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1. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in?
2. When you check your tires, what things should you check?
3. Your body can be affected by alcohol after just ____ drink(s).
4. To cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your lane, what should you do?
5. Which color(s) of clothing will increase your visibility to other vehicle operators?
6. It is safest to approach obstacles at a ____ angle.
7. When carrying cargo or a passenger
8. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo?
9. If one of your tires fails, you should
10. When you wish to carry cargo in saddlebags, you should
11. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should
12. Before each ride, you should adjust
13. When riding in the staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of ____ second(s) between you and the motorcycle directly in front of you.
14. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except
15. Motorcycles are harder to see. how can you increase your visibility?
16. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should
17. Instruct your passenger to
18. What is one cause of skidding in a turn?
19. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet
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.