Virginia DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Safe riders try to ride less than ____ hours a day. 3 4 5 6

2. If you are downshifting too quickly, you may ____. Flip. Fly over the handlebars. Skid Swerve.

3. Keeping distance provides which of the following? A cushion of space. All listed answers. Room to maneuver Time to react.

4. What does this curved arrow-marked sign mean?

A sharp right turn is ahead. A traffic island or divider is ahead. A blind curve is ahead A divided highway ends ahead.

5. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Maintain your position. Give plenty of room Slow down to allow room to merge.

6. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Center. Left. Left or right. Right.

7. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for Changing lanes. Preparing to pass other vehicles. Being seen by the driver in front of you Avoiding hazards from parked cars.

8. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? Only the left position is the safest. The left and right positions are safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings The center position is always the safest option.

9. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Everything to the sides and rear. Only beside your vehicle. Only behind your vehicle Behind you and part of the lane beside you.

10. If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to Only ride during the day. Turn the headlight on when riding at all times. Get a special license Avoid carrying passengers.

11. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The clutch. The front brake. The rear brake The front and rear brakes equally.

12. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle? Press the footrest on the opposite side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the side you wish to swerve. Press the handgrip on the opposite side you wish to swerve Press the footrest on the side you wish to swerve.

13. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Drag your inside foot for support. Maintain or increase your speed. Drag your outside foot for support Decrease or maintain your speed.

14. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Only downshift if you are an experienced rider. Never shift below second gear. Brake while shifting Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear.

15. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for People trying to share your lane. Irregular traffic signals. Rows of parked cars Cars turning left in front of you.

16. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Avoid using the brakes. Increase your speed to minimize bumps Lean back as far as possible.

17. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position? Motorcycles should always ride in the left of the lane position. You are more likely to hit a car in the right of the lane position. The center of the lane position is too slippery You may avoid problems from doors opening.

18. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Ride in lighted areas. Flash your brake light. Avoid tailgating Use your high beam.

19. When riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. To drag lightly on the ground. With your toes pointed downward. As far forward as possible.

20. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because You may collide with a car. Someone may open his or her door into your path. It decreases visibility Traction is poor beside parked cars.

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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.