District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Ride in the center lane position. Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen. Flash your brake light Move to whichever lane position lets you be seen as soon as possible.

2. What is one cause of skidding while turning? Using the wrong brake. Using the wrong gear. Applying too much brake. Pulling in the clutch too quickly.

3. Which types of drugs can affect your ability to ride? Prescription. Over the counter. Illegal. All.

4. You must maintain a safe following distance of at least ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Two seconds. One second. Three seconds. 4 seconds.

5. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you At all times. When you are riding through school zones. In heavy traffic Unless you are stopped.

6. You cannot ride a motorcycle on the highway Unless you can travel safely at the posted minimum speed. During the rush hour. Without a helmet and proper protective gear At night, because your lights aren't bright enough.

7. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to correct your mistakes. It gives you time to react It does all of the above.

8. If you think your throttle is sticking, you should immediately Apply both brakes smoothly. Twist it back and forth. Pull the engine cut-off switch Pull off the road.

9. When is it most important to check your mirrors? While you are stopped at an intersection. When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. In all of the above situations.

10. If one of your tires fails, you should Avoid using the brake of the flat tire. Pull the engine kill switch. Use only the brake of the flat tire Slow down with both brakes.

11. If you are approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop? At the stop line first, then farther forward. On the stop line. At the stop line only. Past the stop line, where you can see clearly.

12. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around. Use only your rear brake Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section.

13. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? With the rear tire off the road. At an angle to the roadside. Facing the roadside. Parallel to the roadside.

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

15. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Decrease the throttle. Move toward the inside of the curve. Move toward the outside of the curve Apply the rear brake.

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

17. Which of the following roads are the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on? Rural roads. Newly paved roads. Gravel roads. Multilane highways.

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

19. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Accelerating. Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Leaning with the motorcycle. Decelerating.

20. While stopped at a traffic light, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered the light sensor, when can you proceed? (b) after waiting for 120 seconds. (a) and either (b) or (c). (c) after waiting for two light cycles. (a) when it is safe to do so.

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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.