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1. What does this sign mean?

The road ahead is closed. The road ahead is under repair. There is a roundabout ahead There is a railroad crossing ahead.

2. You must use the ____ rule to maintain an adequate distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Five-second. Two-second. 4-second. Three-second.

3. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

4. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on? Flash your high-beams quickly at the other driver. Look to the right lane or right edge of the road. Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane. Look to the left lane or left edge of the road.

5. If you are driving and you find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should: Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee. Open your windows and turn up the radio. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest. Drive faster so you can reach your destination quicker.

6. Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars: Helps get you to your destination much faster and safer. Increases your chances of an accident. Helps prevent traffic congestion. Is only allowed on a highway.

7. Which of the following is not considered an important item to check before leaving on a trip? How bad the traffic is expected to be. Whether you have enough fuel. Whether you've had sufficient sleep Whether your car has any dangerous mechanical defects. Whether your tires are in adequate condition.

8. A vehicle suddenly 'cuts' in front of you creating a hazard. which of these actions should you take first Take your foot off the gas. Honk and step on the brake firmly. Swerve into the lane next to you.

9. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

10. When changing lanes you should not Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you. Give a turn signal to signal your intentions. Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear. Check your side and rear view mirrors.

11. When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must: Stop the engine. Lock the ignition and remove the ignition key. Set the parking brake All of the above.

12. Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver? Knows the other driver will do the right thing. Expects no breaks and gives none. Considers what other drivers might do and is prepared.

13. Studies show that when worn, seat belts: Increase your chances of fatality in a crash. Reduce your chances of serious injury in a crash. Reduce your chances of damage to your car in a crash. All of the above.

14. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

15. When driving on an interstate Signal and check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. Stop in the breakdown lane if you are tired. You should change lanes often. You should always use cruise control.

16. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

17. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Large tour bus. Passenger car. All of the above.

18. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

19. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

20. Stress can affect your driving by: Causing you to go to sleep at the wheel. Making you more aware of others around you. Lessening your concentration on the driving task. Decreasing your chances of an accident.

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To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.

To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.

The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.