West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What does this sign indicate?

A curved road ahead. An interstate traffic merging area ahead. A traffic circle/rotary ahead. A work zone ahead.

2. Crossing an obstacle ____ is the safest. While keeping your elbows locked. While maintaining your speed. With your feet skimming the ground. At a 90-degree angle.

3. When you are riding at night, it is best to Stay close behind the car in front of you. Ride slower than you do during the day. Not use your headlight Wear a tinted face shield.

4. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When passing parked cars. When being passed by other vehicles. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. All of the above.

5. 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.

6. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Positioned with your hands above your elbows. Bent at a 90-degree angle. Locked at the elbows Slightly bent at the elbows.

7. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 40 ft. 12 seconds. 20 ft. 5 seconds.

8. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection You must yield the right-of-way. It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you It means they will yield the right-of-way.

9. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Use the front brake and move to the side of the road. Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop. Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road.

10. What should you do first in the event of a stuck throttle? Pull over immediately. Ride straight to a mechanic. Turn off your motorcycle Twist the throttle back and forth several times.

11. During normal turns Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle.

12. When riding with others which of the following should you not do? Do not interfere with the flow of traffic. None of the listed answers. Ride two wide to a lane Ride in a way to promote safety.

13. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large blasts of wind can affect your control. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.

14. Each traffic lane gives ____ paths of travel. 1 2 3 4

15. It is important to check your mirrors when Stopped at an intersection. You are about to slow down. You are about to change lanes All of the above.

16. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the rear brake only. Use both brakes at the same time. Use the front brake only Use either brake while swerving.

17. The staggered formation is the best choice when Taking curves. There is an emergency situation. Parking parallel to the curb Riding in a group.

18. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Chassis. Lights. Tires All of the above.

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

20. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. Illegal drugs. Alcohol. Prescription medication. All 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.