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2026 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 3 / 25
Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?
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A
Near the left handgrip
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B
Near the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 4 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
Approaching a police officer.
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B
Someone is following too closely.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
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B
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
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C
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
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D
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A group of riders should pass another vehicle:
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A
In a staggered formation.
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B
In a pyramid formation.
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C
One at a time.
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D
In a splintered formation.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
Choose one answer below.
A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Reflective material on your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Helps you to be seen.
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B
Is not allowed.
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C
Should only be used at night.
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D
Does not help you to be seen.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, 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
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Most motorcycles:
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A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When braking, you should:
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A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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B
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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C
Apply the front brake.
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D
Apply the rear brake.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handgrips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you are riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
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B
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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C
Not be concerned about your placement.
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D
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:
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A
Allow the load to move freely.
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B
Secure the load so its weight does not shift.
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C
Place the load unsecured in the seat.
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D
Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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