DC DMV MOTORCYCLE 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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1.
Maintaining or increasing your speed in a turn:
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should never be done.
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will cause your rear brake to lock.
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is the best way to accelerate out of a wobble.
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helps stabilize the motorcycle.
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2.
Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
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allow more distance to pass and be passed.
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use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
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use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
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All the other answers are correct.
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3.
The front brake supplies __________ of the potential stopping power.
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about 70%
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ride in the left lane position.
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about 40%
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all
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4.
The ________ is on the right handle and the _________ is operated by the right foot pedal.
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rear brake; clutch
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clutch; throttle
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rear brake; front brake
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front brake; rear brake
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5.
To lessen your chances of a crash, you should scan your path of travel ______ seconds ahead.
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30
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60
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3
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12
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6.
To cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your lane:
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cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
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cross them at an angle of exactly 90 degrees.
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Edge across the tracks.
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cross them at an angle of at least 90 degrees.
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7.
What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind?
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Left
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Center
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Center or left
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Left or right
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8.
To increase your chances of avoiding obstacles at night, you should:
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grab at the front brake.
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ride in a staggered formation.
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reduce your speed.
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always ride in the center lane position.
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9.
Approach turns and curves with caution. Use these four steps for better control:
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1. Lean 2. Look 3. Slow 4. Roll
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1. Look 2. Slow 3. Roll 4. Lean
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1. Roll 2. Slow 3. Look 4. Lean
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1. Slow 2. Look 3. Lean 4. Roll
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10.
When preparing to pass a vehicle, you should ride in the _____ lane position.
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right or center
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left
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right
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center
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DC Motorcycle License Test
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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