DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT PRACTICE 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. Increase your safety at night by:
underbraking the front tire.
using the lights of the car ahead to get a better view of the road.
following vehicles closely so you can see better.
decreasing your following distance.
2. You should ______ while stopped at intersections.
remain in first gear
remain in third gear
remain in neutral
remain in second gear
3. A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Use your horn and make hand gestures.
Change lanes and let them pass.
4. Skidding can be caused by:
pulling in the clutch too firmly.
using the wrong brake.
too much rear brake pressure.
upshifting.
5. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the right hand lever
the right foot pedal
the left foot pedal
the left hand lever
6. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
Cuts and scrapes
Tread wear
Tire pressure
All of the above.
7. You should check your motorcycle tires:
every time you ride.
every three months.
weekly.
once a month.
8. If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
apply both brakes evenly.
apply the brake of the flat tire.
rise slightly off the seat.
9. ______ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
Improper braking technique
Riding a motorcycle that is too big
Improper loading of cargo
Carrying a passenger
10. If you are passing a lane of parked cars and traffic from the other direction is present, you should ride in the ____________ lane position.
center
left
center or left
right
 
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DC Motorcycle License Test

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