DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE 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%).
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The front brake is operated by ________________ .
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the left hand lever
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the right foot pedal
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the left foot pedal
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the right hand lever
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2.
You should start the motorcycle with:
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your elbows locked.
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your hands above your elbows.
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your right wrist flat.
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your right wrist low.
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3.
To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should:
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Avoid sudden moves.
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Twist the throttle back and forth.
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Gradually increase your speed.
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Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle during turns.
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4.
Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
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All the other answers are correct.
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your path may
carry you into another lane of traffic.
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it may cause a motorcycle to
weave.
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could catch
your tires and throw you off balance.
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5.
If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:
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consider letting your feet skim along the surface.
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gradually increase your speed.
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warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.
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sit as far back as possible.
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