District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test

A properly chosen lane position should help you to see others and be seen by them. Avoid riding in another driver's blind spot for a long period of time.

To be street-legal, a motorcycle should have at least a headlight, taillight, and brake light; front and rear brakes; turn signals; a horn; and two mirrors.

A motorcycle needs to lean in order to turn. To make this happen, press on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn.

While a two-second following distance is generally adequate, you should increase your following distance any time conditions would require a longer stopping distance, such as when the pavement is slippery due to poor weather conditions. Additionally, you should increase your following distance at night, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, and when traffic is heavy.

To be effective, eye or faceshield protection must be free of scratches; be resistant to penetration; give a clear view to either side; fasten securely, so it does not blow off; permit air to pass through (to reduce fogging) permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips (less than 5 miles in length) and at lower speeds (below 30 mph).