District of Columbia Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-3 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

Adjust the shocks.
Adjust the handlebars.
Adjust the brakes.
Adjust the throttle.

Q.2

When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Speed up.
Move onto the shoulder.
Allow the other driver to pass you.
Exit the roadway.

Q.3

Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?

Sturdy boots
Tennis shoes
Shoes with loose laces
Sandals

Q.4

Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

The air pressure in the tires.
Fluid levels.
The turn signals.
Damage to the paint.

Q.5

How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

Never
Occasionally
Frequently
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead

Q.6

A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

Heightened riding abilities.
The slowing down of bodily functions.
Increasing nervousness.
Increasing alertness.

Q.7

What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

Q.8

If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

Allow the load to move freely.
Secure the load so its weight does not shift.
Place the load unsecured in the seat.
Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.

Q.9

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?

Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
Move to the shoulder.
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.

Q.10

A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
Ride with the headlight turned on.
Wave at other drivers.
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

Q.11

An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Looks good.
Does not have a chin strap.
Protects the wearer's hearing.

Q.12

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
Increase your following distance.
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

Q.13

To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

Q.14

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In front of the group.
At the tail end of the group.
Beside the leader.

Q.15

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Increase your speed.
Exit the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Ride in the center of the lane.

Q.16

When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.
Infrequently.
Only when riding in the city.
Every time.

Q.17

Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.
Farther away.
Faster.
Narrower.

Q.18

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
You may block the driver's view.
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.

Q.19

A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

Q.20

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
Ride offensively.

Q.21

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Not be concerned about your placement.
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Q.22

When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride on the shoulder.

Q.23

Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
Allow their feet to breathe.
Have tall heels.
Are made of soft, flimsy material.

Q.24

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.

Q.25

A motorcyclist should:

Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
Not worry about lane position.

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