West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 of 6 for the West Virginia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
West Virginia
130 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 20
In T-CLOCS, what does the L stand for?
- Lights and electrics
- Lane position
- Load
- Levers
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Answer: A. Lights and electrics
L is Lights and electrics: headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, battery and wiring.
Question 2 of 20
Where should your knees be while you ride?
- Resting on the handlebars
- Pointing out to the sides
- Spread wide apart
- Against the gas tank
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Answer: D. Against the gas tank
Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.
Question 3 of 20
Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?
- A half helmet
- A full-face helmet
- A three-quarter (open-face) helmet
- A cap with a sun visor
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Answer: B. A full-face helmet
A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.
Question 4 of 20
A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?
- Ride closer together
- Split into two or more smaller groups
- Use the shoulder
- Ride two abreast
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Answer: B. Split into two or more smaller groups
Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.
Question 5 of 20
How should you load saddlebags?
- With the heaviest items on the left
- Full on one side and empty on the other
- With all the weight on one side
- With about the same weight on each side
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Answer: D. With about the same weight on each side
Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.
Question 6 of 20
When should you use the front brake?
- Only above 30 mph
- Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
- Never on wet roads
- Only in an emergency
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Answer: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.
Question 7 of 20
On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?
- The shoulder
- Over the painted lines
- The tire tracks left by cars
- The oily center strip
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Answer: C. The tire tracks left by cars
Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.
Question 8 of 20
In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?
- Never; feet go on the ground
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only at high speed
- Only in turns
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Answer: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.
Question 9 of 20
How should you brake on a slippery surface?
- Use both brakes gently
- Use only the front brake, hard
- Use only the rear brake, hard
- Do not brake at all
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Answer: A. Use both brakes gently
On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.
Question 10 of 20
About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?
- About ten hours
- About twelve hours
- About six hours
- As many as possible
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Answer: C. About six hours
Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.
Question 11 of 20
What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?
- Turning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
- Steering with the rear brake
- Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
- Leaning your body only
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Answer: C. Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
Pressing forward on the grip on the side of the turn makes the motorcycle lean and turn that way.
Question 12 of 20
About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?
- About one drink per hour
- About three drinks per hour
- As fast as you drink coffee
- About one drink per day
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Answer: A. About one drink per hour
The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.
Question 13 of 20
Besides a knowledge test, what test do most riders pass to earn a motorcycle license?
- A written essay
- A yearly medical exam
- An on-cycle skills test
- A parking test in a car
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Answer: C. An on-cycle skills test
Most states require a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. An approved rider course can often replace the skills test.
Question 14 of 20
On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?
- With the pedal at your right foot
- With the lever at your left hand
- With the pedal at your left foot
- With the lever at your right hand
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Answer: A. With the pedal at your right foot
The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.
Question 15 of 20
When should your headlight be on?
- Only at night
- At all times, day and night
- Only in the rain
- Only in tunnels
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Answer: B. At all times, day and night
A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.
Question 16 of 20
In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?
- Chain
- Clothing
- Controls
- Cargo
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Answer: C. Controls
The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.
Question 17 of 20
In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?
- It only slows down
- To the left
- It goes straight
- To the right
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Answer: D. To the right
This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.
Question 18 of 20
Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?
- Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
- The age of the rims' paint
- The brand name
- The color of the valve caps
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Answer: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.
Question 19 of 20
What should you do when riding at night?
- Follow the car ahead more closely
- Slow down and increase your following distance
- Turn your headlight off near other cars
- Wear a tinted face shield
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Answer: B. Slow down and increase your following distance
At night you see less, so slow down, leave more space and use the lights of the car ahead to see the road.
Question 20 of 20
When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?
- Before you enter the turn
- After you leave the turn
- Never; stay in top gear
- In the middle of the turn
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Answer: A. Before you enter the turn
Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

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