West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? In rural areas. On long stretches of road. When entering a highway. At all times.

3. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters? Call the police. Encourage them to pass you. Pull over and stop. Increase your speed.

4. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Leaning back. Holding in the clutch. Maintaining or increasing your speed Avoiding sudden moves.

5. When buying a helmet you must make sure the helmet ____. All of the listed answers. Has no obvious defects like cracks or loose padding. Fits snugly all the way around your head Meets U.S. department of transportation (dot) standards.

6. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. Below your elbows At or below elbow height.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because Other vehicles often do not see them approaching. They do not have to obey traffic lights. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections They are slower than other vehicles.

12. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped. Release the brake and only use the front brake. Pull the engine kill switch Release all brakes and coast to a stop.

13. 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.

14. To be safe while riding, it involves ____ and skill. Charisma. Knowledge. Speed Overconfidence.

15. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do? Avoid unnecessary talk. Keep feet on the footrests. Mount the motorcycle only before it's started Sit as far forward as possible.

16. The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. these indicate A) the road is narrowing. B) there is an obstruction on the roadway. Neither a) nor b) Either a) or b).

17. This triangular sign represents

A slow-moving vehicle. A school bus. A high-occupancy vehicle A fast-moving vehicle.

18. What equipment do you need to have to ensure you are carrying a passenger safely? A proper seat. All of the listed answers. Footrests Protective equipment.

19. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection You must yield the right-of-way. It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you It means they will yield the right-of-way.

20. Most crashes occur during ____. Daylight. Festivals. Rush hour Night.

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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.