West Virginia Motorcycle Test 04

By combining your manual study with consistent practice, you’ll develop a strong understanding of the responsibilities that come with operating a motorcycle. Remember, preparation is key to becoming a safe and responsible rider. Take your time, stay focused, and soon you’ll be ready to enjoy the freedom of the open road with confidence.

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West Virginia Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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The main job of a leader in a group of riders is to...?

Signal back changes

Set the pace

All of these

Push through traffic

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It is against the law to ride while under the detrimental influence of...?

Any of these

Illegal drugs

Over-the-counter drugs

Drugs prescribed by your physician

3 / 30

On slippery surfaces you should brake using...?

Rear brake only

Front brake only

Both brakes

Either brake but not both

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Your group is riding in staggered formation on a two-lane highway when it comes up on a slow-moving farm vehicle. You should...?

Pass it in pairs

Pass it one at a time

Pass it as a single group

Pass it in groups of three

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Your first DUI in West Virginia will be punished with...?

A license suspension

Severe fines

Any/all of these

Community service

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If a dog is approaching you and seems like it may attack, you should...?

Slow down as you approach, then accelerate away

Slow down and kick out at it as you pass

Dismount and deal with it on foot

Ride towards it sounding your horn

7 / 30

In wet conditions, the part of the lane providing the best combination of position and traction will often be...?

The center line

The gutter

The right tire track

The left tire track

8 / 30

When carrying a passenger, you should check...?

Headlight angle

Suspension settings

Mirror angle

All of these

9 / 30

You should remember, even when ice and snow has melted from most of the road, it may still be present...?

On freeways

In underpasses

At intersections

On overpasses

10 / 30

When you are carrying a load on a motorcycle, you should try to keep it...?

Rearward and low

Forward and low

Rearward and high

Forward and high

11 / 30

Which of these is the most likely cause of a 'wobble'?

Poor road conditions

Poorly fitted windshield

Headwinds

Excessive speed

12 / 30

You've had 2 beers, 2 glasses of wine and a shot of whiskey in 3 hours. How many drinks (minimum) are left in your system?

13 / 30

If you're riding on a long trip, you should make sure that you build breaks into your itinerary at least...?

Every 3 hours

Every 2 hours

Every 5 hours

Every 4 hours

14 / 30

Which of these most degrades your ability to think clearly and ride safely?

Tiredness

Bad weather

Stress

Alcohol

15 / 30

If your chain should slip or snap, the most likely reason is...?

Extreme weather conditions

Crash damage

Manufacturing errors

Poor maintenance

16 / 30

You should check the security of any load which you carry on your motorcycle regularly by...?

Feeling behind you

Listening for any strange noises

Looking in your mirrors

Dismounting

17 / 30

When riding in a group, your pace should match...?

That of the lead rider

That of the rider behind you

That of the least experienced rider

That of the fastest rider

18 / 30

If you need to talk to another rider, you should...?

Wait until you've stopped

Shout from behind them

Shout from in front of them

Ride alongside them

19 / 30

Any passenger you carry should be equipped with...?

Helmet and boots

Helmet, jacket and boots

Jacket and gloves

Helmet and jacket

20 / 30

What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes in the USA had been drinking?

15%

60%

25%

45%

21 / 30

You need to stop to take a break. You should park your motorcycle...?

Parallel to the curb, just off the road

At 90° to the curb, front wheel outwards

As far away from the road as possible

Parallel to the curb, on the road

22 / 30

If you carry a passenger, you will probably need to...?

Adjust the clutch settings

Tighten the chain

Decrease tire pressure

Increase tire pressure

23 / 30

In a group, inexperienced riders should be placed...?

In the middle of the group

At the back of the group

Just behind the leader

Ahead of the group

24 / 30

The ideal size for a group of riders is...?

8 or less

4 or less

6 or less

5 or less

25 / 30

A motorcycle can safely cross a railroad or trolley track at angles as steep as...?

65°

75°

55°

45°

26 / 30

When crossing a slippery surface, you should try to be...?

As smooth as possible

As aggressive as possible

As fast as possible

As slow as possible

27 / 30

The first thing you should do if your throttle sticks is to...?

Twist it to see if it unsticks

Turn off the fuel supply valve

Pull in the clutch

Hit the engine cut-off switch

28 / 30

You should always try to avoid mounting loads on your motorcycle...?

On your back

Behind the rear axle

On the tank

On the seat

29 / 30

You suspect you have a tire failure and need to pull over. You should stop using...?

None of these

The brake on the flat tire

The brake on the unpunctured tire

Engine braking

30 / 30

How many motorcyclists are injured each year in the USA in crashes involving the abuse of substances?

20,000

50,000

30,000

40,000

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