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1. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check
2. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
3. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen.
4. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?
5. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and
6. You can help a friend who has been drinking by ____.
7. Keeping distance provides which of the following?
8. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop?
9. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by
10. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
11. You can see a safety cushion around you by ____.
12. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing?
13. If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must
14. When dealing with slippery surfaces, which of the following should you not do?
15. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
16. Someone under the age of 21 with a BAC of no more than ____% will have their license suspended.
17. It is important to check your mirrors when
18. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it
19. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path?
To operate a motorcycle in Virginia, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The three types of licenses are a Class M (all motorcycles), Class M2 (two-wheeled only), or Class M3 (three-wheeled only). Before applying for a license, you must hold a motorcycle learner's permit for a set amount of time, which varies based on age. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you will need to hold a valid driver's license or permit. If you do not, you must pass a two-part driver's license knowledge exam. You must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To apply for a Class M, M2, or M3 license, applicants who are 18 and older must wait at least 30 days after receiving a permit. Applicants who are under 18 must hold the permit for nine months. When you apply, you will need to submit the required documentation, pass the road skills test, and pay the fees. Testing may be waived if you successfully complete the Virginia Rider Training Program.
Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 21 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait two days to retake it.