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Virginia Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Virginia DMV Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M Endorsement) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
On a motorcycle, which hand operates the throttle and front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left hand
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B
The right hand
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C
Either hand depending on the bike
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D
Both hands together
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which control does the left hand operate on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The front brake lever
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B
The clutch lever
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C
The rear brake pedal
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D
The throttle
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which foot operates the gear shift on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left foot
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B
The right foot
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C
Either foot
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D
Both feet at once
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which foot operates the rear brake pedal on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left foot
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B
The right foot
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C
Either foot
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D
Neither foot — the rear brake is a hand lever
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in the MSF pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Odometer, Cables, Seat
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C
Tires, Cables, Lights, Oil, Carburetor, Speedometer
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D
Throttle, Coolant, Lights, Oil, Chain, Steering
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which item is NOT part of the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure and tread
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B
Brake and clutch lever free play
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C
Headlight, brake light, and turn signals
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D
Engine displacement
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Why is checking tire pressure before every ride important on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
It improves the sound of the exhaust
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B
Under-inflated tires reduce traction, handling, and tire life
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C
It is only important on race tracks
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D
Tire pressure has no measurable effect on motorcycle safety
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which Virginia statute requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear DOT-approved helmets?
Choose one answer below.
A
Va. Code 46.2-301
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B
Va. Code 46.2-910
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C
Va. Code 18.2-266
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D
Va. Code 46.2-852
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which standards must a motorcycle helmet meet to satisfy Virginia's universal helmet law?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only Snell certification is accepted
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B
DOT, ANSI Z90.1, or Snell Memorial Foundation
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C
Any helmet sold in a Virginia store
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D
Only helmets sold by the Virginia DMV
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Under Virginia law, when must a motorcycle operator wear eye protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never — eye protection is recommended but not required
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B
Always, unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield
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C
Only when riding at night
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D
Only when riding on the interstate
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for a motorcyclist 21 or older in Virginia?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.04%
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Under Virginia's zero-tolerance law, what is the BAC limit for a rider under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.08%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.02%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 13 / 25
About what percentage of a motorcycle's stopping power typically comes from the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 30%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
0% — only the rear brake should be used
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the best technique for a quick stop in a straight line on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only
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B
Use the rear brake only
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C
Squeeze the front brake progressively while pressing the rear brake, keeping the motorcycle upright
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D
Pull in the clutch, coast, and lay the bike down
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is counter-steering on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering with both hands off the bars
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B
Pressing forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn to initiate a lean
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C
Pulling the handlebars in the opposite direction to slow down
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D
Using the throttle to steer instead of the handlebars
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The MSF turning technique taught in the Virginia manual is summarized by which acronym?
Choose one answer below.
A
SIPDE
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B
SEE
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C
SLPR — Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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D
ABATE
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the correct body position for most street cornering?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean off the bike like a road racer
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B
Stay neutral with the upper body and let the bike lean under you
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C
Lean opposite the bike to keep it more upright
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D
Stand on the pegs and lean hard inside
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the correct technique to swerve around a hazard on the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and steer at the same time
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B
Use two consecutive counter-steering presses to move out of and back into your lane, without braking during the swerve
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C
Lay the bike down and slide past the hazard
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D
Close your eyes and lean
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does the SIPDE strategy stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
See, Identify, Plan, Drive, Exit
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Slow, Inspect, Press, Drive, Ease
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D
Stop, Inspect, Park, Drive, Exit
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does the MSF SEE strategy stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Engage
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
See, Examine, Ease
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D
Signal, Engage, Exit
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How is a motorcycle lane usually divided for positioning purposes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Into two lanes, left and right
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B
Into three lane positions: 1 (left third), 2 (center), and 3 (right third)
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C
Into five separate lanes
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D
Motorcyclists must always stay in the exact center of the lane
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which lane position is generally worst for traction on multi-lane roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lane position 1
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B
Lane position 2 (center)
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C
Lane position 3
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D
All positions are identical
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the minimum recommended following distance on a motorcycle in good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Half a second
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D
Five car lengths regardless of speed
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding in a group, what formation is generally safest on the highway in Virginia?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tight side-by-side abreast
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B
Staggered formation with about a two-second gap to the bike directly ahead
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C
Single bike per quarter-mile
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D
Random pattern that constantly changes
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Is lane splitting legal in Virginia?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, anywhere
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B
Yes, but only on highways
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C
No, lane splitting is illegal and may be charged as reckless driving
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D
Only motorcycles with sidecars may split lanes
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