West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers. Passengers should put their feet down at stops. Passengers should sit as far back as possible. Passengers should keep their feet on the pegs at all times Passengers should avoid holding on to the driver.

2. 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.

3. Where should your seat be while operating a motorcycle? As close to the front as possible. As far back as one can reach the handlebars. Wherever is comfortable for the operator In a position to reach the handlebars with the elbows slightly bent.

4. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Avoiding sudden moves. Maintaining or increasing your speed.

5. 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.

6. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the brakes quickly. Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble Close the throttle gradually.

7. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear. Roll away from the motorcycle. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground Try to land with your arms first.

8. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Carry a passenger to check for you. Check your side mirrors frequently. Turn around and scan the area Stop and look around.

9. When should you use signals while riding? All listed answers. When changing lanes. When entering the freeway Any time you prepare to make a turn.

10. What does the right foot pedal control? The rear brake. The front brake. The clutch. The gear shifter.

11. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Allows you to turn easily. Keeps you hidden from other drivers. Prevents others from sharing your lane Helps you maintain a consistent speed.

12. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the use of headlights? High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles. Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways. High beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow.

13. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow in the path of the other driver. Follow the driver very closely. Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road Watch the driver's movements.

14. If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the ____ of the central island. Corner. Right. Left. Center.

15. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Pull in the clutch and coast. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Crouch down low Slow down before the turn.

16. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. Before entering the turn. At any time. After entering the turn.

17. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 10-degree. 90-degree. 30-degree. 45-degree.

18. Which of the following should you not wear while riding? A jacket and pants that cover the legs and arms completely. Boots that come over the ankle. Gloves to get a better grip Flip flops or sandals.

19. What does this diamond shaped sign indicate?

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

20. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are Being followed too closely. Stopping more quickly than others will expect. Stopping in an unusual place Doing any of these.

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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.