2024 Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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.
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16. When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:
Explanation
The more weight being carried by a motorcycle, the more time the motorcycle takes to accelerate and decelerate. Your motorcycle will respond to your commands more slowly when carrying a passenger than it will when you are the only person on the bike.
17. A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:
Explanation
A flat front tire is especially dangerous because it interferes with your ability to steer, which is essential to keeping your balance. If steering begins to feel heavy, it is possible that you have a flat front tire.
18. When positioning your body on the motorcycle:
Explanation
To have proper riding posture, position yourself so that you are using your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. Sit so that your elbows are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips.
19. When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:
Explanation
When approaching a blind intersection that is controlled by a stop line or stop sign, you must first stop where indicated. You may then edge forward and stop again just short of where the cross traffic lane meets your lane. From that position, lean your body forward and look around buildings, parked cars, or bushes to see if anything is approaching. Make sure your front wheel stays out of the crossroad while you are looking.
20. If another driver makes eye contact with you:
Explanation
