West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If the front or rear wheel locks Grab the front brake. Turn on your headlight. Increase the throttle Release the brake control immediately, then reapply it firmly.

2. If you are approached by a dog, which of the following should you not do? Accelerate away leaving it behind. Kick at the dog. No listed answer is correct Downshift as you approach.

3. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 12 seconds. 2 seconds. 15 ft. 30 ft.

4. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? In rural areas. On long stretches of road. When entering a highway. At all times.

5. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

6. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Skidding. A serious head and neck injury. Fire. Hitting other vehicles.

7. 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.

8. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Scanning your path of travel. Wearing protective gear. Using your signal lights. Maintaining a space cushion.

9. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At low speeds. At high speeds. On hills In curves.

10. 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.

11. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to Avoid using the brake of the flat tire. Slow down with both brakes. Use the flat tire brake only Pull the engine kill switch.

12. 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.

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

14. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your head only. Your whole upper body. Your head and shoulders All of the above.

15. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? All these answers are correct. Alcohol and drugs. Prescription medication. Over the counter medication.

16. 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.

17. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Release the rear brake only Continue applying the brake.

18. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? In pairs. V-shaped formation. Staggered formation. Single file.

19. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway? You must continue on to the next exit. You must back up to reach your exit. You must try to turn around You must stop and ask for help.

20. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Increase your following distance. Reduce your speed Use your high beam.

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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.