West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when They are beginning to slow down. They make eye contact with you. You are legally entitled to the right-of-way You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.

2. Which of the following should you check after mounting the motorcycle? All listed answers. The air pressure of the tires. The clutch and throttle The oil level.

3. Motorcycles can slip on grease left by cars on the road. where are these most likely to be found? On bridges and overpasses. On multilane highways. At busy intersections. On gravel roads.

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

5. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely.

6. Use your horn when You are crossing rail tracks. You are making a left turn. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you You pull the kill engine switch.

7. If there are 3 or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the ____ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. Right lanes. Middle lanes. Accelerating lanes. Left lanes.

8. 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.

9. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over.

10. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Only ride in lower gears. Start with your right wrist raised. Start with your right wrist flat Keep the clutch pulled in.

11. Which of the following should you do while riding at night? All listed answers. Reduce your speed. Use the car ahead Use your high beam.

12. When carrying cargo or a passenger You must ride only during the day. A decreased stopping distance is required. An increased stopping distance is required You must carry a special license.

13. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow in the path of the other driver. Follow the driver very closely. Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road Watch the driver's movements.

14. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. Before entering the turn. At any time. After entering the turn.

15. Crossing an obstacle ____ is the safest. While keeping your elbows locked. While maintaining your speed. With your feet skimming the ground. At a 90-degree angle.

16. If you have a mechanical problem, which of the following should you take into account? All listed answers. Road conditions you face. The extent of the problem Traffic conditions you face.

17. Which of the following are dangers when passing parked cars? All listed answers. Doors opening into your path. Drivers getting out of cars People stepping from between cars.

18. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Speed up. Beep your horn. Change lanes Slow down.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.