West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle.

2. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Apply the rear brake. Close the throttle gradually. Accelerate out of the wobble Apply the front brake.

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

4. When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow ____ than usual. Less space on your right. Less following distance. More space on your left. More following distance.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect? You will be unable to carry cargo. Your motorcycle will take longer to stop. You will get better gas mileage You will be unable to pass other vehicles.

9. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Move into another lane if one is open. Give them plenty of room Do all of the above.

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. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Use the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake Release the rear brake only.

12. You should scan your path of travel ____ seconds ahead. 10 12 5 2

13. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Increase your speed. Decrease your speed. Maintain or increase your speed Maintain or decrease your speed.

14. Which of the following is not a penalty for operating a vehicle while intoxicated? A levied fine. A mandatory suspension. Hours of community service A small fine and an alcohol-abuse class.

15. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do? Avoid unnecessary talk. Keep feet on the footrests. Mount the motorcycle only before it's started Sit as far forward as possible.

16. Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice? Aggressive driving. Tailgating. Defensive driving. Distracted driving.

17. At which angle should you park to the curb? 10 20 45 90

18. 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.

19. When passing another vehicle Ride close to the edge of the road. You must not exceed the speed limit. Ride in the highest gear Turn on your hazard lights.

20. Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Merging right. Moving in the opposite direction. Merging left Moving in the same direction.

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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.