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1. If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must
2. When turning, you should shift gears ____ you turn if necessary.
3. If you are dealing with a tailgater you should try to ____.
4. When being passed on the left, it is best to
5. When you need to brake on a slippery road, you should use your ____ brake(s).
6. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should
7. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle?
8. If your motorcycle is not equipped with an approved windshield, you must
9. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by
10. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to
11. What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving and visibility is reduced to near zero?
12. The best way to prevent fatigue while riding is to
13. When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using
14. You must obtain insurance ____ you register your motorcycle.
15. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears
16. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill.
17. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night?
18. In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she must have their own
19. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist
20. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in?
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.