WV DMV 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. When you are carrying a passenger, they should:
sit on the saddlebags.
lean back to improve balance.
have their own motorcycle license.
lean as you lean.
2. Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level?
How fast you drink
The location in which you are drinking
The type of alcohol
The time of day
3. Approach turns and curves with caution. Use these four steps for better control:
1. Slow 2. Look 3. Lean 4. Roll
1. Lean 2. Look 3. Slow 4. Roll
1. Look 2. Slow 3. Roll 4. Lean
1. Roll 2. Slow 3. Look 4. Lean
4. You can prevent and overcome fatigue on motorcycle rides by:
Taking frequent rest breaks.
Protecting yourself from the elements.
Limiting the length of your trip.
All of the above.
5. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the left foot pedal
the right foot pedal
the left hand lever
the right hand lever
6. By "choosing the best lane position" you:
avoid road hazards.
are not in a blind spot.
maximize the space cushion around you.
All of the above.
7. Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
shift braking.
engine braking.
Anti-Lock Braking.
None of the above.
8. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
maintaining or increasing your speed.
holding in the clutch.
leaning back.
avoiding sudden moves.
9. When riding a motorcycle, keep your feet:
firmly on the footrests.
as far forward as possible.
All the other answers are correct.
so that they skim along the surface of the roadside.
10. When you need to swerve, remember to:
brake before or after – never while swerving.
never swerve in a turn.
brake while swerving.
always brake before swerving.
 
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WV DMV Motorcycle Test

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