the center of your lane. Stay on the left side of the lane Stay on the right side of the lane.

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

13. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? Two. Three. One. 4

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

15. While riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. Hovering above the ground in case you tip. As far forward as possible Pointing down for easy shifting.

16. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. 4 One. Three. Two.

17. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. All. One-quarter. One-half. Three-quarters.

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

19. What does this diamond shaped sign indicate?

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

20. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Reduce your speed. Stay in the same lane position. Ride in a group Do not wear a helmet.

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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.