West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night? Increase your following distance. Use your low beam headlight. Wear reflective clothing Change your lane position.

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

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

4. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should Pass as fast as possible. Not pass. Beep your horn Flash your brake light.

5. Which of the following is not a true statement about safety belts? Seat belts should be worn low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder. You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt. They keep you from being thrown from the car They slow your body down with your car.

6. What equipment do you need to have to ensure you are carrying a passenger safely? A proper seat. All of the listed answers. Footrests Protective equipment.

7. In order to avoid fatigue, you should stop riding at least every ____ hour(s). 4 Two. Six. One.

8. Which of the following should you check after mounting the motorcycle? All listed answers. The air pressure of the tires. The clutch and throttle The oil level.

9. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving. Unless riding over a slippery surface At all times.

10. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

11. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. The left lane. The left lane, except when passing or making a left turn The center lane.

12. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Use hand signals. Swerve from side to side. Ride in the center lane position Flash your brake light.

13. What is the best lane position for being seen? The center of the lane. The right part of the lane. The left part of the lane. The best position changes depending on traffic situations.

14. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is Not important. The center portion. In the blind spot The left or right part of the lane.

15. There are ____ steps that riders should follow to better control their motorcycles while turning. 1 4 2 3

16. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Riding while under the influence. Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Not wearing proper gear Faulty traffic signals.

17. In ideal conditions, how many seconds should you be behind another vehicle? 1 2 3 4

18. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The left. The center or the right. The right. The center.

19. 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.

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

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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.