West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A highway work zone can be easily identified by ____ immediately preceding the work zone. A green triangular symbol. A black-on-orange sign. A red octagon-shaped sign. A yellow pennant symbol.

2. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At low speeds. At high speeds. On hills In curves.

3. ____ can increase your visibility. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Pulling in the clutch. Riding in the left lane position. Riding with a passenger.

4. When you are stopped, you should stay in which gear? 1 2 3 Put it into neutral.

5. What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking? 15-20%. 30-35%. 80-85% 40-45%.

6. Which of the following should you not do if you are riding an unfamiliar motorcycle? Find where all the controls are. Know the gear pattern. Ride like normal Make all the normal checks.

7. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have Footrests for the passenger. Special shocks. A windshield All of the above.

8. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake after swerving. Brake before swerving. Brake while swerving Brake before or after swerving.

9. When you turn from a high-speed, two-lane roadway, ____ if you have traffic following you. Try to apply the brakes and keep the steering steady. Try to quickly slow down your vehicle. Try not to slow down your vehicle too suddenly. Try to increase the speed of your vehicle.

10. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Left. Any. Center. Right.

11. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Both wheels. The rear. Neither wheel. The front.

12. Which of the following should be done at night? Avoid riding on rural roads. Wear brighter clothing so you can be seen. Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights Follow vehicles closely.

13. 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.

14. Which of the following should you not wear while riding? A jacket and pants that cover the legs and arms completely. Boots that come over the ankle. Gloves to get a better grip Flip flops or sandals.

15. Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. they convey information to drivers about Oncoming expressways. The condition of the interstate. Their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations The posted speed limits on the road.

16. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. Less. More. It varies between motorcycles The same.

17. Engine seizures are typically caused by what? All listed answers. Going too fast. Riding too far Lack of oil.

18. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____. Front, is the emergency brake. Rear, provides 70% of the stopping power. Rear, is the emergency brake Front, provides 70% of the stopping power.

19. Which of the following should you not do if you are being tailgated? Change lanes to let them pass. Let them get in front of you. Slow down to allow them to pass Speed up to get away from them.

20. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night? Increase your following distance. Use your low beam headlight. Wear reflective clothing Change your lane position.

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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.