West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings. The center position is always the safest option The left and right positions are safest.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect? You will be unable to carry cargo. Your motorcycle will take longer to stop. You will get better gas mileage You will be unable to pass other vehicles.

6. If your BAC is ____ or higher, you are considered to be intoxicated in west virginia. 0.01 0.02 0.08 1.00

7. 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.

8. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car It is less visible. Shoulder checks are not required. It is faster Special lights are required.

9. Which of the following should you do while carrying a load? All listed answers. Keep the load near the rear axle. Keep the load low Secure the load well.

10. 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.

11. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to Avoid using the brake of the flat tire. Slow down with both brakes. Use the flat tire brake only Pull the engine kill switch.

12. When should you flash your brake light? All listed answers. When you are being tailgated. When you slow where it isn't common When you slow more quickly than expected.

13. Which of the following should not be done at night? Adjust your lane position when necessary. Increase your speed. Use your high beam Increase your following distance.

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

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

16. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should Not stop until your tires are gripping the road again. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Keep the steering wheel straight Do all of the above.

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 a 'wobble?' A wobble is a derogatory term for inexperienced riders. A wobble is a term to describe a malfunctioning brake. None of the listed answers A wobble occurs when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side at any speed.

19. If an emergency vehicle is approaching you with a siren and flashing lights on, you are required to Continue at the same speed. Stop immediately wherever you are. Increase your speed and clear the lane Pull over to the right edge of the road.

20. 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.

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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.