West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your head only. Your whole upper body. Your head and shoulders All of the above.

2. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly. A full. A quarter. A third. Half a.

3. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Two. Six. Seven.

4. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. Less. More. It varies between motorcycles The same.

5. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car It is less visible. Shoulder checks are not required. It is faster Special lights are required.

6. Which of the following statements is not true in/near school zones? Drivers must reduce their speed to the posted speed limit in the school zone. Drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks with no school crossing guard. Drivers must be aware that children have minimal perception of car speeds and distances School crossing guards are a form of traffic control.

7. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Have the front wheel on the curb. Be parallel to the curb. Be lying on the curb Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb.

8. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Riding while under the influence. Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Not wearing proper gear Faulty traffic signals.

9. In order to safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, what must you have? Passenger eye protection. A special passenger license. Heavy duty shocks. Adequate seat room and separate footpegs.

10. A highway work zone can be easily identified by ____ immediately preceding the work zone. A green triangular symbol. A black-on-orange sign. A red octagon-shaped sign. A yellow pennant symbol.

11. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

12. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do? Avoid unnecessary talk. Keep feet on the footrests. Mount the motorcycle only before it's started Sit as far forward as possible.

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

14. 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.

15. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Move into another lane. Tap your brake to flash your brake light. Beep your horn to warn the driver Accelerate to make it through the light.

16. 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.

17. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Alternately apply the front and rear brakes. Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time. Use the rear brake only Use the front brake only.

18. This sign is

A highway sign. A high-speed lane sign. A hospital zone service sign A handicapped parking sign.

19. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings. The center position is always the safest option The left and right positions are safest.

20. Head checks while riding motorcycles Should be performed before changing lanes. Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots.

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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.