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%).
1. Maintaining or increasing your speed in a turn:
should never be done.
will cause your rear brake to lock.
is the best way to accelerate out of a wobble.
helps stabilize the motorcycle.
2. Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
allow more distance to pass and be passed.
use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
All the other answers are correct.
3. The front brake supplies __________ of the potential stopping power.
about 70%
about 20%
about 40%
all
4. The ________ is on the right handle and the _________ is operated by the right foot pedal.
rear brake; clutch
clutch; throttle
rear brake; front brake
front brake; rear brake
5. To lessen your chances of a crash, you should scan your path of travel ______ seconds ahead.
30
60
3
12
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