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2026 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can place you in the driver's blind spot.
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B
Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.
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C
Is safe because it limits your escape routes.
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D
Should only be done during the day.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When making a turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is less traction available for stopping.
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B
There is more traction available for stopping.
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C
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
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D
Stopping should never be attempted.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
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B
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
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C
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
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D
The brakes only work when both are applied.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Goggles can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your eyes and your face.
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B
Protect your face but not your eyes.
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C
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
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D
Not protect your face or eyes.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When you are being passed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:
Choose one answer below.
A
If it is certified by the DOT.
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B
If it fits snugly.
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C
If it is free of defects.
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D
If it has cracks.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Where should a load be placed?
Choose one answer below.
A
As low as possible
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B
As high as possible
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C
Behind the rear axle
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D
On one side of the motorcycle
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
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B
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
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C
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
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D
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Engine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is illegal.
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B
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
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C
Is slowing down by downshifting.
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D
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When making an ordinary stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
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C
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
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D
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You should choose the lane position that can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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B
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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C
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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D
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When looking through a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
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B
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
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C
Use only your mirrors.
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D
Only move your eyes, not your head.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
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B
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
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C
Apply brakes automatically.
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D
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
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C
Other drivers are often confused.
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D
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicates that the driver sees you.
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B
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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C
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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D
May make the driver mad.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Taking the turn too fast.
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B
Lanes that are too narrow.
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C
Not knowing how to steer.
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D
Lanes that are too wide.
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