West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? If riding with another motorcycle. Only when carrying a passenger. At all times. During designated time periods only.

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

3. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done Helps turn the motorcycle.

4. When should a passenger mount the motorcycle? After the engine has been started. Before the driver. Before the engine is started. While the motorcycle is on the kickstand.

5. Which of the following is not true? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle The center of the lane position is safe to ride in.

6. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When passing parked cars. When being passed by other vehicles. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. All of the above.

7. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

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

9. Which of the following statements is not true in/near school zones? Drivers must reduce their speed to the posted speed limit in the school zone. Drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks with no school crossing guard. Drivers must be aware that children have minimal perception of car speeds and distances School crossing guards are a form of traffic control.

10. If a friend has been drinking, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Enlist friends to help. Help them get home Encourage them to slow their drinking. Keep them where they are.

11. Which of the following is not required for a motorcycle passenger? Passenger footrests. A backpack. Designate seat room. A helmet and eye protection.

12. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are Left and right. Left, center, and right. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Center only.

13. Use your feet to maintain balance by Skimming them above the ground. Keeping them on the footrests. Pointing your toes downward Holding them away from the motorcycle.

14. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is The center. Any lane. The right The left.

15. You must not use ____ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam. An exit ramp. The rightmost lane. A deceleration lane. An entrance ramp.

16. 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.

17. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Install extra lights. Flash your brake light. Use your high beam Avoid driving at night.

18. When might a driver try to squeeze by you in a lane? All listed answers. In heavy traffic. When the driver wants to pass When you are preparing to turn.

19. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park.

20. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles.

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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.