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2026 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
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B
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
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C
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Should be the only brake you use.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only take a few minutes.
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B
Take more than an hour.
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C
Be complicated to perform.
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D
Not be done before every ride.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
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B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
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C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
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D
Stomp on the brake lever.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Be made of a heavy material.
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C
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
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D
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A skidding rear tire:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not serious.
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B
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
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C
Will usually correct itself.
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D
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Convex mirrors make cars seem:
Choose one answer below.
A
Larger.
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B
Farther away.
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C
Faster.
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D
Narrower.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
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B
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
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C
Move to the shoulder.
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D
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How is the accelerator controlled?
Choose one answer below.
A
With the right hand
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B
With the left hand
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C
With the right foot
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D
With the left foot
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.
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B
Look through the turn to where you want to go.
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C
Turn your entire body to see through the turn.
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D
Increase your speed before the turn.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Put their feet on the muffler.
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D
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:
Choose one answer below.
A
The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
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B
Your arms.
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C
The road in front of your motorcycle.
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D
The side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerating.
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B
Braking.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 25 / 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 effectively as goggles.
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