West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is not true? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle The center of the lane position is safe to ride in.

2. 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.

3. When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as Highway hypnosis. Hydroplaning. Velocitizing Tailgating.

4. Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because Dirt collects there and provides little traction. The pavement is poor quality. You may hit pedestrians It is prohibited to ride there.

5. Head checks should be done when? All listed answers. As part of the normal scanning routine. When preparing to turn When stopped at an intersection.

6. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 20-degree. 90-degree. 45-degree. 180-degree.

7. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process? Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle. Lift the shift lever as far as it will go Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch.

8. What should you do if your faceplate is damaged from a flying object? All listed answers. Keep your eyes on the road with hands on the handlebars. Sound your horn to show your distress Stop immediately where you are.

9. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Flash your headlights when accelerating. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you Leave a larger space cushion.

10. If you have vehicle troubles at night, you must use ____ to avoid an accident. Hand signals and high beam lights simultaneously. All 4 flashing turn signals simultaneously. Higher gears first and then lower gears. High beam lights first and then low beam lights.

11. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

12. 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.

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

14. Head checks while riding motorcycles Should be performed before changing lanes. Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots.

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

16. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Flat. Locked. Down Up.

17. 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.

18. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time. Beep your horn to warn other drivers. Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way.

19. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles.

20. 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.

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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.