West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following statements is not true in/near school zones? Drivers must reduce their speed to the posted speed limit in the school zone. Drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks with no school crossing guard. Drivers must be aware that children have minimal perception of car speeds and distances School crossing guards are a form of traffic control.

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

3. What equipment do you need to have to ensure you are carrying a passenger safely? A proper seat. All of the listed answers. Footrests Protective equipment.

4. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Accelerating. Decelerating. Leaning with the motorcycle.

5. When parked next to a curb, you should park with ____ touching the curb. Both wheels. The front wheel. The rear wheel. No wheels.

6. The front brake provide how much of your total stopping power? The answer to this question varies, but the front brake always provides less than the rear brake. At least 3 quarters of your total stopping power. One half of your total stopping power Only a quarter of your total stopping power.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Look both ways. Point your toes downward. Cover the clutch and the brake Maintain or increase your speed.

10. Changing your lane position can Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

11. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. Before entering the turn. At any time. After entering the turn.

12. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Have the front wheel on the curb. Be parallel to the curb. Be lying on the curb Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb.

13. You can help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Using signal lights. Honking your horn. Swerving from left to right Flashing your brake light.

14. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Apply the rear brake. Close the throttle gradually. Accelerate out of the wobble Apply the front brake.

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. What can occur when your chain slips while you are riding? The rear wheel could lock and cause your motorcycle to skid. Your motorcycle will stop working completely. The rear wheel could lock Your horn can stop working. Nothing drastic happens when your chain slips, but it is good to get it fixed as soon as possible.

17. 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.

18. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Shift gears instead of braking. Flash your brake light. Raise slightly off your seat Swerve from side to side.

19. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Skim your feet along the road. Move into the center of the lane position. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on Make sure your luggage is secure.

20. Increase your safety at night by Using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see. Riding with your high beam. Increasing your following distance Doing all of these things.

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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.