West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Avoiding sudden moves. Maintaining or increasing your speed.

2. 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.

3. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. Below your elbows At or below elbow height.

4. If there is no traffic while cornering, which of the following orders should you follow? Start on the inside, move to the outside, and back to the inside. Start the curve to the outside, move towards the inside, and then back to the outside after passing the center. Stay on the inside line Stay on the outside line.

5. Because a motorcycle brake light is not as visible as the brake light on a car, you should Beep your horn whenever you're about to stop. Install extra lights on your motorcycle. Flash your brake light when you think it may not be seen Only brake when absolutely necessary.

6. How should one ride over a grating? As fast as possible. At an angle. In a zigzag In a relaxed straight line.

7. The best face protection is Sunglasses. A windshield. Approved goggles A shatter-resistant face shield.

8. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do? Cover the clutch and the brake. Skim your feet along the ground. Pull in the clutch. Shift into a higher gear.

9. A highway work zone can be easily identified by ____ immediately preceding the work zone. A green triangular symbol. A black-on-orange sign. A red octagon-shaped sign. A yellow pennant symbol.

10. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Use your rear brake only. Use your lean to enhance braking Never stop in a curve.

11. 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.

12. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The group leader. The tail rider. The middle group rider. The traffic in front of the leader.

13. In traffic, where should you ride if at all possible? All listed answers. In a car's blind spot. In a lane clear of traffic Next to cars in another lane.

14. You must not use ____ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam. An exit ramp. The rightmost lane. A deceleration lane. An entrance ramp.

15. Generally, motorcycles require More room to operate safely than cars. Less distance than a car to stop. More distance than a car to stop The same amount of distance as a car to stop.

16. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should Use engine braking to slow down. Shift your weight to the front to help maintain stability. Avoid using the rear brake Shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

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

18. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should Not stop until your tires are gripping the road again. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Keep the steering wheel straight Do all of the above.

19. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Will change throughout the curve. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Is the right of the lane position.

20. You can help keep your balance while riding by Wearing light weight riding gear. Locking your elbows. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Sitting as far back as possible.

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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.