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2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding, the best sitting position:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
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B
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
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C
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
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D
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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 4 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Make sure you always ride using your headlight.
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C
Wave your arms.
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D
Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Before a ride, you should instruct a passenger to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Get on the motorcycle only after the engine is started.
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C
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
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D
Avoid unnecessary talk or motion.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When you ride a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
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B
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
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C
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
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D
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It affects how you steer.
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B
The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.
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C
The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.
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D
You won’t be able to use the brake.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A skidding rear tire:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not serious.
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B
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
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C
Will usually correct itself.
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D
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Many over-the-counter drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase the danger of riding.
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B
Decrease the danger of riding.
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C
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
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D
Have the same effect on everyone.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tightening the chain
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B
Loosening the chain
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C
Using the throttle more
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D
Applying the rear brake
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
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B
A good leather jacket.
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C
Sturdy boots.
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D
A good understanding of motorcycle laws.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride while using your headlight.
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B
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
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C
Raise your arms.
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D
Avoid using your brakes.
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