West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Alternately apply the front and rear brakes. Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time. Use the rear brake only Use the front brake only.

2. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The group leader. The tail rider. The middle group rider. The traffic in front of the leader.

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

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

5. In ideal conditions, how many seconds should you be behind another vehicle? 1 2 3 4

6. To help reduce fatigue, you should stop to rest every ____ hours 2 3 5 4

7. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. One. Three. Two. 4

8. What does this diamond shaped sign indicate?

A narrow bridge ahead. A truck under repair ahead. An underpass ahead. A side road near tracks.

9. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pull off the side of the road. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

10. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Drivers following too closely. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit.

11. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Use your rear brake only. Use your lean to enhance braking Never stop in a curve.

12. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the brakes quickly. Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble Close the throttle gradually.

13. Which of the following should carrying passengers? All listed answers. Experienced riders on any bike. Novice riders carrying an instructor Only experienced riders on bikes equipped for it.

14. If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use ____ until you can have them repaired. Headlights. Brake lights. Hand signals. Emergency signals.

15. When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous? Left and right. Center. Right and center. Left.

16. How many skills are critical to avoiding a crash? 1 2 3 4

17. When buying a helmet you must make sure the helmet ____. All of the listed answers. Has no obvious defects like cracks or loose padding. Fits snugly all the way around your head Meets U.S. department of transportation (dot) standards.

18. What is the best lane position for being seen? The center of the lane. The right part of the lane. The left part of the lane. The best position changes depending on traffic situations.

19. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should Use the rear brake only. Downshift until rolling to a stop. Use both front and rear brakes Use the front brake only.

20. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving. Unless riding over a slippery surface At all times.

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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.