West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a staggered formation. In a v-formation. Single file In pairs.

2. If there are 3 or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the ____ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. Right lanes. Middle lanes. Accelerating lanes. Left lanes.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly. A full. A quarter. A third. Half a.

6. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve. Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve.

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

8. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

9. During normal turns Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle.

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. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night? Increase your following distance. Use your low beam headlight. Wear reflective clothing Change your lane position.

12. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking? Use the rear brake only. Fully apply both brakes. Alternate between the front and rear brake. Apply the front brake quickly.

13. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? The center. Any lane position. The left. The right.

14. 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.

15. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving. Unless riding over a slippery surface At all times.

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

17. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely.

18. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in First gear. Neutral. Second gear Third gear.

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. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. Less. More. It varies between motorcycles The same.

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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.