West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do? Pull in the clutch. Jump off the motorcycle. Stop the motorcycle using the rear brake only Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time.

4. Which of the following are examples of good body position? All listed answers. Keep your feet on the footrests. Sitting up so you can steer the motorcycle Keep your knees against the gas tank.

5. 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.

6. Most crashes occur with operators riding under what speed, in mph? 15 20 30 5

7. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle? Never. During heavy traffic. When passing another vehicle. In designated areas.

8. 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.

9. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Move into another lane. Tap your brake to flash your brake light. Beep your horn to warn the driver Accelerate to make it through the light.

10. The staggered formation is the best choice when Taking curves. There is an emergency situation. Parking parallel to the curb Riding in a group.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Which of the following is not a good way to keep a group of motorcyclists together? Don't slow down if a rider falls behind, continue riding as to avoid a collision. Make sure everyone knows the route. Let the tailender set the pace Place inexperienced riders at the front. None of the listed answers.

14. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Increase your following distance. Reduce your speed Use your high beam.

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

16. A surface which provides little traction to motorcycles is Wet pavement. Snow. Gravel roads All of the above.

17. What does this sign indicate?

A curved road ahead. An interstate traffic merging area ahead. A traffic circle/rotary ahead. A work zone ahead.

18. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for Steering the motorcycle. Hand signals. Applying the brakes Holding yourself up.

19. Alcohol begins to affect the drinker when? It depends on the individual. Within a half hour of being consumed. Within an hour of being consumed Within minutes of being consumed.

20. When riding in traffic, a rider must not share the same lane with cars or other vehicles because Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. You can face a sudden wind blast. Car drivers may not allow you to share the same lane. Most of the roads are narrowed.

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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.