West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In order to safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, what must you have? Passenger eye protection. A special passenger license. Heavy duty shocks. Adequate seat room and separate footpegs.

2. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Gravel roads. Snow.

3. The best lane position for being seen Is the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position Changes depending on the situation.

4. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.

5. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve. Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve.

6. 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.

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

8. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With wrists locked. With elbows slightly bent. With elbows locked At an angle of 90 degrees.

9. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely.

10. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path. September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

11. When carrying cargo or a passenger You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required. An increased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

12. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles. Not lean at all None of the above.

13. If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must Signal just before making a turn. Not give any turn signal. Signal before passing through the intersection Signal just after you pass through the intersection.

14. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At low speeds. At high speeds. On hills In curves.

15. Most crashes occur during ____. Daylight. Festivals. Rush hour Night.

16. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes until the wheels lock. Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels Pulling in the clutch.

17. Where should your seat be while operating a motorcycle? As close to the front as possible. As far back as one can reach the handlebars. Wherever is comfortable for the operator In a position to reach the handlebars with the elbows slightly bent.

18. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before you slow down. Before changing lanes. All of the above.

19. Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by Black lane dividers. White lane dividers. Red lane dividers Yellow lane dividers.

20. When might a driver try to squeeze by you in a lane? All listed answers. In heavy traffic. When the driver wants to pass When you are preparing to 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.