West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as Highway hypnosis. Hydroplaning. Velocitizing Tailgating.

2. ____ can increase your visibility. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Pulling in the clutch. Riding in the left lane position. Riding with a passenger.

3. 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.

4. This triangular sign represents

A slow-moving vehicle. A school bus. A high-occupancy vehicle A fast-moving vehicle.

5. What should you do if your faceplate is damaged from a flying object? All listed answers. Keep your eyes on the road with hands on the handlebars. Sound your horn to show your distress Stop immediately where you are.

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

7. Your ____ is the first to go when consuming alcohol. All of the listed answers. Bladder. Judgment Confidence.

8. The best path through a curve May not follow the curve of the road. Is on the inside of the curve. Is to stay in the center position Is on the outside of the curve.

9. Making yourself more visible is important for which of the following reasons? All listed answers. Smaller vehicles appear farther away. Drivers typically aren't looking for motorcycles Drivers often look through the silhouette of a motorcycle.

10. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is The center. Any lane. The right The left.

11. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn Shift gears before the turn. You do not need to shift gears for a turn. Shift gears after the turn Shift gears in the turn.

12. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Front and rear brakes. Horn and two mirrors. All of the above.

13. You should scan your path of travel ____ seconds ahead. 10 12 5 2

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

15. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb Start in second gear.

16. When traffic control lights are not working, you must ____ before proceeding through the intersection. Slow down. Increase your speed. Come to a full stop. Change lanes.

17. Which of the following should you do if you need to pull off the road? All listed answers. Check the roadside surface. Pull as far right as possible Signal your intent.

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. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.

20. 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.

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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.