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1. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you?
2. What can occur when your chain slips while you are riding?
3. Choosing the best lane position helps you to
4. When should you have your headlight on?
5. When passing cars parked on the side of the road, stay in the ____ of your lane.
6. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up
7. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears
8. When carrying cargo or a passenger
9. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path
10. When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to
11. Another driver is most likely to try and share a lane with you
12. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car.
13. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected.
14. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because
15. To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn
16. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others?
17. If you have a mechanical problem, which of the following should you take into account?
18. A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means
19. If you need to brake and swerve, you should
20. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
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.