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1. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn.
2. If you are downshifting too quickly, you may ____.
3. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride.
4. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for
5. When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is false?
6. If you need to brake and swerve, you should
7. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car.
8. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by
9. A motorcycle mini-lane is
10. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?
11. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if
12. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is
13. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight?
14. Which of the following should you not do while riding with a passenger?
15. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees?
16. The rear brake is ____ important because
17. The 3 steps of the see strategy are
18. If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to
19. If your motorcycle is not equipped with an approved windshield, you must
20. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen.
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.