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1. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves.
2. Before every ride, which parts of your motorcycle should you check?
3. When you ride a motorcycle, you mainly use your arms for
4. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
5. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because
6. Which lane position will make you most visible to the driver of the vehicle ahead of you?
7. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
8. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
9. If your front wheel locks, you should
10. It is difficult for drivers to see motorcycles. to increase your visibility to them, you should
11. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should
12. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to
13. When loading saddlebags, it is important to
14. When should you check your motorcycle's tires?
15. When it starts to rain, which lane positions can be hazardous?
16. What does choosing the best lane position mean?
17. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
18. If there are hazards on your left, which lane position should you ride in?
19. When should you take your feet off the footrests and skim them on the surface of the road?
20. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should begin your pass from ____ lane position.
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.