WEST VIRGINIA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

6. If you approach a blind intersection:
you should make a U-turn as soon as possible.
make sure you are not being followed.
pull away from the curb without checking for traffic behind.
move to the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision as soon as possible.
7. When preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by:
swerving from side to side.
staying in the center lane position.
reducing your speed.
riding in the left lane position
8. If the front tire goes flat while riding:
twist the throttle back and forth several times.
make sure the tire pressure, shock spring preload and dampers are at the recommended settings for the weight.
avoid using the rear brake.
hold the handlegrips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course.
9. Knowing when and how to stop or swerve are two critical skills in avoiding a crash. Most riders involved in a crash:
overbrake the rear tire and pull in the clutch.
underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
separate braking from swerving.
underbrake the rear tire and overbrake the front.
10. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
roads in residential areas.
exit lanes.
pavement after it starts to rain.
multi-lane roads.
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