District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when Turning sharp corners. Motorcycles should never ride in pairs. Approaching intersections Riding at night.

2. In slow turns, how can you help balance the motorcycle? Lean with the motorcycle. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Keep your body straight Lean forward.

3. To park along the roadside, you should park With your front tire touching the curb. Parallel to the curb. On the curb With your rear tire touching the curb.

4. The side of the road is dangerous to motorcycles because Dirt and gravel provide little traction. It is not driven on often. The quality of the pavement is poor Visibility is poor there.

5. To avoid hazardous situations, you should Search the road ahead. Watch other vehicles. Avoid carrying passengers Be able to swerve.

6. Passengers should Put their feet down at stops. Avoid holding on to the driver. Keep their feet on the footrests at all times Sit as far back as possible.

7. Which lane positions are safest? The left is safest. The center is safest. The left and the right are safest It depends on the situation.

8. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Cable ties. Nylon rope. Elastic cords. Metal chains.

9. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Left. Right or center. Center. Right.

10. When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do? Cover the clutch and the brake. Skim your feet along the ground. Shift into a higher gear Pull in the clutch.

11. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Being followed. Approaching a blind intersection. Riding in a residential area Riding on a multilane road.

12. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to Distribute the load evenly. Secure the load with elastic cords. Keep the load forward Do all of these.

13. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Stop and turn around. Use only your rear brake Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section.

14. Changing your lane position can Provide a possible escape route. Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Communicate your intentions to other drivers Do all of the above.

15. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because It decreases visibility. Traction is poor beside parked cars. You may collide with a car Someone may open his or her door into your path.

16. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Increase your speed. Decrease your speed. Maintain or increase your speed Maintain or decrease your speed.

17. Before every ride, which parts of your motorcycle should you check? Lights. Tires. Chassis. All of the above.

18. Which color(s) of clothing will increase your visibility to other vehicle operators? Orange. Yellow. Green. All of the above.

19. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Protective clothing. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant. Face or eye protection All of the above.

20. To help balance yourself in turns, you should Keep your knees against the gas tank. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn Take your feet off the footrests for balance.

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To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.

To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.

The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.