District of Columbia Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-5 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.
Only on cool days.
Only on warm days.
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

Q.2

Making eye contact with other drivers:

Means that they see you.
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
Is not worth the effort it takes.

Q.3

When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
Not let them ask questions.
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

Q.4

A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

Q.5

The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About 25 percent
About 50 percent
About 70 percent
About 95 percent

Q.6

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
Follow other vehicles closely.
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

Q.7

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
Apply only the rear brake.
Apply only the front brake.

Q.8

Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.
Have only a rear brake.
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Q.9

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.
A general book about motorcycles.
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
A television show about motorcycle riding.

Q.10

When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
Assume the driver sees you.
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Q.11

How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.
Continue using the rear brake.
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.

Q.12

When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
So your legs can absorb the shock.
So other drivers can see you better.
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.

Q.13

Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.
Be worn only during the day.
Be worn only at night.
Be worn day and night.

Q.14

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

Q.15

At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day
Once a week
Once a year
Before every ride

Q.16

When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
Are usually minimal.
Often balance out.

Q.17

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

Q.18

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

Q.19

When being passed from behind, you should:

Stay in the center portion of the lane.
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
Move onto the shoulder.
Activate your turn signal.

Q.20

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

Q.21

Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:

To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.

Q.22

If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.
Wave at the other driver.
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
Let the other driver worry about it.

Q.23

If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged.
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

Q.24

When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?

Speed up.
Slow down.
Ride in a single-file formation.
The group will pull off at the next exit.

Q.25

Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket
Boots
Gloves
A stocking cap

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