DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST
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Safe riding requires knowledge and skill. To earn your motorcycle license in District of Columbia, you must pass both a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. The knowledge test includes questions on driving laws, rules of the road and safe riding practices, as well as information specific to two-wheeled vehicles. Knowledge test questions are based on information and ideas from the District of Columbia Motorcycle Operator Manual. The test consists of 25 questions, and a passing score consists of at least 20 correct answers (80%).
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You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:
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a tire goes flat.
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you start to lose control in a curve.
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the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
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the motorcycle starts to wobble.
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When parked next to a curb, your motorcycle should be positioned:
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parallel to the curb.
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at an angle with the front wheel touching the curb.
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at an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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By "choosing the best lane position" you:
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are not in a blind spot.
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avoid road hazards.
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maximize the space cushion around you.
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All of the above.
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The best lane position for a motorcycle:
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is in the right part of the lane, next to the curb.
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is in the left part of the lane, next to the center line.
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is the one in which you are most likely to be seen.
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is the center lane position.
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You should adjust your side mirrors:
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at a designated service center.
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before starting your motorcycle.
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while riding your motorcycle.
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before mounting your motorcycle.
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Motorcycle riders can improve their riding strategy by
using the "SIPDE" process. SIPDE stands for:
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See, Identify, Predict, Decide, Examine
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Scan, Identify, Proceed, Direct, Execute
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Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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See, Identify, Process, Detect, Execute
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7.
You should make a special point of
using your mirror(s):
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before you slow down.
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when you are stopped at an
intersection.
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before you change lanes.
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All the other answers are correct.
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When passing a truck, it is important to:
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always sound your horn when riding alongside the vehicle.
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flash your headlight.
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All the other answers are correct.
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avoid slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.
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Eye protection:
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is only needed when riding in bad weather.
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is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
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should give a clear view to either side.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for:
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traffic conditions.
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road hazards.
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escape routes.
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All of the above.
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DC DMV Motorcycle Test
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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