West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the West Virginia Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE West Virginia DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Speed up. Beep your horn. Change lanes Slow down.

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

3. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Maintaining or increasing your speed Avoiding sudden moves.

4. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Flash your headlights when accelerating. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you Leave a larger space cushion.

5. When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as Highway hypnosis. Hydroplaning. Velocitizing Tailgating.

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

7. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your head only. Your whole upper body. Your head and shoulders All of the above.

8. This triangular sign represents

A slow-moving vehicle. A school bus. A high-occupancy vehicle A fast-moving vehicle.

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

10. What should you do if your faceplate is damaged from a flying object? All listed answers. Keep your eyes on the road with hands on the handlebars. Sound your horn to show your distress Stop immediately where you are.

11. If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use ____ until you can have them repaired. Headlights. Brake lights. Hand signals. Emergency signals.

12. Use your feet to maintain balance by Skimming them above the ground. Keeping them on the footrests. Pointing your toes downward Holding them away from the motorcycle.

13. If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to Turn the headlight on when riding at all times. Avoid carrying passengers. Only ride during the day Get a special license.

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

15. 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.

16. A highway work zone can be easily identified by ____ immediately preceding the work zone. A green triangular symbol. A black-on-orange sign. A red octagon-shaped sign. A yellow pennant symbol.

17. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do? Pull in the clutch. Jump off the motorcycle. Stop the motorcycle using the rear brake only Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time.

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

19. 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.

20. Which of the following should you do while riding at night? All listed answers. Reduce your speed. Use the car ahead Use your high beam.

Grade

West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

My score:

Other West Virginia Tests

Permit Practice Tests Road Signs Tests

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.