West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 1
Test 1 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real West Virginia test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. West Virginia's move-over and slow-down duty toward a stationary vehicle displaying warning signals such as flashing lights, hazards, or flares applies to which vehicles?
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Answer B: Any stationary vehicle displaying the listed warning signals, not just official emergency vehicles
The statute's text is written broadly around any stationary vehicle displaying qualifying warning signals, rather than being limited to police, fire, or ambulance vehicles.
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2. On the West Virginia DMV's point scale, how many points does a passing violation add to a driving record?
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Answer C: 3 points
The point scale chart assigns 3 points to a passing violation.
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3. What causes the side to side motion a rider feels when crossing a steel grid deck or rain grooves?
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Answer C: The tires following the ridges and grooves, which is normal and harmless
The tread follows the pattern in the surface, which produces a wandering feel. The motorcycle is not out of control, so relax on the bars and hold your speed.
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4. Once an authorized emergency vehicle has stopped in response to a fire alarm or other emergency, what is a following driver prohibited from doing?
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Answer A: Driving into or parking within the block where the emergency vehicle has stopped
West Virginia Code also prohibits a driver from driving into or parking within the block where an authorized emergency vehicle has stopped in response to an emergency.
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5. You know in advance that you will be drinking at an event. What is the most reliable plan?
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Answer A: Arrange a driver who will not drink, or another way home, before the event begins
A decision made before drinking is not affected by alcohol, while judging your own fitness afterward relies on the very ability alcohol impairs first.
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6. Your vehicle is burning at the roadside. How far away should everyone keep?
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Answer D: At least a hundred feet away from the vehicle and upwind, out of the drifting smoke
Burning vehicles give off toxic smoke and parts such as tires and struts can burst, so keep a long distance and stay upwind.
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7. Which standards can a motorcycle helmet meet to satisfy West Virginia's protective helmet requirement?
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Answer D: ANSI Z90.1, DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, or Snell Safety Standards
West Virginia Code recognizes a helmet as compliant if it meets ANSI Z90.1, DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, or Snell Safety Standards.
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8. A bicyclist in the bike lane ahead of you signals and starts to move left toward the turn lane. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow down and let the rider move across
A bicyclist who needs to leave the bike lane to turn left is changing lanes like any driver, and following traffic should make room.
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9. How many points on a West Virginia driving record make the license subject to suspension?
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Answer D: 12 points
The West Virginia DMV may suspend a driver's license once 12 points accumulate on the record.
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10. What are the minimum West Virginia liability insurance amounts a motorist must carry?
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Answer B: $25,000 per injury, $50,000 per crash and $25,000 property damage
West Virginia requires at least $25,000 for one death or injury, $50,000 for two or more, and $25,000 for property damage.
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11. How many points does speeding in a school zone add to a West Virginia driving record?
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Answer C: 6 points
Speeding in a school zone carries six points on the West Virginia point scale, the same value as reckless driving; only fleeing from an officer is worth more, at eight points.
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12. Besides impact protection, how does a light colored helmet help the rider?
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Answer A: It sits above surrounding traffic, so drivers pick it out sooner
A light or high visibility helmet sits above the traffic around the rider and is often the first part of a motorcycle a driver notices.
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13. According to the West Virginia handbook, roughly how much does a driver's concentration drop when using a wireless communication device while driving?
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Answer B: 20 to 33 percent
The handbook cites statistics showing that a driver's concentration drops by 20 to 33 percent when using a wireless communication device.
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14. You have turned right into the nearest lane but you need the left lane soon. When should you move over?
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Answer A: After the turn is finished, once you have checked mirrors and blind spot
Complete the turn in the proper lane first, then make a normal lane change with mirror and blind spot checks once you are established on the new street.
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15. Beyond a license suspension, what criminal exposure does a West Virginia driver face for filing false or fraudulent motor vehicle insurance information?
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Answer C: A fine of up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail
The handbook states that filing false insurance information can result in prosecution carrying a fine of not more than $1,000 and jail time of up to one year.
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16. West Virginia ties a standard driver's license expiration date to a birthday with what characteristic, once a driver is on the regular renewal cycle?
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Answer C: A birthday in a year when the driver's age is evenly divisible by five
West Virginia expires licenses in a year when the driver's age is divisible by five, such as 25, 30, or 35.
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17. You are waiting to pull out of a driveway when a bicyclist comes along the bike lane in front of you. What must you do?
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Answer D: Wait until the bicyclist has gone past
A driver leaving a driveway yields to everything already on the road, and a bike lane is part of the roadway.
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18. You want to move into the right lane just as an entrance ramp joins the highway at that point. What is the better choice?
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Answer B: Wait until you are past the merge area so you do not squeeze the entering traffic
The merge area is where ramp traffic has to find a gap, so adding a lane change of your own into the same space creates a conflict.
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19. How does a DUI conviction affect the driving privilege of a West Virginia driver who was under 18 at the time of the offense?
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Answer A: The license is revoked until the driver turns 18, or for the statutory revocation period, whichever is longer
The handbook states that a DUI offense by a driver under 18 results in revocation until age 18 or for the applicable statutory revocation period, whichever is longer.
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20. What is the license and registration suspension for a FIRST offense of driving without required West Virginia liability insurance?
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Answer C: 30 days
The CDL Manual states the suspension period for a first offense of driving without compulsory liability insurance is 30 days, rising to 90 days for later offenses.
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21. Just before the front wheel reaches an obstacle, what should you do with the throttle?
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Answer C: Roll it on slightly to lighten the front end
A small amount of throttle shifts weight rearward and lightens the front wheel so it rides over the obstacle more easily.
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22. For a SECOND offense of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent to 0.08 percent by a driver under 21, what license action does West Virginia law require?
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Answer D: Revocation for one year or until the driver's 21st birthday, whichever is longer
For a second underage DUI offense in this BAC range, West Virginia law requires revocation for one year or until the offender turns 21, whichever period is longer, along with mandatory jail time.
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23. At how many points does the West Virginia DMV send a driver a letter of caution?
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Answer B: 6 points or more
West Virginia sends a letter of caution once a record reaches six points, well before the suspension threshold.
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24. What is the West Virginia school zone speed limit while children are present along the roadway?
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Answer B: 15 miles per hour
The designated West Virginia school zone speed is 15 miles per hour while children are present along the roadway.
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25. On the West Virginia DMV's point scale, how many points does a THIRD or subsequent wireless communication device violation, in any combination of talking and texting, add to a driving record?
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Answer D: 3 points
The point scale chart assigns 3 points once a driver accumulates three or more wireless communication device violations in any combination of talking and texting.