WEST VIRGINIA DMV MOTORCYCLE 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. If you must carry a load, it should be:
piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.
either over or in front of the rear axle.
None of the other answers is correct.
carried on the gas tank.
2. The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Allow them to pass you
Pull over and stop
Increase your speed
Call the police
3. You can initiate a swerve by:
downshifting gears.
applying the rear brake.
pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.
pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.
4. Before riding a motorcycle, it's important to check:
tires and wheels.
lights.
controls.
All of the above.
5. When passing, ride in the ___________ to increase your line of sight and make you more visible.
right portion of the lane
left or right portions
center portion of the lane
left portion of the lane
6. Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
shift braking.
Anti-Lock Braking.
engine braking.
None of the above.
7. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is influenced by:
your DUI.
how fast you drink.
how fast you travel.
your drinking experience.
8. If the front wheel locks:
grab at the front brake.
roll on the throttle.
release the front brake immediately, then reapply it.
keep it locked.
9. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ______ drink(s).
one
four
six
two
10. Your passenger should tighten his or her hold when you:
approach surface hazards.
All the other answers are correct.
ride in the left portion of the lane.
are about to start from a stop.
 
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WV Motorcycle Test

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