Take 2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 14

QUESTION 1 / 25

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

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AGet on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.✓BSit as far forward as they can without crowding you.✓CHold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.✓DFeel free to talk whenever they want.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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ADiscourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.✓BEncourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.✓CEncourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.✓DEncourages other drivers to pass you.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

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ARed✓BBlack✓CSilver✓DBlue✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

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ARelease and re-apply the rear brake.✓BKeep it locked until you completely stop.✓CRelease the rear brake and only use the front brake.✓DRelease the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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APress the grip in the direction you want to turn.✓BPress the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.✓CNot hold the grip because it can be dangerous.✓DNot lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

During the day, your headlight should:

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ANot be used.✓BBe used on its high beam setting.✓CBe used on its low beam setting.✓DAlternate between high beam and low beam settings.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BExit the road.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DRide in the center of the lane.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

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AStay in the center of the lane.✓BStay on the outside of the lane.✓CChange your path as needed.✓DUse the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Where should a load be placed?

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AAs low as possible✓BAs high as possible✓CBehind the rear axle✓DOn one side of the motorcycle✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the lead rider.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DAnywhere within the group.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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ADo one, then the other.✓BDo both at the same time.✓CAlways apply the brakes first, then swerve.✓DTry instead to use only the brakes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When being passed from behind, you should:

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ATry to move onto the shoulder.✓BUse the left portion of your lane.✓CUse the center portion of your lane.✓DUse the right portion of your lane.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

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AGradually increase pressure to the front brake.✓BUse more rear brake pressure.✓CNot worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.✓DTry to lock the front tire.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn front of the group.✓CAt the tail end of the group.✓DBeside the leader.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

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AMove to the center portion of the lane.✓BMove to the left portion of the lane.✓CMove to the right portion of the lane.✓DNot be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

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AThe right side could be slippery.✓BIt will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.✓CPeople don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.✓DIt will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.

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ATwo times✓BThree times✓CEight times✓DTen times✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

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ANo, it will make you too hot.✓BYes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.✓CYes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.✓DNo, jackets get in the way of steering.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

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ARide more slowly than you would normally.✓BStart slowing earlier than you would normally.✓CIncrease your following distance.✓DNot communicate with the passenger while riding.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png

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ASlow or stop✓BLeft turn✓CRight turn✓DBacking up✓