West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To help reduce fatigue, you should stop to rest every ____ hours 2 3 5 4

2. What should you do if your faceplate is damaged from a flying object? All listed answers. Keep your eyes on the road with hands on the handlebars. Sound your horn to show your distress Stop immediately where you are.

3. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Gravel roads. Snow.

4. The best position for traction when it is raining is The shoulder of the road. The center lane position. In the tracks left by other drivers The left lane position.

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

6. Proper riding posture means your Feet are firmly on the footrests. Arms are slighting bent. Knees are against the gas tank All of the above.

7. Motorcycle passengers should Put their feet down when stopped. Get on before you start the engine. Sit as far forward as possible Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

8. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Give plenty of room. Maintain your position Slow down to allow room to merge.

9. Keeping distance provides which of the following? A cushion of space. All listed answers. Time to react Room to maneuver.

10. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because The pavement is poor quality near the edge. Of dirt and gravel buildup. The road edge markings are often inaccurate You cannot be seen when riding near the edge.

11. When you turn from a high-speed, two-lane roadway, ____ if you have traffic following you. Try to apply the brakes and keep the steering steady. Try to quickly slow down your vehicle. Try not to slow down your vehicle too suddenly. Try to increase the speed of your vehicle.

12. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Use hand signals. Swerve from side to side. Ride in the center lane position Flash your brake light.

13. Before downshifting, you should Apply the rear brake. Decelerate. Lean forward Flash your brake light.

14. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a hill. On a curve. In a parking lot At an intersection.

15. 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.

16. When approaching an intersection, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to Avoid wearing a full-face helmet. Cover the clutch and the brake. Avoid using the highest gear Keep the clutch pulled in when not accelerating.

17. 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.

18. What is the best lane position for being seen? The center of the lane. The right part of the lane. The left part of the lane. The best position changes depending on traffic situations.

19. A surface which provides little traction to motorcycles is Wet pavement. Snow. Gravel roads All of the above.

20. You can increase your safety when riding at night by Skimming the road with your feet as you ride. Increasing your following distance. Riding in the center of the lane position Following vehicles closely so you can see better.

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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.