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2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
Choose one answer below.
A
20 percent
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B
40 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
80 percent
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When you are being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in any portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure
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B
Improper loading
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C
Unsuitable accessories
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D
Uneven road
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake.
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B
Continue using the rear brake.
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C
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
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D
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Motorcycle windshields:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Are a good substitute for goggles.
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C
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
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D
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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B
Shift your weight quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?
Choose one answer below.
A
It takes up minimal space on the highway.
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B
The group is easy to see.
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C
The group is unlikely to be split up.
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D
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Staggered
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B
Single-file
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C
Paired up
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D
Riding three across a lane
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion
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B
The center portion
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C
The right portion
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D
The shoulder
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding at night you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the road is slippery
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B
When there is a lot of traffic
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C
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
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D
When it is raining
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Feel like it is lagging behind.
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B
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
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C
Vibrate uncontrollably.
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D
Make acceleration seem faster.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Swerving a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires a lot of traction.
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B
Requires little traction.
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C
Is a slow maneuver.
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D
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
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B
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
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C
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
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D
You are passing someone who is in the street.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
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B
Pack lighter items near the front.
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C
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
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D
Place items behind the rear axle.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure.
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B
Mirror positions.
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C
Headlight position.
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D
Brake light position.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your usual following distance.
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B
Increase your usual following distance.
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C
Travel on the shoulder.
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D
Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Slow down.
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C
Ride in a single-file formation.
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D
The group will pull off at the next exit.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Face shields and goggles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will likely never need to be replaced.
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B
Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.
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C
Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.
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D
Should not allow air to pass through.
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