West Virginia Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 45

The safest way to cross an unavoidable obstacle is to cross it at a 90-degree angle. (This will help keep your front wheel from deflecting off the obstacle.) If that is not possible, cross the obstacle at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Not quite. The answer is Press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

You can initiate a swerve by pressing the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time.

If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If this fails, flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch. This will cut power to the rear wheel. After pulling in the clutch, keep it in until you stop or the throttle is freed.

Not quite. The answer is the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

In normal turns, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. In slow, tight turns, the rider should remain upright while the motorcycle leans.

Not quite. The answer is Decelerating

Motorcycles are less stable at lower speeds. When turning a motorcycle, you should avoid decelerating. To steady the motorcycle, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is Two seconds

When riding in a staggered formation, this is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion: The leader rides in the left portion of the lane while the second rider stays one second behind in the right portion of the lane. A third rider rides in the left portion of the lane two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider keeps a two-second distance behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close and permits each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind, and to the sides.

Not quite. The answer is you must not ride a motorcycle.

If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands, you must not ride a motorcycle. Both hands are needed for riding.

Not quite. The answer is swerve around the object

If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should swerve around the object to avoid a crash.

Not quite. The answer is maintain or increase your speed.

To help maintain your balance in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed. Motorcycles are less stable at lower speeds.

Not quite. The answer is at low speeds.

Most motorcycle crashes occur at speeds of less than 35 mph. Use caution when riding at any speed.

Not quite. The answer is If the other vehicle is a motorcycle

In West Virginia, sharing a lane with another motorcycle is not prohibited. However, a staggered formation is a safer choice. You shouldn't share your lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.

Not quite. The answer is the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.

In the "press" step of turning, you press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. This will cause the motorcycle to lean in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is Ride in the center lane position.

If you think that another vehicle might try to share your lane, ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is tightening the chain.

Tightening the chain should reduce the slippage. If the problem persists, check for a worn or stretched chain or bent sprockets, which may require replacement of the chain or sprockets.

Not quite. The answer is A motorcycle may run wide in a curve if the motorcyclist isn't careful.

Curves are a common place for motorcycle crashes because a motorcycle tends to run wide in a curve and may end up in another lane if the motorcyclist isn't careful.

Not quite. The answer is Try to straighten your motorcycle upright.

When stopping in a curve, you should try to straighten your motorcycle upright. Leaning over makes stopping dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is It depends on the situation.

No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.

Not quite. The answer is helps you keep your balance.

Keeping your knees against the gas tank helps you keep your balance on the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is your head only.

While riding through a turn, turn your head only. Moving your shoulders or upper body may turn the motorcycle more than you want.