District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Increase your safety at night by Increasing your following distance. Switching on your high-beam headlight. Using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see Doing all of the above.

2. 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.

3. You should roll on the throttle in which of the following situations? To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn. When you are descending a hill. When you are passing a row of parked cars. When you are preparing to stop.

4. Which of the following surfaces provide poor traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Snow. All of the above.

5. In slow turns, how can you help balance the motorcycle? Lean with the motorcycle. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Keep your body straight Lean forward.

6. If your front wheel locks, you should Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake. Use the rear brake only Release the rear brake only.

7. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Open the throttle slowly. Close the throttle slowly. Apply the rear brake only Apply the front brake only.

8. On a paved road, dirt and gravel are most likely to collect In the left wheel track. Along the sides of the road. Near the center of the road In all of the above areas.

9. A ____ following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 4-second. One-second. Two-second. Five-second.

10. 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.

11. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration (bac) except Your weight. The time of day. The amount of alcohol How fast you drink.

12. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Reduce your following distance. Increase your speed and pass quickly. Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators Do all of the above.

13. The best way to increase your visibility at an intersection is to Beep your horn to get attention. Use arm signals to warn others. Choose a lane position that lets others see you easily Flash your brake light.

14. 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. 2 3 4 1

15. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? Left. Center. Any. Right.

16. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance All these answers are correct.

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

18. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Two. Six. Seven.

19. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should begin your pass from ____ lane position. The center. Any. The left. The middle.

20. How can you stop on a curve? Never stop on a curve. Use your rear brake only. Straighten your motorcycle upright Use your lean to enhance braking.

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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.