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1. When stopping quickly, you should ____.
2. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride
3. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop?
4. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should
5. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by
6. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned
7. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should
8. Crashes are more common in the first ____ months of riding.
9. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
10. When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should stop first
11. What does choosing the best lane position mean?
12. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
13. You can increase your safety when riding at night by
14. A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means
15. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by
16. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb?
17. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
18. When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to
19. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
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.