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2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 24
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
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A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Make sudden moves.
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C
Move to the edge of the road.
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D
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Move onto the shoulder.
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C
Allow the other driver to pass you.
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D
Exit the roadway.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
To increase your visibility, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
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A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
The control for the rear brake is usually located:
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A
On the right handlebar.
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B
On the left handlebar.
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C
Near the left foot.
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D
Near the right foot.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged.
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B
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
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C
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
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D
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
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A
Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When securing a load, you should place the load:
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A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
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A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When passing a row of parked cars on your right, you should usually:
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A
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of the lane.
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C
Not be concerned with the vehicles, since they are parked.
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D
Look at the left edge of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
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 / 24
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
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A
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
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B
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
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C
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
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D
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Help you avoid traffic signals.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:
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A
No more than 15 minutes.
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B
About an hour.
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C
About two hours.
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D
More than six hours.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:
Choose one answer below.
A
When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
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B
When you want to look at the scenery.
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C
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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D
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
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 24 / 24
The idea that a motorcycle helmet limits a wearer's views to each side:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is accurate. Views are limited and can cause a hazard.
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B
Is accurate, but only in that views are limited on sunny days.
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C
Is accurate. Views are limited horizontally.
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D
Is inaccurate. Views are not limited.
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