DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears?
After entering the turn
At any point before, after, or during the turn
Before entering the turn
During the turn
2. You should check your tires:
once a year.
once a month.
every time you ride your motorcycle.
once a week.
3. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
when changing lanes.
at lower speeds.
at higher speeds.
on multilane highways.
4. Wet pavement provides poor traction:
particularly just after it starts to rain.
at night.
especially in the tire tracks left by cars.
near the edge of the road.
5. The best lane position should:
provide an escape route.
All the other answers are correct.
avoid wind blast from other vehicles.
communicate your intentions.
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