West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice? Aggressive driving. Tailgating. Defensive driving. Distracted driving.

2. Head checks should be done when? All listed answers. As part of the normal scanning routine. When preparing to turn When stopped at an intersection.

3. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should Use the rear brake only. Downshift until rolling to a stop. Use both front and rear brakes Use the front brake only.

4. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb Start in second gear.

5. When starting on an uphill slope, you should first use ____ brake to hold the motorcycle while starting the engine and shifting into first gear. Neither. The front. Either. The rear.

6. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should Pass as fast as possible. Not pass. Beep your horn Flash your brake light.

7. When parked next to a curb, how should you position your motorcycle? At an angle with the front wheel touching the curb. Parallel to the curb. At an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb. Perpendicular to the curb.

8. Which of the following can affect a rider? A couple of drinks. All listed answers. A prescription medicine An illegal drug.

9. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the brakes quickly. Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble Close the throttle gradually.

10. When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous? Left and right. Center. Right and center. Left.

11. When you check your tires, what are you checking for? Cuts and scrapes. Tire pressure. Tread wear. All of these.

12. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over.

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

14. What does this diamond shaped sign indicate?

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

15. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With wrists locked. With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked At an angle of 90 degrees.

16. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Sliding and swerving. Sliding and skidding. Stopping and swerving. Stopping and sliding.

17. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction You should release the rear brake and reapply it. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

18. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle? Never. During heavy traffic. When passing another vehicle. In designated areas.

19. Alcohol begins to affect the drinker when? It depends on the individual. Within a half hour of being consumed. Within an hour of being consumed Within minutes of being consumed.

20. 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.

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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.