District of Columbia Motorcycle License Test #13

1. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ______ drink(s).

2. In slow tight turns, counterbalance the motorcycle by:

leaning forward.
leaning in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.
leaning with the motorcycle.
keeping your body straight.

3. When passing a truck, it is important to:

All the other answers are correct.
always sound your horn when riding alongside the vehicle.
avoid slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.
flash your headlight.

4. When motorcycle riders pull off the road, they should:

roll on the throttle.
check the belt/chain and sprockets.
remain in the left lane position.
get as far off the road as they can.

5. You should shift down through the gears:

when you need more power to accelerate.
when you need to slow down.
when approaching a stop sign.
In all of the above situations

6. Knowing when and how to stop or swerve are two critical skills in avoiding a crash. Most riders involved in a crash:

underbrake the rear tire and overbrake the front.
underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
overbrake the rear tire and pull in the clutch.
separate braking from swerving.

7. Skidding can be caused by:

pulling in the clutch too firmly.
using the wrong brake.
too much rear brake pressure.
upshifting.

8. Making eye contact with other drivers:

Guarantees that the other driver will yield to you.
Doesn’t guarantee that the driver will yield.
Is a clear sign of aggressive driving.
Is not worth the effort.

9. You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:

10. To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should:

riding in the right lane position.
always ride in the center lane position.
using both brakes.
avoid sudden moves.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST