West Virginia DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 2
Test 2 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. Which of these would appear as a symbol on a blue general service sign?
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Answer A: A hospital
General service signs cover facilities such as hospitals, fuel, food, lodging, camping, telephones and rest areas, all shown in white on blue.
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2. What is the correct sequence for shifting into a higher gear?
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Answer C: Roll off the throttle, squeeze the clutch, lift the lever, ease the clutch out
Closing the throttle as the clutch comes in, then easing the clutch out as the throttle is reopened, keeps the change smooth and the chassis settled.
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3. On the West Virginia DMV's point scale, how many points does a failure-to-yield violation add to a driving record?
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Answer D: 3 points
The point scale chart assigns 3 points to a failure-to-yield violation.
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4. The rear tire loses air suddenly while you are riding. Which symptom should you expect and how should you respond?
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Answer D: The rear sways or feels heavy, so ease off and slow with the front brake
A rear flat makes the back of the motorcycle wallow or sway, so hold your line, close the throttle gently and slow mainly with the brake on the wheel that still has air.
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5. Under West Virginia's point-based suspension schedule, how long is a driver's license suspended when a driving record reaches 16 to 17 points?
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Answer C: 60 days
The DMV's point system schedule sets a 60-day suspension for a record that reaches 16 to 17 points, a middle tier on the escalating schedule.
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6. Under West Virginia Code 17D-2A-4, referenced in the handbook, how may a driver satisfy the requirement to show proof of liability insurance to an officer?
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Answer C: By displaying an image of the insurance certificate on a wireless communication device
The handbook explains that an image displayed on a wireless communication device, as provided in West Virginia Code 17D-2A-4, is valid proof of insurance.
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7. How long must a West Virginia motorcycle instruction permit be held before the rider can add the F endorsement?
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Answer A: At least seven days
West Virginia requires the motorcycle instruction permit to be held a minimum of seven days before the rider is eligible to add the F endorsement.
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8. What must a first-time West Virginia driver's license applicant complete upon passing the road skills test, even if they were previously licensed in another state?
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Answer D: A short DUI awareness course
The handbook requires all first-time applicants, including out-of-state drivers moving to West Virginia, to complete a short DUI awareness course upon passing the road skills test.
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9. On an unlit road, about how far ahead do high beams normally let you see?
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Answer D: About 350 to 500 feet ahead of the vehicle
High beams light roughly 350 to 500 feet of road and low beams far less, which is why night speeds have to be chosen around the beam, not the limit.
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10. A regulatory sign posted at the start of a road reads LENGTH LIMIT 30 FEET. What does it control?
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Answer B: The overall length of vehicle allowed on that road
Some states post a length limit where tight curves or narrow structures lie ahead; it bars vehicles or combinations longer than the figure shown from using that road.
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11. Which West Virginia vehicles are exempt from the state's motorcycle helmet and equipment requirements even though they have fewer than four wheels?
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Answer D: Fully enclosed autocycles operated by a driver with a valid license
West Virginia Code exempts fully enclosed autocycles from the motorcycle safety equipment requirements, as long as the operator holds a valid driver's license.
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12. A reduced speed limit posted with this sign and a plaque giving hours is in force
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Answer C: during the hours shown on the plaque, or while the beacon is flashing
A school speed limit applies during the periods stated on the plaque or while the attached beacon flashes, and the regular limit governs outside those periods.
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13. How closely may a West Virginia driver follow an authorized emergency vehicle that is responding to a fire alarm or other emergency?
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Answer C: No closer than 500 feet
West Virginia Code bars a driver from following an authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency closer than 500 feet.
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14. Separately from how long points remain on a record, how long does the underlying infraction or conviction itself stay on a West Virginia driving record?
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Answer A: 5 years
According to the DMV's point system page, the underlying infraction stays on the driving record for 5 years, longer than the 2-year window for the points themselves.
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15. What must a West Virginia applicant under 18 complete before becoming eligible for a motorcycle instruction permit?
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Answer A: The requirements for a Level 2 intermediate or Class E license
An applicant under 18 must first complete the requirements for a Level 2 GDL intermediate license or a Class E license before a motorcycle instruction permit can be issued.
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16. What penalty does West Virginia impose for using someone else's driver's license, letting someone else use yours, or displaying a fictitious license?
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Answer A: A 90-day license suspension
The handbook states that fraudulent use of a driver's license, including using or displaying a fictitious license, carries a 90-day suspension.
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17. What is the fine and license suspension for a first offense of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent to 0.08 percent by a driver under 21?
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Answer D: A fine of $25 to $100 and a 60-day license suspension
West Virginia Code sets a first-offense penalty of a $25 to $100 fine plus a 60-day license suspension for an under-21 driver in this BAC range.
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18. What is the maximum fine for a FIRST conviction of following an authorized emergency vehicle too closely under West Virginia Code 17C-14-9?
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Answer A: Up to $100
West Virginia Code sets a maximum fine of $100 for a first conviction of this offense, rising to $200 for a second and $500 for a third or subsequent conviction.
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19. Under West Virginia's handbook glossary, what is the maximum horsepower a vehicle's independent power source may produce for that vehicle to still be classified as a moped?
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Answer B: Two horsepower
The handbook defines a moped as having an independent power source providing a maximum of two horsepower, along with foot pedals for pedaling.
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20. There is a stop sign but no stop line and no crosswalk. Where must you stop?
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Answer A: Before entering the intersection, where you can see cross traffic
With no line or crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection at the point where you can see traffic on the cross street.
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21. A bee gets inside your jacket while you are riding. What is the recommended action?
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Answer B: Pull off the road and stop before you try to deal with the insect
Being stung hurts, but losing control while swatting hurts much more, so ride to a safe place, stop and then deal with the insect.
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22. Which two interstate compacts does West Virginia belong to for handling traffic violations that residents or visitors commit in other states?
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Answer B: The Driver License Compact and the Non-Resident Violator Compact
The handbook states West Virginia is a member of both the Driver License Compact, which shares conviction records, and the Non-Resident Violator Compact, which handles citations issued to out-of-state drivers.
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23. In West Virginia, a crash must be reported when property damage is greater than what amount?
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Answer C: $1,000
West Virginia requires the driver to notify the nearest law-enforcement agency immediately, by the quickest means available, for any crash involving injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more.
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24. You have a green light and are turning right. Pedestrians are stepping off the curb into the crosswalk you are about to cross. What should you do?
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Answer B: Wait and let them cross before completing your turn
A green light does not release a turning driver from yielding to pedestrians already in the crosswalk of the street being entered.
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25. On what type of West Virginia roadway is a low-speed vehicle legally allowed to operate, aside from private roads?
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Answer D: Public roads and streets within a municipality where the posted speed limit is not more than 25 miles per hour
The handbook's glossary limits low-speed vehicles to private roads or public roads and streets within a municipality's corporate limits where the speed limit is not more than 25 miles per hour.