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1. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet
2. Because a motorcycle brake light is not as visible as the brake light on a car, you should
3. Before pulling off the road, you should check
4. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should begin your pass from ____ lane position.
5. In which of the following situations should you downshift through the gears?
6. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to
7. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because
8. In a turn, maintaining or increasing your speed
9. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant levels should be checked
10. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
11. Shifting to a lower gear is known as
12. When riding your motorcycle, your feet should be positioned
13. When you check your tires, what things should you check?
14. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should
15. In slow turns, how can you help balance the motorcycle?
16. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do?
17. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces?
18. Which of the following surfaces provide poor traction for motorcycles?
19. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
20. If you slow down where others may not expect it, you should
To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.
To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.
The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.