West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. At a controlled intersection, how can you know that another driver has seen you? Wave at the driver. Make eye contact with the driver. Beep your horn to get their attention You can never know that another driver has seen you.

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

3. When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must Yield to vehicles on the left. Yield to heavy vehicles. Yield to vehicles on the right Yield to slow-moving vehicles.

4. 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.

5. Motorcycle drivers cannot drive on highways During rush hour. Without a helmet and proper protective gear. Unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed At night, because your lights aren't bright enough.

6. While riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. Hovering above the ground in case you tip. As far forward as possible Pointing down for easy shifting.

7. As you approach the middle of a curve you should Move towards the center of the curve. Maintain a right lane position. Proceed with caution Move towards the outside of the curve.

8. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Stay in low gears. Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Use your low beam headlight Wear reflective clothing.

9. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug? Leaning while turning. Shifting to a higher gear too soon. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Carrying cargo on the sissy bar.

10. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

11. 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.

12. Engine seizures are typically caused by what? All listed answers. Going too fast. Riding too far Lack of oil.

13. 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.

14. When should you use signals while riding? All listed answers. When changing lanes. When entering the freeway Any time you prepare to make a turn.

15. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay in the center of your lane. Stay on the left side of the lane Stay on the right side of the lane.

16. Before downshifting, you should Apply the rear brake. Decelerate. Lean forward Flash your brake light.

17. If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown To the back. To the front. Toward the side that is hit To the opposite side that is hit.

18. 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.

19. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before entering the turn. During the turn. After the turn Before, during, or after the turn.

20. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Before each ride. Weekly. Daily Once a year.

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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.