DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE LICENSE 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%).
1. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle?
Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.
Use ropes to secure the load.
Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.
Attach the cargo to your gas tank.
2. Wear ___________ clothing to increase your chances of being seen.
brightly-colored or reflective
colorful
comfortable
leather
3. Motorcycles riders should avoid riding on big buildups of oil and grease usually found:
on slippery surfaces
at busy intersections
on gravel roads
on multilane highways
4. When you are being passed on the left, you should:
avoid the center lane position.
move closer to the passing vehicle.
avoid the left lane position.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
5. To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
change lanes often.
ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
sound your horn.
flash your brake light.
6. When you ride a motorcycle, you mainly use your arms for:
steering.
applying the brakes.
hand signals.
holding yourself up.
7. When you are being passed from behind, avoid being hit by:
objects thrown from windows.
extended side mirrors.
blasts of wind from larger vehicles.
All of the above.
8. When you slow more quickly than others might expect, you should:
change your lane position.
flash your brake light.
ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible.
sound your horn.
9. You should cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your course at an angle of at least _____ degrees.
120
20
45
90
10. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
holding in the clutch.
maintaining or increasing your speed.
avoiding sudden moves.
leaning back.
 
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DC Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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