West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Which of the following is an example of a dangerous surface? A railroad track. All listed answers. Uneven paved surfaces Slippery or wet surfaces.

3. You should be prepared to be testing on ____. Acceleration. All of the listed answers. Your motorcycle knowledge Speed adjustment. Braking.

4. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes until the wheels lock. Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels Pulling in the clutch.

5. When you are stopped, you should stay in which gear? 1 2 3 Put it into neutral.

6. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. 4 One. Three. Two.

7. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve. Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve.

8. 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.

9. If a friend has been drinking, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Enlist friends to help. Help them get home Encourage them to slow their drinking. Keep them where they are.

10. 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.

11. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because Other vehicles often do not see them approaching. They do not have to obey traffic lights. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections They are slower than other vehicles.

12. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in? Center. Left or right. Right. Left.

13. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly. A full. A quarter. A third. Half a.

14. Which of the following is good protective gear? A dot approved helmet. All listed answers. Protective clothing that covers arms and legs Face or eye protection.

15. When buying a helmet you must make sure the helmet ____. All of the listed answers. Has no obvious defects like cracks or loose padding. Fits snugly all the way around your head Meets U.S. department of transportation (dot) standards.

16. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car It is less visible. Shoulder checks are not required. It is faster Special lights are required.

17. There are ____ factors that play a major part in determining bac. 1 2 4 3

18. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when They are beginning to slow down. They make eye contact with you. You are legally entitled to the right-of-way You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.

19. 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.

20. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands Ride under 30 mph. You must not ride the motorcycle. You can only ride in first gear Ride in residential areas only.

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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.