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1. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
2. When riding at night, you should ____.
3. What is the safest way to use saddlebags?
4. What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving and visibility is reduced to near zero?
5. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by
6. If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must
7. Which of the following should you not instruct your passenger to do?
8. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection?
9. When should you have your headlight on?
10. Drivers on an express highway should avoid highway hypnosis by
11. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
12. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the
13. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
14. Head checks should be done when?
15. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
16. You can initiate a swerve by
17. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears
18. Crashes are more common in the first ____ months of riding.
19. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle.
20. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the ____ lane position.
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.