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1. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is: Turn on the radio. Open your window. Stop driving. Get some coffee.

2. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do? Swerve into the lane next to you. Slam on your brakes. Drive onto the shoulder of the road. Take your foot off the gas pedal.

3. When getting ready to change lanes, you should Check your rearview mirror. Check your side view mirror. All of the above. Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

4. Lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction are divided by ____ lines. White. Red. Black. Yellow.

5. You must operate under the grad program if you are how old? 20 years or younger. 25 years or younger. 31 years or younger None of the listed answers.

6. Which of the following is true of slippery roads? Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last. Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do. Wet leaves cause slipping, and wet ice is slicker than ice alone. All of the above.

7. You are on a highway with two traffic lanes in your direction and you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on. you should: Change lanes to the left and speed up. Slow down and pass very carefully. Stop your vehicle until you can see what happened. Stop your vehicle and call emergency services.

8. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

9. Which of the following isn't a danger sign for drowsiness? Changing your speed. Drifting out of your lane. Missing your exit Focusing on each mile.

10. Highway and expressway guide signs are: Orange with black letters. Green with white letters. Yellow with black letters. Red with white letters.

11. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle Braking distance. Steering ability. Perception time. Reaction distance.

12. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

13. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? Time. Strong coffee. Cold shower.

14. Traffic signs and pavement markings must be: Followed only when there is other traffic. Always obeyed. Used as a guide only. Followed only when a police officer is present.

15. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

16. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate you are turning. Your headlights. Your horn. Your emergency flashers. Hand signals.

17. 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.

18. Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. The first rain after a dry spell. After it has been raining for awhile

19. When being passed by another vehicle: Maintain a constant speed. Slow down. Speed up.

20. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

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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.