West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for Steering the motorcycle. Hand signals. Applying the brakes Holding yourself up.

2. When should you flash your brake light? All listed answers. When you are being tailgated. When you slow where it isn't common When you slow more quickly than expected.

3. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 40 ft. 12 seconds. 20 ft. 5 seconds.

4. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle.

5. You can help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Using signal lights. Honking your horn. Swerving from left to right Flashing your brake light.

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

7. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Look both ways. Point your toes downward. Cover the clutch and the brake Maintain or increase your speed.

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

9. Which of the following is not a good way to keep a group of motorcyclists together? Don't slow down if a rider falls behind, continue riding as to avoid a collision. Make sure everyone knows the route. Let the tailender set the pace Place inexperienced riders at the front. None of the listed answers.

10. The best face protection is Sunglasses. A windshield. Approved goggles A shatter-resistant face shield.

11. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Help stabilize the motorcycle. Help the motorcycle slow down. Cause the motorcycle to slip Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

12. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before entering the turn. During the turn. After the turn Before, during, or after the turn.

13. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Acceleration lanes. Intersections. Rural areas. Multi-lane highways.

14. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Permitted during heavy traffic. Permitted only in designated areas Never permitted.

15. Riding between lanes of traffic is Allowed in designated areas. Prohibited at night. Permitted only when traffic is not moving Prohibited at all times.

16. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving. Unless riding over a slippery surface At all times.

17. During normal turns Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle.

18. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely. The rear brake. The front brake. Both brakes at the same time. None of these answers are correct.

19. How should one ride over a grating? As fast as possible. At an angle. In a zigzag In a relaxed straight line.

20. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding with a new rider. When traffic is heavy. When you are riding in a group. Never.

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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.