West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the ____ of the central island. Corner. Right. Left. Center.

2. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Using hand signals. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Making eye contact.

3. 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.

4. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Road conditions. Traffic conditions All of the above.

5. 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.

6. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you. Ensures that they will stop and let you through Should be avoided to discourage aggression.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Left. Any. Center. Right.

10. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Carry a passenger to check for you. Check your side mirrors frequently. Turn around and scan the area Stop and look around.

11. 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.

12. If you have vehicle troubles at night, you must use ____ to avoid an accident. Hand signals and high beam lights simultaneously. All 4 flashing turn signals simultaneously. Higher gears first and then lower gears. High beam lights first and then low beam lights.

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. 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.

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

16. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Flat. Locked. Down Up.

17. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking Areas of vision blocked by your helmet. The lane beside you and the far lane. The size of the vehicles that are close to you The traction of the road surface.

18. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should begin your pass from ____ lane position. The left. The middle. Any. The center.

19. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Give plenty of room. Maintain your position Slow down to allow room to merge.

20. Chain slippage can be reduced by Tightening the chain. Loosening the chain. Replacing the chain every month None of the above.

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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.