WEST VIRGINIA MOTORCYCLE LICENSE 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. When riding on slippery surfaces, you should:
avoid sudden moves.
slow down.
use both brakes when stopping.
All of the above.
2. When riding with passengers, as you approach a stop you should:
wait for a small gap to cross, enter, or merge in traffic.
maintain a smaller space cushion around you.
start slowing earlier.
tell the passenger to put their feet on the ground.
3. To deal with a sticky throttle on your motorcyle, you should first:
twist the throttle back and forth several times.
apply the front brake.
apply the rear brake.
operate the engine cut-off switch.
4. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
look straight ahead.
pull in the clutch.
lean in the same direction.
keep your body straight.
5. Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
could catch your tires and throw you off balance.
it may cause a motorcycle to weave.
your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.
All the other answers are correct.
6. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the left hand lever
the right foot pedal
the right hand lever
the left foot pedal
7. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Wear reflective clothing.
Reduce your following distance.
Use your high beam.
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
8. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle?
Side saddlebags for cargo
A windshield
Specialized shocks
Footrests for the passenger
9. The left-hand lever controls:
the clutch.
the rear brake.
the front brake.
the throttle.
10. The best way to stop quickly is to:
Use the front brake only.
Apply both brakes evenly.
Operate the engine cut-off switch.
None of the other answers is correct.
 
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WV Motorcycle Test

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