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2026 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
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B
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
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C
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
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D
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Heavy shoes
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B
Full-length pants
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C
Shorts
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D
Full-fingered gloves
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
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Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
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B
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
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C
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
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D
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.
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QUESTION 5 / 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 6 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
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B
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
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C
Not let them ask questions.
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D
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Goggles will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect only your eyes.
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B
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
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C
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
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D
Provide protection for your entire face.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe, if used properly.
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B
Safe, even if used improperly.
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C
Only to be used if the rear brake fails.
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D
Not to be used regularly.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lengthen your following distance.
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B
Shorten your following distance.
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C
Leave the road.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sturdy boots
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B
Tennis shoes
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C
Shoes with loose laces
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
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B
Ride with the headlight turned on.
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C
Wave at other drivers.
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D
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
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B
Check the controls and shift pattern.
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C
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
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D
Assume you know where all the controls are located.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
An approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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B
Restricts the field of vision.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Does not have any markings or tags.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
A stocking cap
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
An impact-resistant outer shell.
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B
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
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C
A chinstrap retention system.
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D
Bright colors painted on the outside.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To help other drivers see you, you should wear:
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes.
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B
Brightly-colored clothes.
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C
Lights.
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D
A black jacket.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following is not required equipment on a street-legal motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A headlight
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B
Turn signals
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C
Two mirrors
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D
A windshield
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
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B
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
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C
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
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D
Are too small to have blind spots.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.
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B
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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C
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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D
Be close to the road signs.
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