West Virginia Motorcycle Practice Test 10

1.You are riding out of a private driveway onto a public street. Who has the right of way?

Traffic already on the roadwayWhichever vehicle is moving fasterThe rider, because a motorcycle needs less roomWhoever reaches the curb line first

2.Can a windshield mounted on the motorcycle replace a faceshield or goggles?

Yes, a tall windshield removes the need for anything elseYes, provided the rider also wears sunglassesYes, as long as speeds stay below highway limitsNo, because most windshields leave the eyes exposed to wind

3.Where does West Virginia law forbid turning your vehicle around to head back the other way?

Only on roads with more than two lanesNear a curve or hill crest where you cannot be seen within 500 feetOnly inside city limitsOnly between sunset and sunrise

4.How quickly does the body clear alcohol, according to the manual?

About three drinks an hourAt almost one drink per hourEntirely within fifteen minutesOnly after a full night's sleep

5.What is a large flashing arrow panel in a work zone used for?

Marking where workers park their vehiclesGuiding drivers into certain lanes and warning that part of the road ahead is closedShowing the speed of approaching trafficCounting vehicles passing through the zone

6.What is the correct order of controls when shifting into a higher gear?

Open the throttle wide, stamp the lever down, release the clutch sharplySqueeze the front brake, lift the lever, then release the clutchRoll off the throttle while squeezing the clutch, lift the lever, then ease the clutch out and set the throttleShift first, then pull in the clutch afterward

7.Before taking an unfamiliar motorcycle onto the street, which items should you be able to reach without hunting for them?

The mirrors and the license plate boltsThe spark plugs and the air filterThe saddlebag latches and the seat lockThe turn signals, horn, headlight switch, fuel valve and cut-off switch

8.How does cannabis affect the way a rider reads traffic?

It sharpens depth perceptionIt distorts the sense of time, space and speedIt affects only long-term memoryIt has no measurable effect on riding

9.The manual describes three legal helmet styles. What are they?

Padded, unpadded and inflatableSummer, winter and touringOpen, closed and convertibleHalf, three-quarter and full face

10.In a staggered group formation, where does the second rider sit?

Directly alongside the leaderIn the right side of the lane, at least one second behind the leaderIn the left side of the lane, level with the leaderAt the very back of the group