West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding with a new rider. When traffic is heavy. When you are riding in a group. Never.

3. 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.

4. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Two. Six. Seven.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. In traffic, where should you ride if at all possible? All listed answers. In a car's blind spot. In a lane clear of traffic Next to cars in another lane.

10. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Lean over as much as possible. Increase your speed before stopping Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road.

11. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear. Roll away from the motorcycle. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground Try to land with your arms first.

12. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by a driver entering a rider's right-of-way. 50 90 60 75

13. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At low speeds. At high speeds. On hills In curves.

14. When parked along the roadside, you should park With your rear tire touching the curb. On the curb. Parallel to the curb With your front tire touching the curb.

15. Rising off the seat slightly Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should only be done by experienced drivers. Should be done to fix a wobble Is prohibited while riding motorcycles.

16. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Decrease the throttle. Move toward the outside of the curve. Move toward the inside of the curve Apply the rear brake.

17. 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.

18. If the front brake locks, what should you do? Release it, and apply the rear brake only. Keep it applied until you come to a complete stop. Pull the engine kill switch Release the brake and reapply it smoothly.

19. 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.

20. When traffic control lights are not working, you must ____ before proceeding through the intersection. Slow down. Increase your speed. Come to a full stop. Change lanes.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.