West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to Slow down. Beep your horn. Allow them to pass you Speed up to match their speed.

2. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. Before changing lanes. All of the above.

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. Which of the following is not a good way to keep a group of motorcyclists together? Don't slow down if a rider falls behind, continue riding as to avoid a collision. Make sure everyone knows the route. Let the tailender set the pace Place inexperienced riders at the front. None of the listed answers.

5. A ____ following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. Five-second. Two-second. One-second. 4-second.

6. 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.

7. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Stay in low gears. Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Use your low beam headlight Wear reflective clothing.

8. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should never be done. Is safer because you complete the turn quickly Should only be done when passing others.

9. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside. Find a place without traffic on either side. Ride faster than the speed limit Only ride in the left of the lane position.

10. 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.

11. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Use the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake Release the rear brake only.

12. Which of the following are examples of good body position? All listed answers. Keep your feet on the footrests. Sitting up so you can steer the motorcycle Keep your knees against the gas tank.

13. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes until the wheels lock. Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels Pulling in the clutch.

14. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The left. The center or the right. The right. The center.

15. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large blasts of wind can affect your control. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.

16. When riding in traffic, a rider must not share the same lane with cars or other vehicles because Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. You can face a sudden wind blast. Car drivers may not allow you to share the same lane. Most of the roads are narrowed.

17. There are ____ factors that play a major part in determining bac. 1 2 4 3

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

19. When carrying a load, you should Distribute the load evenly. Secure it as far back as possible. Only use approved luggage holders Keep it high.

20. 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.

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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.