Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle. Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle.

2. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large blasts of wind can affect your control. Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane.

3. ____ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities. Yellow pavement markings. Blue pavement markings. Red pavement markings. White pavement markings.

4. The front brake provide how much of your total stopping power? The answer to this question varies, but the front brake always provides less than the rear brake. At least 3 quarters of your total stopping power. Only a quarter of your total stopping power One half of your total stopping power.

5. Most motorcycle crashes happen In parking lots. On long trips. On gravel roads On short trips.

6. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by Maintaining an adequate space cushion. Communicating your intentions. Being visible Doing all of the above.

7. If you must ride across a very slippery surface, avoid ____. Braking. Eating. Listening to music None of the listed answers.

8. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Looking in your mirrors. Choosing the most visible lane position. Coming to a complete stop Riding in the staggered formation.

9. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Only downshift if you are an experienced rider. Never shift below second gear. Brake while shifting Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear.

10. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and Behind you. Your throttle. In front of you The far lane.

11. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Center. Left. Right. Right or center.

12. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast? Other drivers will be distracted. You can veer into another lane. You will tip over The motorcycle will suffer mechanical failure.

13. If the rear wheel locks, you should Increase the throttle. Grab the front brake. Release the brake Not release the brake.

14. On a road with 3 or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used By heavy trucks. By slow-moving vehicles. For stopping vehicles in an emergency For passing slower vehicles.

15. Tailgating is the practice of Crossing a rail gate. Driving in blind spots. Following too closely Making sharp lane changes.

16. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? One or two. Three. One. Two.

17. Do not ____ at crash scenes or at locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have a vehicle pulled off the road. Rubberneck. Keep your eyes on the road. Use safety belts. Stay concentrated.

18. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch? When you need to avoid slipping on slippery surfaces. When being followed by a tailgater. When your throttle is stuck. When you need to stop quickly.

19. How can you achieve maximum stopping power? Use both the front and rear brakes. Use the front brake only. Pull in the clutch while you brake Alternate between the foot brake and the hand brake.

20. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. Two. Three. 4 One.

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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.