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1. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should
2. If you can't cross an obstacle head-on, you should cross it at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
3. While stopped at a traffic light, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered the light sensor, when can you proceed?
4. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
5. If you slow down where others may not expect it, you should
6. Increase your visibility at an intersection by
7. Increase your safety at night by
8. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed?
9. When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shocks by
10. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should begin your pass from ____ lane position.
11. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?
12. Before you start your engine, your transmission should be in
13. The best protection against flying objects while you are riding is
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. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should
16. What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
17. When pulling over to the side of the road, you should check
18. You suspect that the driver ahead of you does not know that you are behind his or her vehicle. what should you do?
19. Which of the following roads are the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on?
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.