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1. Keeping distance provides which of the following?
2. If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield
3. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
4. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
5. It is against the law to make a left turn at a red light except
6. When riding, your feet should be positioned
7. You can see a safety cushion around you by ____.
8. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items
9. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears?
10. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road?
11. When riding at night, you should ____.
12. Engine seizures are typically caused by what?
13. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should
14. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have
15. When dealing with slippery surfaces, which of the following should you not do?
16. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves.
17. When parked along the roadside, you should park
18. The most dangerous place for a rider is ____.
19. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist
20. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle?
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.