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1. You must not pass on two-lane highways in all of the following situations except
2. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop?
3. If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have
4. If you can't cross an obstacle straight on, you should cross at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
5. ____ helps make your downshifting smoother.
6. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path?
7. You can initiate a swerve by
8. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by
9. Head checks while riding motorcycles
10. When looking where you want to turn, you should
11. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in
12. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are
13. Which of the following should you not instruct your passenger to do?
14. When being passed by another vehicle, you must be alert for
15. It is safest to approach obstacles at a ____ angle.
16. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road?
17. A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that
18. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check
19. Pavement is likely to be slippery
20. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be
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.