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1. Which of the following should you do if you need to pull off the road?
2. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do?
3. If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must
4. What does choosing the best lane position mean?
5. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight.
6. The press step of turning means that you press
7. Reflective clothing is important for safety
8. After you turn, you should remember to ____.
9. The most likely place for a collision is
10. What should you do if your faceplate is damaged from a flying object?
11. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves?
12. If you must ride across a very slippery surface, avoid ____.
13. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
14. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle?
15. When you need to brake on a slippery road, you should use your ____ brake(s).
16. The front brake is operated by
17. What is engine braking?
18. In a roundabout, a driver must drive in
19. Motorcycle drivers cannot drive on highways
20. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should
To operate a motorcycle in Virginia, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The three types of licenses are a Class M (all motorcycles), Class M2 (two-wheeled only), or Class M3 (three-wheeled only). Before applying for a license, you must hold a motorcycle learner's permit for a set amount of time, which varies based on age. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you will need to hold a valid driver's license or permit. If you do not, you must pass a two-part driver's license knowledge exam. You must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To apply for a Class M, M2, or M3 license, applicants who are 18 and older must wait at least 30 days after receiving a permit. Applicants who are under 18 must hold the permit for nine months. When you apply, you will need to submit the required documentation, pass the road skills test, and pay the fees. Testing may be waived if you successfully complete the Virginia Rider Training Program.
Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 21 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait two days to retake it.