West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
25 questions written from the West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (with supplementary information for three-wheel motorcycles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How many questions are on the West Virginia motorcycle knowledge exam?
Keyboard: press 1–4 or A–D to answer, Enter for the next question, S to save, R to read aloud, P to pause reading, L to listen and answer.
Sample questions
How many questions are on the West Virginia motorcycle knowledge exam?
- A 25
- B 20
- C 30
- D 50
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A. 25
West Virginia's motorcycle knowledge exam has 25 questions. Because you need a grade of 80% or better, you can miss only a handful, so study the whole manual rather than just the riding tips you already know.
What standard should your motorcycle helmet be designed to meet?
- A Any standard, as long as it is a full-face design
- B Bicycle helmet standards, since both protect the head
- C Federal DOT and state standards
- D Only the manufacturer's own label
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C. Federal DOT and state standards
Choose a helmet designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards; a Snell label adds extra assurance of quality. Half, three-quarter and full-face helmets can all qualify, but the helmet must fit snugly and be fastened every ride.
Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?
- A A 12-ounce beer, a mixed drink with 1.5 ounces of liquor, and a 5-ounce glass of wine
- B A 12-ounce beer and a 12-ounce glass of wine
- C A 24-ounce beer and one shot of liquor
- D A 5-ounce beer and a 12-ounce glass of wine
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A. A 12-ounce beer, a mixed drink with 1.5 ounces of liquor, and a 5-ounce glass of wine
A 12-ounce can of beer, a mixed drink with one shot (1.5 ounces) of hard liquor, and a 5-ounce glass of wine all contain the same amount of alcohol. Switching to beer or wine does not make you any less impaired.
Your steering suddenly feels heavy. What is the most likely cause?
- A A flat rear tire
- B A flat front tire
- C A stuck throttle
- D Low engine oil
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B. A flat front tire
You will seldom hear a tire go flat, so watch for handling changes. If the front tire goes flat, the steering feels heavy; if the rear goes flat, the back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway from side to side.