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1. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ____ drink(s).
2. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because
3. Do not ____ at crash scenes or at locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have a vehicle pulled off the road.
4. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but the first effect is to your
5. To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle
6. Using your brakes properly means
7. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
8. Tinted eye protection
9. When passing heavy vehicles, it is important to avoid
10. When passing cars parked on the side of the road, stay in the ____ of your lane.
11. Which of the following should not be done at night?
12. When driving through a turn, your lane position should
13. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
14. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should
15. Rising off the seat slightly
16. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to
17. If the rear wheel locks, you should
18. When riding, your feet should be positioned
19. What should you do first in the event of a stuck throttle?
20. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn.
To operate a motorcycle in Virginia, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The three types of licenses are a Class M (all motorcycles), Class M2 (two-wheeled only), or Class M3 (three-wheeled only). Before applying for a license, you must hold a motorcycle learner's permit for a set amount of time, which varies based on age. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you will need to hold a valid driver's license or permit. If you do not, you must pass a two-part driver's license knowledge exam. You must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To apply for a Class M, M2, or M3 license, applicants who are 18 and older must wait at least 30 days after receiving a permit. Applicants who are under 18 must hold the permit for nine months. When you apply, you will need to submit the required documentation, pass the road skills test, and pay the fees. Testing may be waived if you successfully complete the Virginia Rider Training Program.
Tests are scheduled through the DMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 21 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait two days to retake it.