West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Front and rear brakes. Horn and two mirrors. All of the above.

5. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Front brake only. Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only.

6. It is important to check your mirrors when Stopped at an intersection. You are about to slow down. You are about to change lanes All of the above.

7. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Before each ride. Weekly. Daily Once a year.

8. Proper riding posture means your Feet are firmly on the footrests. Arms are slighting bent. Knees are against the gas tank All of the above.

9. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have Footrests for the passenger. Special shocks. A windshield All of the above.

10. When starting on an uphill slope, you should first use ____ brake to hold the motorcycle while starting the engine and shifting into first gear. Neither. The front. Either. The rear.

11. When dealing with slippery surfaces, which of the following should you not do? Avoid any sudden change in speed or direction. Reduce your speed. Ride the center lane position Use both brakes.

12. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by Checking your mirrors frequently. Riding in pairs. Riding single file Placing beginners at the front.

13. 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.

14. You can help keep your balance while riding by Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Sitting as far back as possible.

15. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside. Find a place without traffic on either side. Ride faster than the speed limit Only ride in the left of the lane position.

16. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands Ride under 30 mph. You must not ride the motorcycle. You can only ride in first gear Ride in residential areas only.

17. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should Stop and walk the bike across. Accelerate or maintain speed. Use the front brake only Pull in the clutch and coast.

18. 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.

19. Your ____ is the first to go when consuming alcohol. All of the listed answers. Bladder. Judgment Confidence.

20. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Help stabilize the motorcycle. Help the motorcycle slow down. Cause the motorcycle to slip Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

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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.