West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must Signal just before making a turn. Not give any turn signal. Signal before passing through the intersection Signal just after you pass through the intersection.

2. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. One. Three. Two. 4

3. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster The motorcycle will slow down more quickly.

4. If you can't cross an obstacle straight on, you should cross at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 105 20 90 45

5. 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.

6. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? All these answers are correct. Alcohol and drugs. Prescription medication. Over the counter medication.

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

8. To be effective, which of the following must goggles provide? A scratch free surface. Allow for penetration. Obstruct side to side vision Be air tight.

9. Which of the following are times you should check your mirrors? All of listed answers. Before you change lanes. When you are stopped at an intersection Before you slow down.

10. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should Use engine braking to slow down. Shift your weight to the front to help maintain stability. Avoid using the rear brake Shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

11. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over.

12. When approaching an intersection, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to Avoid wearing a full-face helmet. Cover the clutch and the brake. Avoid using the highest gear Keep the clutch pulled in when not accelerating.

13. If you approach a vehicle displaying a reflective orange triangle sign on the rear, you must Follow too closely. Pass the vehicle quickly. Slow down and use caution Share the same lane with the vehicle.

14. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Give plenty of room. Maintain your position Slow down to allow room to merge.

15. How should one ride over a grating? As fast as possible. At an angle. In a zigzag In a relaxed straight line.

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Skidding. A serious head and neck injury. Fire. Hitting other vehicles.

20. What is a 'wobble?' A wobble is a derogatory term for inexperienced riders. A wobble is a term to describe a malfunctioning brake. None of the listed answers A wobble occurs when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side at any speed.

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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.