West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check If your lights are working. If the surface is safe to ride on. The traffic in front of you If it is a designated pull-off area.

2. Which of the following should you check after mounting the motorcycle? All listed answers. The air pressure of the tires. The clutch and throttle The oil level.

3. How should you position your body in a slow, tight turn? Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Lean with the motorcycle. Lean back as far as possible Your body should remain upright.

4. 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.

5. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are Being followed too closely. Stopping more quickly than others will expect. Stopping in an unusual place Doing any of these.

6. Head checks while riding motorcycles Should be performed before changing lanes. Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots.

7. Flag persons are often located in highways and work zones To report accidents to the police department and insurance company. To slow vehicles to a lower speed limit posted ahead. To stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas To determine the amount of alcohol in a driver's bloodstream.

8. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

9. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Drivers following too closely. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit.

10. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction. No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle Yes, the rider should lean forward.

11. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? With the front wheel over the stop line. At the stop line first, then pull forward. Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line only.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection You must yield the right-of-way. It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you It means they will yield the right-of-way.

15. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ____ drink(s). 4 Two. Six. One.

16. Motorcyclists must wear protective eyewear Only while riding on highways and freeways. At all times. If riding a motorcycle without a windshield Only if they choose to do so.

17. 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.

18. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother. Applying the front brake. Applying the rear brake. Rolling on the throttle. Any of the above.

19. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to Ride on the shoulder of the road. Drag your feet on the ground. Slow down before you get to the slippery surface Do all of the above.

20. 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.

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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.