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1. You must obtain insurance ____ you register your motorcycle.
2. It is safest to approach obstacles at a ____ angle.
3. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected.
4. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to
5. At night, keep an eye on the ____ of the car ahead of you.
6. When driving at night, a driver should allow for a ____ second following distance when it's dark outside.
7. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
8. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should
9. When dealing with slippery surfaces, which of the following should you not do?
10. When parked along the roadside, you should park
11. The front brake provide how much of your total stopping power?
12. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by
13. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
14. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp?
15. Which of the following are times you should check your mirrors?
16. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed?
17. In traffic, where should you ride if at all possible?
18. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in
19. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast?
20. The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to
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.