WEST VIRGINIA MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN 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. For railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks to cross at an angle of at least:
30°
15°
45°
90°
2. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level should be checked:
every day.
once a year.
every month.
every week.
3. When you are being passed from behind, avoid being hit by:
blasts of wind from larger vehicles.
objects thrown from windows.
extended side mirrors.
All of the above.
4. When you are riding at night, it is best to:
ride slower than you do during the day.
not use your headlight.
stay close behind the car in front of you.
wear a tinted face shield.
5. ______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
Using a higher gear
Rising slightly off the seat
Rolling on the throttle
Pulling in the clutch
6. Experienced riders search for hazards that are about ________ ahead.
12 seconds
4 seconds
50 feet
40 feet
7. Your lane position should:
All the other answers are correct.
provide an escape route.
avoid surface hazards.
increase your ability to see and be seen.
8. Mud, steel plates and lane markings:
all provide better traction than wet pavement.
all provide poor traction.
are not slippery.
all provide excellent traction.
9. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
in the middle of the group.
in front of the leader.
in front of the last rider.
behind the leader.
10. When it starts to rain:
always ride in the left lane position.
ride in the center lane position.
increase your speed to lessen your chances of skidding.
ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
 
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WV DMV Motorcycle Test

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