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2023 Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Virginia when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Virginia 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 Virginia please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/virginia/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

1. A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.

Not ride without a back rest.

Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.

A passenger on a motorcycle should sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator. The passenger should keep both feet on the footrests at all times, even when stopped.

The traffic light is about to change to red.

The traffic light is about to change to green.

Stop and wait for traffic to pass.

A solid yellow traffic light warns that the signal is about to change to red. You must slow and come to a stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so. If you are already within the intersection when the light turns yellow, continue through the intersection.

3. May motorcyclists share a lane?

Yes, with automobiles.

Yes, when traffic lanes are crowded.

No. Motorcyclists should use the entire lane, without sharing it with other vehicles.

A motorcycle needs a full lane width to safely operate, so riders should never share lanes with other vehicles.

4. You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.

If traffic is light.

If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum four-second following distance.

5. Unlike other substances, alcohol:

Is very quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

Needs to be digested to enter the bloodstream.

Can improve your riding ability.

Unlike other substances, alcohol does not need to be digested before entering the bloodstream. It is absorbed directly through the walls of the stomach and small intestine, quickly reaching and affecting the brain.

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