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2026 West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 2 / 25
For the best protection, jackets and pants:
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Should cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.
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C
Should only partially cover your arms and legs.
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D
Should be made of wool.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:
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A
The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.
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B
The brakes cause some friction with the steering.
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C
Each brake can hold the motorcycle.
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D
Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
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A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
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A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
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C
Push their bike over.
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D
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
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A
Lengthen your following distance.
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B
Shorten your following distance.
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C
Leave the road.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When someone is following you too closely, you should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Slow down and let them pass.
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C
Move onto the shoulder and stop.
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D
Not be concerned.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Adjust your motorcycle to accommodate the rider.
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B
Instruct the passenger before you start riding.
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C
Tell the passenger to keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
Try to squeeze onto a one-person seat.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:
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A
The air pressure in the tires.
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B
Fluid levels.
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C
The turn signals.
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D
Damage to the paint.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
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A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
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A
No matter the weather conditions.
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B
Only on cool days.
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C
Only on warm days.
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D
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?
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A
Darkly-colored clothes
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B
Clothes made from synthetic materials
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C
Reflective clothes
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D
A leather jacket
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?
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A
No, clothing is not really for protection.
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B
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
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C
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
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D
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
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A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 15 / 25
You should completely check your motorcycle:
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A
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 year.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
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A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
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A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When choosing a lane position, you should consider:
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Whether or not other drivers will see you.
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B
How many cars are on the road ahead.
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C
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
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D
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
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A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
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A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 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
Twice a month.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When passing a vehicle:
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A
You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
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B
You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.
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C
You may pass on the shoulder.
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D
You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?
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A
The general wear and tread of your tires
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B
The amount of cushion your seat has
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C
The shine of your paint
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D
The wind direction
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
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A
You may not find a parking spot.
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B
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
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C
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
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D
The road may be uneven.
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