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2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Be worn at night.
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B
Not be worn during the day
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C
Never be worn.
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D
Not be worn at night.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
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It increases your line of sight.
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B
It decreases your line of sight.
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C
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
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D
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:
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Fits snugly.
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B
Is well-worn and broken in.
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C
Is pretty loose.
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D
Does not have a chinstrap.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
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B
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
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C
Wear shorts in warm weather.
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D
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
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A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
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B
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
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C
Not let them ask questions.
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D
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 25
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
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A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Be made of a heavy material.
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C
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
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D
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:
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A
Air pressure.
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B
Tread.
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C
General wear.
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D
Flexibility.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When braking, you should use:
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A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Wool
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C
Polyester
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D
Silk
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:
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A
Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
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B
Allow their feet to breathe.
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C
Have tall heels.
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D
Are made of soft, flimsy material.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Making sure the headlight works.
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B
Checking the oil level.
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C
Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
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D
Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
In which of the following situations is it important for you to use your mirrors?
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A
When you are stopped at an intersection
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B
Before you change lanes
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C
Before you slow down
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 19 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
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A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
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A
Downshifting.
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B
Upshfting.
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C
Cross-shifting.
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D
Rolling on the throttle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 22 / 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 23 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
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Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
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B
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
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C
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
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D
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Long-term exposure to wind noise:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended.
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B
Can cause hearing loss.
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C
Is not harmful.
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D
Is less damaging than listening to music.
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