WEST VIRGINIA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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Operating a motorcycle safely in traffic requires special skills and knowledge. To earn your license in West Virginia, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on the information from the West Virginia Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The motorcycle test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. To pass you need a score of 19 or higher.
1. Each traffic lane gives a motorcycle _____ path(s) of travel.
1
4
3
2
2. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears?
At any point before, after, or during the turn
During the turn
After entering the turn
Before entering the turn
3. To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
change lanes often.
sound your horn.
flash your brake light.
ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
4. The best colors for being seen are:
black and white.
orange, red, yellow or green.
red and black.
dark colors in general.
5. To avoid hazardous situations and reduce their risk, experienced riders:
swerve often.
scan the road ahead.
pull in the clutch when turning.
avoid carrying passengers.
6. ______ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
Improper loading of cargo
Riding a motorcycle that is too big
Improper braking technique
Carrying a passenger
7. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items:
on the passenger seat.
in the front of the tank bag.
on a luggage rack behind you.
on the sissy bar.
8. When you make a turn you should:
look through the turn to where you want to go.
All the other answers are correct.
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.
roll on the throttle through the turn.
9. Eye protection:
None of the other answers is correct.
is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
should give a clear view to either side.
is only needed when riding in bad weather.
10. Where is a crash most likely to occur?
On multi-lane roads.
In school zones.
In residential areas.
At intersections.
 
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WV DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:19
Passing score:76%
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