West Virginia Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-16 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When braking where traction is reduced, you should:

Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.
Apply the brakes more gently than usual.
Not use the rear brake.
Not use the front brake.

Q.2

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks

Q.3

How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.
Continue using the rear brake.
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.

Q.4

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
Wear shorts in warm weather.
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

Q.5

When parked in a parallel parking space along the side of a road, your motorcycle should be parked:

At a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
At a 45-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
On the sidewalk.
At a 90-degree angle with the front wheel touching the curb.

Q.6

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

Traveling faster than they actually are.
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
Not moving when they actually are.
Closer than they actually are.

Q.7

When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
Signal and use your mirrors.
Turn your head and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

Q.8

To swerve, you should:

Turn the handlebars quickly.
Shift your weight quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

Q.9

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
Is not important.

Q.10

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

Q.11

Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.
Requires little traction.
Is a slow maneuver.
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

Q.12

How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

One
Three to four
Six
More than eight

Q.13

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

Q.14

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent

Q.15

When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.
Ride faster than you usually would.
Avoid using your high beam headlight.

Q.16

Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

Darkly-colored clothes
Clothes made from synthetic materials
Reflective clothes
A leather jacket

Q.17

A rectangular sign may be a:

School crossing sign.
Railroad crossing sign.
Stop sign.
Speed limit sign.

Q.18

In West Virginia, a person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.06 percent
0.08 percent

Q.19

When downshifting, you should:

Shift through multiple gears at a time.
Shift through one gear at a time.
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
Accelerate.

Q.20

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections
Highways
Parking lots
Residential areas

Q.21

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.
Use the brakes immediately.
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
Downshift.

Q.22

If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.
Slow down before contact.
Lean the motorcycle.
Stay seated on the motorcycle.

Q.23

When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
Pack lighter items near the front.
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
Place items behind the rear axle.

Q.24

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

Q.25

A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.
Is not recommended.
Is required.
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

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