2025 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in District Of Columbia when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for District Of Columbia please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/district-of-columbia/motorcycle.
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1. When riding at night you should:
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a collision when riding at night, be sure to reduce your speed and increase your following distance. Use the headlights of vehicles ahead of you to see farther down the road. You should always be flexible about your lane position, especially when riding at night.
2. Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
Explanation
Most wobbles can be traced to improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure. Do not try to accelerate out of a wobble.
3. Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Explanation
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and provide important information to motorists about upcoming road conditions.
4. When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
Explanation
When being passed, it is best to ride in the center portion of your lane. Riding on the side nearest to the passing vehicle increases the risk of a collision. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle is also dangerous because it may tempt them to merge back into your lane too soon. Stay in the center portion of the lane when being passed.
5. When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
Because of a passenger's additional weight, a motorcycle will respond more slowly with a passenger on board than with just one occupant. With a passenger, you should travel a bit more slowly than you normally would, start slowing sooner than you normally would, and increase your following distance. Always warn your passenger of any special conditions ahead.
6. Most crashes happen:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes happen on trips that are shorter than five miles in length at speeds slower than 30 mph.
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