WEST VIRGINIA 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.
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1.
The gearshift lever is located:
by the right handgrip.
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by the left handgrip.
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in front
of the left footrest.
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in front of the right footrest.
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2.
Which of the following should not be done at night?
Use your high beam.
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Increase your speed.
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Increase your following distance.
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Adjust your lane position when necessary.
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3.
Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
Mud
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Gravel roads
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All the other answers are correct.
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Lane markings and steel plates
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4.
You should start your motorcycle in:
third gear.
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second gear.
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first gear.
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neutral.
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5.
Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
A driver may pull out in front of you.
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People can step out from between cars.
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A door could be opened into your path.
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All of the above.
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6.
You have a
better chance to avoid serious injury if you:
take short trips.
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drink coffee.
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plan you trip.
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wear protective clothes.
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7.
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check:
your turn signal.
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the lane next to you and the far lane.
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only the far lane.
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only the lane next to you.
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8.
The best way to prevent and overcome fatigue while riding is to:
get used to riding more than eight hours a day.
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avoid using windshields.
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drink coffee at least
every two hours.
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take frequent rest breaks.
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9.
___________________ should check their mirror and make a head check before they change lanes.
Both motorcyclists and car drivers
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Only motorcyclists
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Only car drivers
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Drivers below the age of 18
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10.
What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind?
Left or right
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Center
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Center or left
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Left
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WV Motorcycle Test
Number of questions: | 25 |
Correct answers to pass: | 19 |
Passing score: | 76% |
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