Virginia Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-15 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:

Swerve around the dog.
Slow down, let the dog approach, and accelerate away from the animal.
Park and wait for the dog to lose interest.

Q.2

When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.
Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake only.

Q.3

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.
Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.

Q.4

When riding a motorcycle, your feet should be:

On the footrests for balance.
Pointed with your toes aiming downward.
Relaxed.

Q.5

When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.

Q.6

A motorized scooter can:

Only be operated during the day.
Be operated without a driver license.
Be operated with any class of driver license.

Q.7

If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Listening for the other vehicle scraping against the pavement.
Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.
Looking at the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead and trying to determine if it is bouncing.

Q.8

A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.
You will be able to stop quickly.
You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

Q.9

Which of the following is not recommended as protective apparel for motorcycle users?

Long pants
Gloves
A baseball cap

Q.10

When passing a vehicle, you:

May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.
Must not exceed the speed limit.
Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.

Q.11

What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

Slow down
Accelerate
Make sudden moves

Q.12

Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.
You have space to maneuver.
You have limited escape route options.

Q.13

If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.
You must observe the posted speed limit.

Q.14

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be:

In the front.
Just behind the lead rider.
In the rear.

Q.15

When sitting on a motorcycle, you should:

Use your arms to hold up your body.
Sit at an angle so your arms can support your weight.
Sit so you can use your arms to control the motorcycle.

Q.16

A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.
A test of the turn signals.
A paint inspection.

Q.17

When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Avoid making sudden moves, as doing so could cause a skid.
Travel on the shoulder to be out of the way of traffic.
Use only the rear brake because the front brake is ineffective on slippery surfaces.

Q.18

To control a motorcycle well, you should:

Use your arms to hold yourself up.
Keep your knees against the gas tank.
Sit so your arms are straight when reaching for the handlebars.

Q.19

It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain.
Pavement will be especially slippery.
Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather.

Q.20

Reflective clothing:

Should be worn only at night.
Should be worn only during the day.
Should be worn both day and night.

Q.21

Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.

Q.22

A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.
You heard a loud noise.
A discharge of air can be seen.

Q.23

Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.
Is better than shifting before the curve.
Is the best way to control your speed.

Q.24

A motorcycle’s horn is ________ a passenger vehicle's horn.

Louder than
Quieter than
About as loud as

Q.25

The gearshift is located:

By the left footrest.
By the right footrest.
By the right handle grip.

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