West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Riding while under the influence. Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Not wearing proper gear Faulty traffic signals.

2. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Release the rear brake only Continue applying the brake.

3. When starting on an uphill slope, you should first use ____ brake to hold the motorcycle while starting the engine and shifting into first gear. Neither. The front. Either. The rear.

4. The best position for traction when it is raining is The shoulder of the road. The center lane position. In the tracks left by other drivers The left lane position.

5. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should never be done. Is safer because you complete the turn quickly Should only be done when passing others.

6. 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.

7. Rolling on the throttle in a turn Is used to pass other vehicles. Is done while changing gears. Helps to stabilize the motorcycle Should only be done in emergencies.

8. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Avoiding sudden moves. Maintaining or increasing your speed.

9. If a friend has been drinking, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Enlist friends to help. Help them get home Encourage them to slow their drinking. Keep them where they are.

10. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. 4 One. Three. Two.

11. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Sliding and swerving. Sliding and skidding. Stopping and swerving. Stopping and sliding.

12. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate properly. A full. A quarter. A third. Half a.

13. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Ride in the left lane position. Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position Beep your horn.

14. 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.

15. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding with a new rider. When traffic is heavy. When you are riding in a group. Never.

16. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Has a smaller profile. Does not have as many lights Has a quieter engine.

17. When you check your tires, what are you checking for? Cuts and scrapes. Tire pressure. Tread wear. All of these.

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

19. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? With the front wheel over the stop line. At the stop line first, then pull forward. Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line only.

20. If you approach a vehicle displaying a reflective orange triangle sign on the rear, you must Follow too closely. Pass the vehicle quickly. Slow down and use caution Share the same lane with the vehicle.

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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.