District of Columbia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, you should Apply the rear brake. Pull in the clutch. Increase the throttle Decrease the throttle.

2. Head checks Should be performed before you change lanes. Should only be performed when you are preparing to make a left turn. Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots Only need to be done at night.

3. When preparing to slow down, you should check To make sure you are in neutral before stopping. The gauges on your motorcycle. To see if there is traffic behind you To your left and right.

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

5. When using saddlebags, it is important to Distribute the load evenly. Only fill them with approved contents. Fill one bag before the other one Only use them if they are completely full.

6. To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have A windshield. Side saddlebags. Footrests for the passenger High-quality shocks.

7. If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield You may wear glasses instead of a faceshield. A helmet is not required. You must not wear goggles or a faceshield You still must wear goggles or a faceshield.

8. Motorcycles are permitted to operate ____ abreast in a single lane. Three. Two. One. 4

9. When you are about to stop, you should flash your brake light if you are Stopping more quickly than others may expect. Stopping in an unusual place. Being followed too closely In any of the above situations.

10. If your throttle is stuck, you should immediately Apply both brakes smoothly. Twist it back and forth. Pull the engine cut-off switch Pull off the road.

11. 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.

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

13. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should Accelerate or maintain speed. Stop and walk the bike across. Use the front brake only Pull in the clutch and coast.

14. When a passenger is riding with you, they should Also have their motorcycle license. Lean back to balance the motorcycle. Wear a motorcycle lap belt Lean as you lean.

15. In which of the following situations should you downshift through the gears? When you are approaching a stop sign. When you need more power to accelerate. When you need to slow down. In all of the above situations.

16. Generally, motorcycles require More room to operate safely than cars. The same amount of distance as a car to stop. Less distance than a car to stop More distance than a car to stop.

17. To cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your lane, what should you do? Cross them at an angle of exactly 90 degrees. Cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees. Never cross railroad tracks parallel to your lane Edge across the tracks.

18. Tinted eye protection Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for riders, not passengers. Should be worn at all times Should not be worn at night.

19. 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.

20. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. Reduce your speed. Increase your following distance All these answers are correct.

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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.