Virginia Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-16 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When traveling as a group, a distance of _____ should be maintained between the lead rider and the rider directly behind them.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds

Q.2

Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.

Q.3

Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

Fits snugly.
Is clean.
Looks cool.

Q.4

When traveling at night, you should:

Ride as fast as you would if riding during the day.
Ride more slowly than you would if riding during the day.
Ride faster than you would if riding during the day.

Q.5

The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:

The pavement is slippery.
The sun is shining.
You believe stopping will be routine.

Q.6

The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.
Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.
Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

Q.7

When turning, you should:

Move your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders, to look through the turn.
Turn your head and shoulders to look through the turn.

Q.8

Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics
Surrounding traffic
Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

Q.9

Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

Q.10

How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

They provide a more narrow view of the road.
They provide a wider view of the road.
They provide a better view of the road.

Q.11

Taking a turn too fast can cause a rider to:

Accidentally end up in another lane of traffic.
Get through the turn faster.
Keep control of their motorcycle.

Q.12

When braking on a motorcycle:

The rear brake should be applied first.
The front brake should be applied first.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

Q.13

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks.
Walk your motorcycle across the tracks.
Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

Q.14

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

About one-quarter
About one-half
About three-quarters

Q.15

When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?

The right
The center
The left

Q.16

When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:

Less time than usual to stop and speed up.
The same amount of time to stop and speed up as it usually does.
More time than usual to stop and speed up.

Q.17

A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.
The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.
The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

Q.18

When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.
Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.
You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

Q.19

When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

Q.20

If another driver makes eye contact with you:

You know that they have seen you.
It doesn’t always mean they've actually seen you.
They will properly yield to you.

Q.21

When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.
Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.
Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.

Q.22

What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends
Left lane ends
Traffic control device ahead

Q.23

If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:

Reduce the tire pressure.
Make no tire pressure adjustments.
Increase the tire pressure.

Q.24

As you approach a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the part of the lane that allows other drivers to most easily see you.
Move into the part of the lane closest to the traffic control device.
Move into the outside edge of the lane.

Q.25

What does this sign mean?

Stop.
Yield to other drivers.
A stop sign is ahead.

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