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1. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?
2. To carry a passenger, which of the following is not required?
3. When parking at the roadside, you should park
4. In a turn, maintaining or increasing your speed
5. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to
6. Which lane positions are safest?
7. If one of your tires fails, you should
8. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are
9. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you?
10. Which color(s) of clothing will increase your visibility to other vehicle operators?
11. When a passenger is riding with you, they should
12. How will carrying a passenger affect your motorcycle?
13. Because a motorcycle brake light is not as visible as the brake light on a car, you should
14. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle.
15. You can increase your safety at night by
16. When pulling over to the side of the road, you should check
17. What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
18. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are
19. If your front wheel locks, you should
20. ____ helps you absorb shocks when you ride over obstacles.
To operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia (DC), you must have a motorcycle (M) endorsement on your driver's license. Licensing services are handled through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). An M endorsement on your license allows you to operate motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, scooters, and three-wheeled motorcycles on public roads. You must be at least 18 to apply for an M endorsement.
To receive an M endorsement, you must hold a valid DC license, complete an application, pay the fees, and pass the motorcycle knowledge test. Additionally, you must either pass the motorcycle skills test or submit a certificate of completion from a motorcycle demonstration course. If you choose to take the course, you must visit the Brentwood Road Test facility to obtain your driver's license with an M endorsement. The tests are scheduled through a DMV service center. You can schedule the motorcycle skills test by phone or online.
The knowledge test contains 25 questions about motorcycle safety and driving practices that are covered in the DC Motorcycle Operator Manual. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. If you fail, you can retake the test after three days. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. You should know your motorcycle well and how to operate it safely before taking this test.