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1. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should
2. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight?
3. The safest formation when riding in a group is
4. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if
5. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
6. The best lane position for being seen
7. When stopping quickly, you should ____.
8. When carrying a load, you should
9. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should
10. A motorcycle mini-lane is
11. If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must
12. When might a driver try to squeeze by you in a lane?
13. When driving at night, a driver should allow for a ____ second following distance when it's dark outside.
14. If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to
15. When buying a helmet you must make sure the helmet ____.
16. You can increase your safety when riding at night by
17. If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is better to
18. What must you do before carrying passengers?
19. What is the safest way to use saddlebags?
20. There are ____ steps for better control while turning.
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.