West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Most crashes occur with operators riding under what speed, in mph? 15 20 30 5

2. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Skim your feet along the road. Move into the center of the lane position. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on Make sure your luggage is secure.

3. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes until the wheels lock. Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels Pulling in the clutch.

4. 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.

5. When should you use signals while riding? All listed answers. When changing lanes. When entering the freeway Any time you prepare to make a turn.

6. 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.

7. At a controlled intersection, how can you know that another driver has seen you? Wave at the driver. Make eye contact with the driver. Beep your horn to get their attention You can never know that another driver has seen you.

8. If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply____until proper braking action has been restored. More pressure on the gas pedal. The brakes lightly several times. Heat on your brakes. More pressure on the steering.

9. How can you initiate a swerve? Press the footrest on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the footrest on the side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the side you wish to swerve.

10. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster The motorcycle will slow down more quickly.

11. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done Helps turn the motorcycle.

12. 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.

13. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are Being followed too closely. Stopping more quickly than others will expect. Stopping in an unusual place Doing any of these.

14. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond the same as without a passenger. Easily tip over. Respond quicker than normal Respond slower than normal.

15. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles. Not lean at all None of the above.

16. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Increase your speed to minimize bumps. Lean back as far as possible Avoid using the brakes.

17. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? In pairs. V-shaped formation. Staggered formation. Single file.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Head checks while riding motorcycles Should be performed before changing lanes. Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots.

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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.