West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The rear brake. The clutch. The front and rear brakes equally The front brake.

2. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Ride in the left lane position. Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position Beep your horn.

3. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. Before changing lanes. All of the above.

4. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the use of headlights? High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles. Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways. High beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow.

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

6. 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.

7. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do? Cover the clutch and the brake. Skim your feet along the ground. Pull in the clutch. Shift into a higher gear.

8. 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.

9. If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the ____ of the central island. Corner. Right. Left. Center.

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

11. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work at night. The same amount of work. Less work during the day. More work.

12. When you are stopped, you should stay in which gear? 1 2 3 Put it into neutral.

13. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Left. Any. Center. Right.

14. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed? Before the turn. During the turn. After the turn. At any of these times.

15. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before entering the turn. During the turn. After the turn Before, during, or after the turn.

16. Which of the following statements about interchanges is not true? If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers. The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf. If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one.

17. Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers. Passengers should put their feet down at stops. Passengers should sit as far back as possible. Passengers should keep their feet on the pegs at all times Passengers should avoid holding on to the driver.

18. Which of the following should you not wear while riding? A jacket and pants that cover the legs and arms completely. Boots that come over the ankle. Gloves to get a better grip Flip flops or sandals.

19. Rolling on the throttle in a turn Is used to pass other vehicles. Is done while changing gears. Helps to stabilize the motorcycle Should only be done in emergencies.

20. What does the right foot pedal control? The rear brake. The front brake. The clutch. The gear shifter.

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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.