Take 2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

Riding gloves are often:

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AMade of leather.✓BMade of wool.✓CNot pre-curved.✓DUnsafe for the rider.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

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AJacket✓BBoots✓CGloves✓DSandals✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

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AMore noticeable than a car’s brake lights.✓BLess noticeable than a car’s brake lights.✓CLess important than a car’s brake lights.✓DMore easily seen than a car’s brake lights.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?

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AThe brakes✓BThe fasteners✓CThe tires✓DThe paint✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BUse your horn and make obscene gestures.✓CSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

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AAllows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.✓BAllows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.✓CMakes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.✓DAllows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Mirror checks:

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AShould be part of your normal scanning routine.✓BShould be avoided because they will distract you.✓CShould be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.✓DAre only recommended in bad weather.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

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AWithin minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.✓BThe alcohol never gets removed from the body.✓CIt takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.✓DOnce it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

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AA landing strip✓BAn oily or greasy strip✓CLane markings✓DIce✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

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AWet pavement✓BA driveway✓CDry pavement✓DA parking lot✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Impairment from alcohol:

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ABegins with the first drink.✓BBegins at about half of the legal limit.✓COccurs at the legal limit.✓DOccurs only if you have had multiple drinks.✓

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 simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

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ARide with a large flag attached to its frame.✓BRide with the headlight turned on.✓CWave at other drivers.✓DRide on the shoulder whenever possible.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

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AAny gear that helps to protect you.✓BThe lowest-priced gear.✓CGear that looks good.✓DAny gear that fits.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Use a turn signal:

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AWhen you’re planning to increase your speed.✓BOnly when there is a lot of traffic.✓CAny time you plan on changing lanes.✓DOnly if it is dark outside.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A DOT-approved helmet:

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ARestricts the wearer's vision to the sides.✓BCan greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.✓CIs usually uncomfortable.✓DMakes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Most motorcycles:

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AHave only a front brake.✓BHave only a rear brake.✓CHave brakes in both the front and rear.✓DHave three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:

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AAlways ride on the far right side of the lane.✓BAlways ride on the far left side of the lane.✓CSlowly zigzag across the grating.✓DRelax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

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ARide like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.✓BCheck the controls and shift pattern.✓CTake the owner’s word that everything is in working order.✓DAssume you know where all the controls are located.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

In West Virginia, a person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.06 percent✓D0.08 percent✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

How is the accelerator controlled?

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AWith the right hand✓BWith the left hand✓CWith the right foot✓DWith the left foot✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 23 / 25

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

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ATest the seat to make sure it is comfortable.✓BAssume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.✓CWork the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.✓DRide as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

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AFront and emergency✓BRear and emergency✓CFront and rear✓DOnly a front brake✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

To stop quickly, you should:

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AUse only the front brake.✓BApply both brakes at the same time.✓CGrab at the front brake.✓DSqueeze the front brake until it locks up.✓