District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test

Number of tests: 16
Number of questions: 25
Passing score: 20
Directions: To obtain a motorcycle license in Washington D.C. you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. The knowledge test consists of 25 questions from the Motorcycle Manual. Each question has four answer choices. To pass you must receive a score of 20 or better. The motorcycle manual is available in Spanish. Also, the written test may be taken in Spanish.
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1.
To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Apply the front brake.
Apply the rear brake.
2.
In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
Traffic is light.
Traffic is heavy.
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
There is pleasant and clear weather.
3.
To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:
Able to fasten securely.
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
Free of scratches.
Able to allow clear views to both sides.
4.
Your lane position should:
Avoid other road users' blind spots.
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
Invite others to share your lane.
5.
Which of the following is not required equipment on a street-legal motorcycle?
A headlight
Turn signals
Two mirrors
A windshield
6.
Most crashes happen:
At speeds greater than 55 mph.
After several hours of riding.
On short trips.
On long trips.
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