West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Turning too fast. Speeding up too quickly. Driving over gravel roads.

3. If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown To the back. To the front. Toward the side that is hit To the opposite side that is hit.

4. If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the ____ of the central island. Corner. Right. Left. Center.

5. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. In pairs. Motorcycles should not ride in groups The staggered formation.

6. While riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. Hovering above the ground in case you tip. As far forward as possible Pointing down for easy shifting.

7. If the front or rear wheel locks Grab the front brake. Turn on your headlight. Increase the throttle Release the brake control immediately, then reapply it firmly.

8. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Scanning your path of travel. Wearing protective gear. Using your signal lights. Maintaining a space cushion.

9. There are ____ steps that riders should follow to better control their motorcycles while turning. 1 4 2 3

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

11. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you space to maneuver It does all of these.

12. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? The center. Any lane position. The left. The right.

13. How many skills are critical to avoiding a crash? 1 2 3 4

14. More than half of all motorcycle crashes happen on motorcycles ridden by the operator for less than ____ months. 2 6 4 3

15. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should Apply the brake of the tire that is flat. Never brake when you have a flat tire. Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat Apply both brakes evenly.

16. The best path through a curve May not follow the curve of the road. Is on the inside of the curve. Is to stay in the center position Is on the outside of the curve.

17. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to Avoid using the brake of the flat tire. Slow down with both brakes. Use the flat tire brake only Pull the engine kill switch.

18. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check If your lights are working. If the surface is safe to ride on. The traffic in front of you If it is a designated pull-off area.

19. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Has a smaller profile. Does not have as many lights Has a quieter engine.

20. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Release the rear brake only Continue applying the brake.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.