Take WV Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

On a motorcycle, where is the front brake control located?

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ALeft handlebar lever✓BLeft foot pedal✓CRight foot pedal✓DRight handlebar lever✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Where is the clutch lever located on a motorcycle with a manual transmission?

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ARight handlebar lever✓BLeft handlebar lever✓CRight foot pedal✓DLeft foot pedal✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which foot pedal operates the gear shift on a standard motorcycle?

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ALeft foot pedal✓BRight foot pedal✓CBoth pedals together✓DThere is no gear shift pedal✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which foot pedal operates the rear brake on a motorcycle?

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ALeft foot pedal✓BRight foot pedal✓CCenter foot pedal✓DThe rear brake is hand-operated only✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What does the T in the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection stand for?

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AThrottle✓BTires and wheels✓CTail light✓DTurn signals✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of these is part of the C (Controls) check in T-CLOCS?

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AThrottle, clutch, and brake levers✓BTire tread depth✓CBattery charge✓DCenter stand✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which fluid level is NOT specifically checked in the O (Oil and fluids) step of T-CLOCS?

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AEngine oil✓BBrake fluid✓CCoolant✓DWindshield washer fluid✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

The S in T-CLOCS refers to which component?

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ASpeedometer✓BSuspension✓CStands (side stand and center stand)✓DSteering head✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What is the proper riding posture on a motorcycle?

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AArms locked straight, leaning forward with all your weight on the handlebars✓BElbows bent and relaxed, knees against the tank, feet on the foot pegs with toes pointing forward✓CStanding on the pegs at all times✓DSitting as far back as possible with your legs extended forward✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Above about what speed does counter-steering become the primary way to make a motorcycle lean and turn?

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AAbout 12 mph✓BAbout 5 mph✓CAbout 30 mph✓DCounter-steering is never the primary input✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

To make a motorcycle lean to the left at highway speed, you should press forward on which handgrip?

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APress forward on the right grip✓BPull back on the right grip✓CPull back on the left grip✓DPress forward on the left grip✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What does the SLPR turning sequence stand for?

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ASlow, Look, Press, Roll✓BStop, Look, Press, Ride✓CSignal, Lean, Push, Recover✓DSearch, Locate, Position, React✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When is the most important moment to look through a turn?

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AAfter you have completed the turn✓BDown at the front wheel as you lean✓CBefore and during the turn, with your head turned toward your exit✓DOnly when stopped before the turn✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which brake provides the larger share of stopping power on most motorcycles?

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AThe rear brake, about 70 percent✓BEach brake provides exactly 50 percent✓CThe engine brake, about 70 percent✓DThe front brake, about 70 percent✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

How should you apply the front brake during a normal stop?

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AGrab it suddenly and hard✓BUse only the rear brake instead✓CPulse it on and off rapidly✓DSqueeze it progressively, increasing pressure smoothly✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

If your rear wheel locks during braking, what should you usually do?

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ARelease the rear brake immediately✓BRelease the front brake first✓CKeep the rear brake locked until you stop✓DAdd more rear brake pressure✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What is the safest way to handle an obstacle in your lane that you cannot stop in time for?

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ALay the bike down on its side✓BBrake as hard as possible and close your eyes✓CSwerve around it using quick counter-steering✓DSpeed up and jump it✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What should you avoid doing during a swerve?

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ALooking where you want to go✓BKeeping the bike upright between the two swerve inputs✓CBraking while leaned over✓DPressing the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What does SIPDE stand for?

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AScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute✓BStop, Inspect, Plan, Drive, Evaluate✓CSteer, Indicate, Press, Drift, Exit✓DSignal, Inspect, Position, Drive, Engage✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What does the MSF SEE strategy stand for?

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ASearch, Evaluate, Execute✓BStop, Evaluate, Engage✓CSignal, Enter, Exit✓DSee, Enter, Escape✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

On a typical two-lane road in West Virginia, what are lane positions 1, 2, and 3?

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APosition 1 is the right tire track, position 2 is the center, position 3 is the left tire track✓BPosition 1 is the left tire track, position 2 is the center, position 3 is the right tire track✓CPosition 1 is the shoulder, position 2 is on the line, position 3 is the oncoming lane✓DThere is only one safe position in a lane✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which lane position is generally best when riding behind a tall truck on a West Virginia interstate?

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APosition 2 (center), directly in the truck's draft✓BPosition 1 or 3 so the truck driver can see you in a side mirror✓CInside the truck's blind spot to use its draft✓DEither tire track is fine as long as you are within 1 second of the truck✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What is the minimum safe following distance in good conditions?

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AOne second✓BTwo seconds✓CHalf a car length✓DFive car lengths✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

How much following distance should you allow in rain, fog, or on slippery surfaces?

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ALess than usual — slick roads need quicker reactions✓BThe same two seconds✓CAt least four seconds or more✓DTailgate the car ahead for visibility✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which intersection crash pattern kills more motorcyclists than any other?

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AA motorcycle rear-ending a stopped car✓BA motorcycle colliding with a stop sign✓CA motorcycle running a red light✓DA car turning left across the motorcyclist's path✓