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West Virginia motorcycle permit practice test

The West Virginia DMV motorcycle knowledge test has 25 questions and you need 20 right. It's based on West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual). Practise West Virginia's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

West Virginia motorcycle rules

Knowledge test25 questions, 20 correct to pass
PermitMotorcycle instruction permit: age 16+; under 18 must first have completed the requirements for a Level 2 Intermediate license or a Class E license; pass the 25-question knowledge exam (80%); proof of identity and residency. Allows riding on public roads during daylight hours without passengers. Valid 6 months from issuance; fee $5.00 (age 16) or $7.50 (age 18), test $7.50 per attempt (Handbook pp. 14-15).
Skills test or courseHold the instruction permit at least 7 days, then either pass a DMV motorcycle road skills test or complete the DOT-approved MSF Basic Rider Course (BRC), which waives the DMV on-cycle skills test. F endorsement added to a license for a $7.50 duplicate fee plus $1 per year; Class F (motorcycle-only) license $2.50 per year and allows no other motor vehicle. BRC (about 17 hours, classroom and on-cycle) is open to permit holders 16+ who meet Level 2 requirements except the road test, and to anyone 18+ with a permit; classes late April-early November via wv-msp.org. BRC and Experienced Rider Course (MSF) are the only approved rider training courses (Handbook pp. 14-15).
PassengersInstruction permit holders may not carry passengers (Handbook p. 14). Other passenger rules are not stated in the sources reviewed.

West Virginia motorcycle law questions

20 questions
  1. Question 1What is the minimum age for a West Virginia motorcycle instruction permit?

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    B: 16. Any person 16 or older may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Instruction Permit, page 14.

  2. Question 2A 16-year-old in West Virginia wants a motorcycle instruction permit. What must they have completed first?

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    B: The requirements for a Level 2 Intermediate Driver's License (or a Class E license). Anyone under 18 must first have completed the requirements for a Level 2 Intermediate license or a Class E license. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Instruction Permit, page 14.

  3. Question 3How many questions are on the West Virginia motorcycle knowledge examination?

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    B: 25. Applicants must pass a 25-question motorcycle knowledge examination. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Instruction Permit, page 14.

  4. Question 4What grade is needed to pass the West Virginia motorcycle knowledge exam?

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    C: 80% or better. The 25-question exam must be passed with a grade of 80% or better. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Instruction Permit, page 14.

  5. Question 5When may a West Virginia motorcycle instruction permit holder ride on public roads?

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    C: During daylight hours, without passengers. The permit allows riding on public roads during daylight hours without passengers. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Instruction Permit, page 14.

  6. Question 6May a West Virginia motorcycle instruction permit holder carry a passenger?

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    B: No. The instruction permit allows riding without passengers. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Instruction Permit, page 14.

  7. Question 7How long is a West Virginia motorcycle instruction permit valid?

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    C: 6 months from issuance. The fee table lists the motorcycle instruction permit as expiring 6 months from issuance. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Driver's License Fees, page 15.

  8. Question 8How long must you hold a West Virginia motorcycle instruction permit before you can get the F endorsement?

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    A: At least 7 days. You must hold the instruction permit for a minimum of seven days before you are eligible to add the F endorsement. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Endorsement (F Endorsement), page 14.

  9. Question 9What are the two ways to qualify for a West Virginia F endorsement after holding a permit?

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    A: Pass a DMV motorcycle road skills test or complete the approved MSF Basic Rider Course. You can pass a motorcycle road skills test given by a DMV examiner or complete the DOT-approved MSF Basic Rider Course. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Endorsement (F Endorsement), page 14.

  10. Question 10What letter designates a motorcycle endorsement or motorcycle-only license in West Virginia?

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    C: F. West Virginia uses 'F' for the motorcycle endorsement and the Class F motorcycle-only license. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Endorsement (F Endorsement); Class F License, page 14.

  11. Question 11What may the holder of a West Virginia Class F (motorcycle-only) license drive?

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    A: Only a motorcycle, no other type of motor vehicle. The bearer of a Class F driver's license cannot drive any other type of motor vehicle. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle-Only Driver's License (Class F License), page 14.

  12. Question 12How much does a West Virginia Class F (motorcycle-only) license cost?

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    A: $2.50 for each year the license is issued. The Class F license fee is $2.50 for each year issued (for example, $12.50 for a 5-year license). West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle-Only Driver's License (Class F License), page 14.

  13. Question 13What does it cost to add the F endorsement to an existing West Virginia driver's license?

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    B: A $7.50 duplication fee plus $1 per year of the license period. The F endorsement is added for a $7.50 duplication fee plus $1 per year based on the license validation period. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Endorsement (F Endorsement), page 14.

  14. Question 14Which rider training courses are the only approved ones in West Virginia?

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    B: The MSF Basic Rider Course and Experienced Rider Course. The Basic Rider Course and Experienced Rider Course, offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, are the only approved rider training courses in the state. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Rider Training Courses, page 14.

  15. Question 15About how long is the West Virginia Basic Rider Course?

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    D: About 17 hours. The BRC is approximately 17 hours long with classroom and on-cycle instruction. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Rider Training Courses, page 15.

  16. Question 16Who may take the West Virginia Basic Rider Course?

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    B: Permit holders 16+ who meet Level 2 requirements except the road test, and anyone 18+ with a motorcycle instruction permit. The BRC is open to permit holders at least 16 who have met all Level 2 requirements except the road skills test, and to anyone 18+ with a motorcycle instruction permit. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Motorcycle Rider Training Courses, page 15.

  17. Question 17How does West Virginia define a moped?

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    A: A 2- or 3-wheeled cycle with pedals and a motor of no more than 2 hp, 50 cc, with a top speed of 30 mph. A moped has 2 or 3 wheels, foot pedals, a power source of at most 2 horsepower, a maximum of 50 cc and a maximum speed of 30 mph. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Definitions (PDF p. 10).

  18. Question 18In West Virginia, a motor-driven cycle has a motor that does not exceed how many cubic centimeters?

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    C: 250 cc. A motor-driven cycle is a motorcycle or motor scooter with a motor that does not exceed 250 cc, excluding mopeds. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Definitions (PDF p. 10).

  19. Question 19What minimum following distance does the West Virginia handbook advise behind a motorcycle?

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    B: Three to four seconds. It is wise to keep a safe minimum three-to-four second following distance, more at night and in bad weather. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 51.

  20. Question 20According to the West Virginia handbook, how should you pass a motorcycle?

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    A: Move all the way into the other lane, and wait until well down the road before moving back. When passing go all the way into the other lane, since the rider has the legal right to an entire lane, and wait until well down the road before returning. West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual): Following and Passing Motorcycles, page 52.

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Manual: West Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual). Source: West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV Department of Transportation), checked 2026-10-27.