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2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.
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B
The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.
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C
The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.
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D
The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Items made of leather.
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B
Items made of polyester.
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C
Items made of light materials.
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D
Items that are darkly-colored.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
Choose one answer below.
A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Well below the legal limit.
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B
Once reaching the legal limit.
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C
Just above the legal limit.
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D
Well above the legal limit.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes immediately.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your following distance.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Ride faster than you usually would.
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D
Avoid using your high beam headlight.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 14 / 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 15 / 25
Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
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D
Move into another lane, if necessary.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up or slow down.
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B
Wave at the other driver.
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C
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
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D
Let the other driver worry about it.
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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
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow the load to move freely.
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B
Secure the load so its weight does not shift.
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C
Place the load unsecured in the seat.
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D
Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When should the front brake be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
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B
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
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C
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
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D
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When braking where traction is reduced, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.
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B
Apply the brakes more gently than usual.
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C
Not use the rear brake.
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D
Not use the front brake.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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