DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN 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.
Motorcycle passengers should keep their feet on the footrests:
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at all times.
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when indicated by regulatory signs.
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unless you are riding on a slippery surface.
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unless the motorcycle is stopped at an intersection.
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2.
Which of the following roads are the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on?
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Multilane highways
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Rural roads
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Gravel roads
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Newly paved roads
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3.
Use _____ to hold the motorcycle while you start your motorcycle engine on a hill and shift into first gear.
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the rear brake
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the front brake
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the clutch
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your feet
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4.
______ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
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Riding a motorcycle that is too big
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Improper braking technique
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Carrying a passenger
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Improper loading of cargo
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5.
The three steps of the SEE strategy are:
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Search, Examine, Execute.
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Search, Evaluate, Execute.
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See, Execute, Examine.
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Signal, Execute, Evaluate.
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6.
Tinted eye protection:
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should not be worn at night.
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be worn during the day.
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be worn at all times.
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be worn by drivers and passengers.
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7.
The safest formation when riding in a group is:
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the L-formation.
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the single-file formation.
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the staggered formation.
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in pairs.
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8.
Other drivers are most likely to try and share the lane with a motorcycle when:
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the motorcycle rider is preparing to turn at an intersection.
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traffic is heavy.
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they want to pass the motorcycle.
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All of the above.
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9.
When riding a motorcycle, you use your arms primarily:
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to hold yourself up.
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to apply the front brake.
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to make hand signals.
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to steer the motorcycle.
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10.
Your lane position should:
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communicate your intentions.
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provide an escape route.
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avoid surface hazards.
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All the other answers are correct.
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DC DMV Motorcycle Test
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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