Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving and visibility is reduced to near zero? Carefully pull as far off the road as possible and stop. Use high beams. Use low beams Increase your speed and take a detour.

2. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position? Motorcycles should always ride in the left of the lane position. You are more likely to hit a car in the right of the lane position. The center of the lane position is too slippery You may avoid problems from doors opening.

3. If you are dealing with a tailgater you should try to ____. All of the listed answers. Change lanes and let them pass. Open up extra space ahead of you Slow down.

4. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Lane markings. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. All of the above.

5. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be placed firmly on the foot pegs. Skim the ground during turns. Be against the gas tank Point down toward the road.

6. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle? Press the footrest on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the opposite side you wish to swerve Press the footrest on the side you wish to swerve.

7. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When riding in a parking lot. When riding on metal grating. When riding on ice. When crossing railroad tracks.

8. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The left and right positions are safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings The center position is always the safest option.

9. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to land with your arms first. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear Roll away from the motorcycle.

10. In traffic, where should you ride if at all possible? All listed answers. In a car's blind spot. In a lane clear of traffic Next to cars in another lane.

11. To stop safely on a curve, you should Keep your knees against the gas tank. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road. Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance.

12. Keeping distance provides which of the following? A cushion of space. All listed answers. Room to maneuver Time to react.

13. What is a 'wobble?' A wobble is a derogatory term for inexperienced riders. A wobble is a term to describe a malfunctioning brake. None of the listed answers A wobble occurs when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side at any speed.

14. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? After entering the turn. At any point before, after, or during the turn. During the turn. Before entering the turn.

15. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because You may collide with a car. Someone may open his or her door into your path. It decreases visibility Traction is poor beside parked cars.

16. The best way to prevent fatigue while riding is to Take frequent rest breaks. Drink lots of fluids. Not wear a face shield Drive only during the day.

17. If you are under the age of ____ years old, you must have your learner's permit for at least 9 months. 19 25 30 23

18. Which of the following are two types of speed signs? Speed limit signs and advisory speed signs. Speed limit signs and accident speed signs. Advisory speed signs and informational speed signs. Accident speed signs and advisory speed signs.

19. The best way to swerve is to Brake while you are swerving. Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn.

20. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In pairs. In an alternate formation. In a staggered formation In single file.

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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.