West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? In rural areas. On long stretches of road. When entering a highway. At all times.

3. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Positioned with your hands above your elbows. Bent at a 90-degree angle. Locked at the elbows Slightly bent at the elbows.

4. 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.

5. When riding, your clothing should be protective and Tight fitting. Made of an approved material. Completely cover your arms and legs Loose fitting.

6. 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.

7. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Pull in the clutch and coast. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Crouch down low Slow down before the turn.

8. Chain slippage can be reduced by Tightening the chain. Loosening the chain. Replacing the chain every month None of the above.

9. 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.

10. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Increase your speed to minimize bumps. Lean back as far as possible Avoid using the brakes.

11. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? Before entering the turn. After entering the turn. During the turn. At any point before, after, or during the turn.

12. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Move into another lane if one is open. Give them plenty of room Do all of the above.

13. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway? You must continue on to the next exit. You must back up to reach your exit. You must try to turn around You must stop and ask for help.

14. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you. Ensures that they will stop and let you through Should be avoided to discourage aggression.

15. To be safe while riding, it involves ____ and skill. Charisma. Knowledge. Speed Overconfidence.

16. What does the right foot pedal control? The rear brake. The front brake. The clutch. The gear shifter.

17. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Approaching a blind intersection. Riding in a residential area. Riding on a multilane road Being followed.

18. Which of the following should be done at night? Avoid riding on rural roads. Wear brighter clothing so you can be seen. Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights Follow vehicles closely.

19. Your motorcycle must have ____ mirrors. 1 2 5 3

20. Which of the following is an example of a dangerous surface? A railroad track. All listed answers. Uneven paved surfaces Slippery or wet surfaces.

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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.