West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Carry a passenger to check for you. Check your side mirrors frequently. Turn around and scan the area Stop and look around.

2. 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.

3. What does the left hand lever control? The gear shifter. The rear brake. The clutch. The front brake.

4. The best path through a curve May not follow the curve of the road. Is on the inside of the curve. Is to stay in the center position Is on the outside of the curve.

5. Motorcycle passengers should Put their feet down when stopped. Get on before you start the engine. Sit as far forward as possible Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

6. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Never try to start on an upward hill. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb Start in second gear.

7. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Rolling on the throttle. Rising slightly off the seat. Using a higher gear. Pulling in the clutch.

8. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. All. One-quarter. One-half. Three-quarters.

9. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Use the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake Release the rear brake only.

10. 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.

11. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn Shift gears before the turn. You do not need to shift gears for a turn. Shift gears after the turn Shift gears in the turn.

12. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

13. When should a rider have his headlight on? A motorcyclist should only have his headlight on in extreme weather conditions. During the nighttime only. At all times During the daytime only.

14. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The left. The center or the right. The right. The center.

15. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Give plenty of room. Maintain your position Slow down to allow room to merge.

16. Changing your lane position can Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

17. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked Before each ride. Weekly. Daily Once a year.

18. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 12 seconds. 2 seconds. 15 ft. 30 ft.

19. 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.

20. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Drag your outside foot for support. Maintain or increase your speed. Drag your inside foot for support Decrease or maintain your speed.

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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.