Pass the Virginia Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Virginia DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. ____ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
2. If you are a beginner rider, you should ride no more than ____ hours per day.
3. Crashes are more common in the first ____ months of riding.
4. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are
5. When being passed on the left, it is best to
6. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
7. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations.
8. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be?
9. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position?
10. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle?
11. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle?
12. If you must ride across a very slippery surface, avoid ____.
13. Which of the following should you not do if you are riding an unfamiliar motorcycle?
14. If you need to brake and swerve, you should
15. The best eye and face protection is provided by
16. Use your high beam when ____.
17. When traveling in a group, you should never ride
18. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
19. You can see a safety cushion around you by ____.
20. When passing cars parked on the side of the road, stay in the ____ of your lane.
To operate a motorcycle in Virginia, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The three types of licenses are a Class M (all motorcycles), Class M2 (two-wheeled only), or Class M3 (three-wheeled only). Before applying for a license, you must hold a motorcycle learner's permit for a set amount of time, which varies based on age. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you will need to hold a valid driver's license or permit. If you do not, you must pass a two-part driver's license knowledge exam. You must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To apply for a Class M, M2, or M3 license, applicants who are 18 and older must wait at least 30 days after receiving a permit. Applicants who are under 18 must hold the permit for nine months. When you apply, you will need to submit the required documentation, pass the road skills test, and pay the fees. Testing may be waived if you successfully complete the Virginia Rider Training Program.
Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 21 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait two days to retake it.