West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

2. Use your horn when You are crossing rail tracks. You are making a left turn. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you You pull the kill engine switch.

3. 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.

4. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn Shift gears before the turn. You do not need to shift gears for a turn. Shift gears after the turn Shift gears in the turn.

5. What does this diamond shaped sign indicate?

A narrow bridge ahead. A truck under repair ahead. An underpass ahead. A side road near tracks.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. If there is no traffic while cornering, which of the following orders should you follow? Start on the inside, move to the outside, and back to the inside. Start the curve to the outside, move towards the inside, and then back to the outside after passing the center. Stay on the inside line Stay on the outside line.

9. If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply____until proper braking action has been restored. More pressure on the gas pedal. The brakes lightly several times. Heat on your brakes. More pressure on the steering.

10. When you first get a motorcycle, you should not do which of the following? Be familiar with the controls. Install every add-on possible. Read the owner's manual. Keep it in safe riding condition.

11. The rear brake is controlled with the Left foot pedal. Right hand lever. Left hand lever Right foot pedal.

12. A surface which provides little traction to motorcycles is Wet pavement. Snow. Gravel roads All of the above.

13. 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.

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

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

16. 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.

17. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

18. Which of the following should carrying passengers? All listed answers. Experienced riders on any bike. Novice riders carrying an instructor Only experienced riders on bikes equipped for it.

19. If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first ____ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way. Reduce your speed. Turn on emergency lights. Increase your speed. Come to a complete stop.

20. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Acceleration lanes. Intersections. Rural areas. Multi-lane highways.

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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.