West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. Motorcycle drivers cannot drive on highways During rush hour. Without a helmet and proper protective gear. Unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed At night, because your lights aren't bright enough.

3. 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.

4. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection You must yield the right-of-way. It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you It means they will yield the right-of-way.

5. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Shift gears instead of braking. Flash your brake light. Raise slightly off your seat Swerve from side to side.

6. If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to Turn the headlight on when riding at all times. Avoid carrying passengers. Only ride during the day Get a special license.

7. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Front and rear brakes. Horn and two mirrors. All of the above.

8. Where should your seat be while operating a motorcycle? As close to the front as possible. As far back as one can reach the handlebars. Wherever is comfortable for the operator In a position to reach the handlebars with the elbows slightly bent.

9. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you? When preparing to turn at an intersection. In heavy traffic. When they want to pass you. All of these.

10. Which of the following statements about interchanges is not true? If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers. The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf. If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one.

11. 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.

12. When carrying cargo or a passenger You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required. An increased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

13. When riding in a group, which of the following should you do? Ride in a staggered formation. Ride in a straight line. Ride paired up Whichever is more convenient for your group.

14. 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.

15. In order to have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have Footrests for the passenger. Side saddlebags. High-quality shocks A windshield.

16. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug? Leaning while turning. Shifting to a higher gear too soon. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Carrying cargo on the sissy bar.

17. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park.

18. Making yourself more visible is important for which of the following reasons? All listed answers. Smaller vehicles appear farther away. Drivers typically aren't looking for motorcycles Drivers often look through the silhouette of a motorcycle.

19. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake after swerving. Brake before swerving. Brake while swerving Brake before or after swerving.

20. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? With the front wheel over the stop line. At the stop line first, then pull forward. Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line only.

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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.