Pass the West Virginia Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE West Virginia DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. Which of the following is an example of a dangerous surface?
2. Use your horn when
3. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
4. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to
5. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use
6. When carrying a load, you should
7. Which of the following should you not do if you are riding an unfamiliar motorcycle?
8. If the front or rear wheel locks
9. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by
10. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?
11. What should you do first in the event of a stuck throttle?
12. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process?
13. What does this sign indicate?
14. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle?
15. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic.
16. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do?
17. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because
18. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle?
19. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and
20. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight?
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.
