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. To cross railroad tracks, you should:
cross at an angle of at least 15-degree.
ride straight within your lane.
cross at an angle of at least 120-degree.
cross at a 90-degree angle.
2. When should motorcycles share lanes with cars?
When riding in a staggered formation.
In heavy traffic.
In school zones.
Never.
3. Which of the following is an hazardous place for motorcycles?
Rural roads.
Intersections.
School zones.
Freeways.
4. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
maintaining or increasing your speed.
leaning back.
avoiding sudden moves.
holding in the clutch.
5. Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
All the other answers are correct.
could catch your tires and throw you off balance.
your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.
it may cause a motorcycle to weave.
6. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle?
A windshield
Footrests for the passenger
Specialized shocks
Side saddlebags for cargo
7. The best lane position to ride in is:
the one where you are most likely to be seen.
the left lane position.
the right lane position.
the center lane position.
8. Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level?
The location in which you are drinking
The time of day
How fast you drink
The type of alcohol
9. ________ speeds and/or _________ turns require the motorcycle to lean more.
Higher; wider
Lower; tighter
Lower; wider
Higher; tighter
10. When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
pull in the clutch.
roll on the throttle.
relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
apply the rear brake.
 
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Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:19
Passing score:76%
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