District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Cable ties. Nylon rope. Elastic cords. Metal chains.

2. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn, when should you do it? At any time. Before entering the turn. After entering the turn. After completing the turn.

3. Motorcycles are permitted to operate ____ abreast in a single lane. Three. Two. One. 4

4. Eye contact with drivers Ensures that they will stop and let you through. Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you Should be made before crossing any intersection.

5. When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should first stop Straddling the stop line. Behind the stop line. With your rear tire on the stop line Where you can see both ways.

6. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Apply the brakes quickly. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble.

7. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is to Change lanes periodically. Ride in the center lane position. Beep your horn Avoid driving on narrow roads.

8. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Attach the cargo to your gas tank. Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Use ropes to secure the load Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.

9. When you are being passed by another vehicle, which hazards must you watch for? Objects being thrown from windows. Extended side mirrors. Wind blasts. All of the above.

10. Instruct your passenger to Wear a seat belt. Hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt. Grip the backrest Put his or her feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.

11. You must not ____ when riding downhill. Increase your speed. Shift gears. Coast in neutral. Slow down.

12. When you are about to stop, you should flash your brake light if you are Stopping more quickly than others may expect. Stopping in an unusual place. Being followed too closely In any of the above situations.

13. 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.

14. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves. The speed limit. Faster. Slower. At normal speed.

15. You should start off on your motorcycle with your right wrist Flat. Up. As comfortable as you wish Locked.

16. Tinted eye protection Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for riders, not passengers. Should be worn at all times Should not be worn at night.

17. If an object suddenly appears in your path, you should ____ to avoid a crash. Swerve and apply the brakes. Lean your motorcycle. Apply the front brake gently. Swerve around the object.

18. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When a car is trying to share your lane. When you are passing parked cars. When you are being passed by other vehicles. In all of the above situations.

19. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Long pants and a t-shirt.

20. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Making eye contact. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Using hand signals.

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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.