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1. If you wish to stop your motorcycle quickly, you must apply ____ to do so safely.
2. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to
3. Pavement is likely to be slippery
4. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears
5. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles?
6. Which of the following should you check after mounting the motorcycle?
7. When might a driver try to squeeze by you in a lane?
8. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
9. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
10. When passing another vehicle
11. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position.
12. When stopping quickly, you should ____.
13. Which of the following statements is true?
14. Which of the following should you not do if you are riding an unfamiliar motorcycle?
15. All of the following are part of the upshifting process except
16. Only drinking one drink per hour
17. To stop safely on a curve, you should
18. If your motorcycle is not equipped with an approved windshield, you must
19. If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must
20. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
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.