West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Front brake only. Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only.

2. 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.

3. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be riding in their blind spots. Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult. Your visibility may be reduced You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles.

4. 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.

5. Proper riding posture means your Feet are firmly on the footrests. Arms are slighting bent. Knees are against the gas tank All of the above.

6. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Stop with the rear brake only. Use both brakes to stop. Use engine braking Stop with the front brake only.

7. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over.

8. If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within An intersection. An unmarked crosswalk. A marked crosswalk All of the above.

9. What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking? 15-20%. 30-35%. 80-85% 40-45%.

10. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Speed up. Beep your horn. Change lanes Slow down.

11. To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle Ride in areas where there are lots of motorcycles. Ride only during the day. Avoid driving in heavy traffic Wear reflective clothing.

12. When carrying a load, you should Distribute the load evenly. Secure it as far back as possible. Only use approved luggage holders Keep it high.

13. Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Merging right. Moving in the opposite direction. Merging left Moving in the same direction.

14. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a staggered formation. In a v-formation. Single file In pairs.

15. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in First gear. Neutral. Second gear Third gear.

16. 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.

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

18. When passing, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Get through the blind spot as quickly as possible. Ride in the left position of the lane Move to the left lane and accelerate.

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

20. To be safe while riding, it involves ____ and skill. Charisma. Knowledge. Speed Overconfidence.

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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.