Motorcycle Permit Practice Test District of Columbia #5

1. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT:

apply the brakes.
move your weight as far forward and down as possible.
roll off the throttle.
grip the handlebars firmly.

2. You should check your motorcycle tires:

3. When riding a motorcycle, you use your arms primarily:

4. When they see a flashing yellow traffic signal, drivers should:

slow down and proceed with caution.
stop and proceed when the way is clear.
stop and proceed when a green light appears.
turn left.

5. You should roll on the throttle:

when you are preparing to stop.
when you are passing a row of parked cars.
to help stabilize your bike in a turn.
when you are descending a hill.

6. To decrease your chances of being involved in a collision:

All of the other answers are correct.
identify and separate hazards.
be prepared to act.
search your path.

7. If the traffic situation allows, the ___________ lane position is usually the best place for you to be seen.

8. It is especially important to flash your brake light:

when you change lanes.
if a tire goes flat.
before you slow where others may not expect it.
when you beep your horn.

9. When you approach a blind intersection with a stop line, you should first stop:

where you can see traffic coming from both directions.
on the stop line.
None of the other answers is correct.
behind the stop line.

10. Before riding a motorcycle, it's important to check:

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST