West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do? Avoid unnecessary talk. Keep feet on the footrests. Mount the motorcycle only before it's started Sit as far forward as possible.

2. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car It is less visible. Shoulder checks are not required. It is faster Special lights are required.

3. Proper riding posture means your Feet are firmly on the footrests. Arms are slighting bent. Knees are against the gas tank All of the above.

4. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Acceleration lanes. Intersections. Rural areas. Multi-lane highways.

5. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park.

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

7. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? All these answers are correct. Alcohol and drugs. Prescription medication. Over the counter medication.

8. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside. Find a place without traffic on either side. Ride faster than the speed limit Only ride in the left of the lane position.

9. Which of the following is not a true statement about safety belts? Seat belts should be worn low and snug on the hips and tight across the shoulder. You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt. They keep you from being thrown from the car They slow your body down with your car.

10. Which of the following is not required for a motorcycle passenger? Passenger footrests. A backpack. Designate seat room. A helmet and eye protection.

11. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Maintaining or increasing your speed Avoiding sudden moves.

12. Which of the following should you do while carrying a load? All listed answers. Keep the load near the rear axle. Keep the load low Secure the load well.

13. Among the following parking types, ____ is commonly used in parking lots, shopping centers, and wide streets. Angle parking. Parallel parking. Emergency parking. Hill parking.

14. When traffic control lights are not working, you must ____ before proceeding through the intersection. Slow down. Increase your speed. Come to a full stop. Change lanes.

15. If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians within An intersection. An unmarked crosswalk. A marked crosswalk All of the above.

16. When passing another vehicle Ride close to the edge of the road. You must not exceed the speed limit. Ride in the highest gear Turn on your hazard lights.

17. If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to Turn the headlight on when riding at all times. Avoid carrying passengers. Only ride during the day Get a special license.

18. 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.

19. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Scanning your path of travel. Wearing protective gear. Using your signal lights. Maintaining a space cushion.

20. Which of the following should you not do while riding with a passenger? Keep a large cushion of space. Start slowing earlier. Wait for larger gaps to cross Ride at normal speeds.

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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.