District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test

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 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.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on trips that are shorter than five miles in length at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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

To be effective, an eye or face shield must be free of scratches; be resistant to penetration; allow clear views to both sides; fasten securely; permit air to pass through to prevent fogging; and allow room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed.

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.