2025 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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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19. A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
Explanation
Alcohol is a depressant. It slows down and impairs bodily functions, both physical and mental.
20. When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:
Explanation
Adjust your mirrors so you can see the lane behind you and as much as possible of the lane next to you. When properly adjusted, a mirror may show the edge of your arm or shoulder, but it’s the road behind you and to the side of you that is most important.
21. If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Explanation
Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.
22. Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:
Explanation
Most motorcycles have a manual transmission. Downshifting to a lower gear will slow you down.
23. When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Explanation
When riding over an uneven surface, rising off of your seat will allow your joints to absorb some of the force of impact. This will make it less likely that the impact of the surface will throw you off of the motorcycle.
24. You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Explanation
Motorcyclists will seldom hear their tire go flat. Tire failure is more commonly indicated by a sudden change in handling.
25. A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Explanation
