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1. Your motorcycle chain should be checked
2. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to
3. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees?
4. A motorcyclist has ____ path(s) of travel.
5. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
6. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles?
7. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
8. What can occur when your chain slips while you are riding?
9. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to
10. The safest way to use saddlebags is to
11. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position?
12. If you must ride across a very slippery surface, avoid ____.
13. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead?
14. When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using
15. When looking where you want to turn, you should
16. If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must
17. A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where
18. When it comes to drivers, eye contact
19. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves.
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.