West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Use your rear brake only. Use your lean to enhance braking Never stop in a curve.

3. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Leather and tough. Bright and reflective. Colorful and big Dark and durable.

4. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Two. Six. Seven.

5. When riding in a group, which of the following should you do? Ride in a staggered formation. Ride in a straight line. Ride paired up Whichever is more convenient for your group.

6. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Gravel roads. Snow.

7. The front brake can provide ____ % of the stopping power. 20 45 70 30

8. Rising off the seat slightly Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should only be done by experienced drivers. Should be done to fix a wobble Is prohibited while riding motorcycles.

9. Among the following parking types, ____ is commonly used in parking lots, shopping centers, and wide streets. Angle parking. Parallel parking. Emergency parking. Hill parking.

10. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should Stop and walk the bike across. Accelerate or maintain speed. Use the front brake only Pull in the clutch and coast.

11. Blind intersections can be dangerous because U-turns are not permitted. Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. They are not controlled by traffic signs They are high speed intersections.

12. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking? Use the rear brake only. Fully apply both brakes. Alternate between the front and rear brake. Apply the front brake quickly.

13. What does this sign mean?

A divider or an obstruction is ahead-- keep to the right. An obstruction is ahead-- traffic must merge right. Oncoming traffic is ahead-- vehicles must take a detour A curve is ahead-- drivers must move right and then left.

14. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are Left and right. Left, center, and right. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Center only.

15. What does choosing the best lane position mean? Your space cushion is maximized. You are avoiding hazards. You are not in a blind spot All of the above are correct.

16. Most crashes occur with operators riding under what speed, in mph? 15 20 30 5

17. Which of the following is not true? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle The center of the lane position is safe to ride in.

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

19. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____. Front, is the emergency brake. Rear, provides 70% of the stopping power. Rear, is the emergency brake Front, provides 70% of the stopping power.

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.