WEST VIRGINIA MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE 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 a motorcycle, you use your arms primarily:
to hold yourself up.
to steer the motorcycle.
to apply the front brake.
to make hand signals.
2. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
you have had one drink and are over the age of 21.
your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.05% or higher.
you have had at least one drink.
your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher.
3. When riding, motoryclists should wear clothing that:
is made of approved materials.
completely covers arms and legs.
is comfortable.
is sufficiently tight.
4. Motorcycle passengers must have their own:
seat.
helmet.
footrests.
All of the above.
5. Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.
All the other answers are correct.
It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.
Motorcycles are hard to see.
6. _______________ is the best way to lessen your chances of being involved in a collision.
Wearing protective clothing
Choosing the right helmet
Maintaining an adequate space cushion
Using your headlight
7. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle?
Attach the cargo to your gas tank.
Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.
Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.
Use ropes to secure the load.
8. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when:
they are beginning to slow down.
you are legally entitled to the right-of-way.
they make eye contact with you.
You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.
9. To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:
drag the rear brake.
slow down before through turn.
keep your knees against the gas tank.
shift down through the gears with the clutch.
10. To keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should:
decrease your speed.
speed up.
maintain or decrease your speed.
maintain or increase your speed.
 
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WV Motorcycle Test

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