District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which type of group formation should be used when riding on curves? Single file. Pairs. Staggered. V-shaped.

2. Which is the safest braking method? Using only the rear brake. Using both the front and rear brakes at the same time. Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using only the front brake.

3. When should you take your feet off the footrests and skim them on the surface of the road? When you are riding in a parking lot. When you are riding on a metal grating. When you are riding on ice. When you are crossing railroad tracks.

4. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) in which a motorcycle may travel. 4 Two. Three. One.

5. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Move into the center lane position. Skim your feet along the road. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on Make sure your luggage is secure.

6. To shorten your reaction time as you approach an intersection, you should Look both ways. Cover the clutch and the brake. Point your toes downward Maintain or increase your speed.

7. 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.

8. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Check your side mirrors frequently. Carry a passenger to check for you. Stop and look around Turn around and scan the area.

9. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should begin your pass from ____ lane position. The center. Any. The left. The middle.

10. In a lane of traffic, how many lane positions are available to you? Two. One. 4 Three.

11. 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.

12. When approaching a blind intersection, you should Yield to all other traffic. Look both ways before proceeding. Move into a portion of the lane that will allow you to be the most visible Turn around and drive in the other direction.

13. Being passed by a large vehicle is especially hazardous because The drivers of large vehicles are often tired from working long hours. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. A large blast of wind can affect your control Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.

14. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be thinking about Road characteristics. Traffic controls. Other vehicles All of the above.

15. What does choosing the best lane position mean? You are not in a blind spot. Your space cushion is maximized. You are avoiding hazards All of the above are true.

16. When riding at night, you can increase your safety by Reducing your speed. Using your high beam. Wearing reflective clothing Doing all of these.

17. When pulling over to the side of the road, you should check If your brakes are working. If the area is well lit. If the surface is firm enough to ride on If it is a designated rest area.

18. Which of the following statements is true? If you are chased by a dog, downshift and approach the animal slowly. as you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Naturally, you should do everything you safely can to avoid hitting an animal. if you are in traf?c, however, remain in your lane. For larger animals (deer, elk, cattle), brake and prepare to stop All of the above are correct.

19. Which of the following are most hazardous to a motorcyclist? Freeways. Rural roads. School zones. Intersections.

20. If you are riding in a staggered formation, when you should switch to riding in pairs? When you are riding at night. When you are turning a sharp corner. When you are approaching an intersection. Never.

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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.