District of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Four seconds

When traveling in heavy, congested traffic, an adequate space cushion is at least four seconds.

Not quite. The answer is a speed limit sign on expressways.

A speed limit sign indicates the legal maximum speed allowed on the expressway under ideal driving conditions.

Not quite. The answer is You may not park on the left of the sign.

This sign means that you may not park on the left of the sign at any time.

Not quite. The answer is a sharp turn.

This sign indicates a sharp turn to the left. Slow down (in this case, to the recommended speed of 25 mph), keep right as you turn, and do not pass.

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are allowed when the steady green signal is lit and there are no oncoming vehicles.

This sign is usually posted at an intersection that has a combination of signals, including a green arrow that points left. When the green arrow is lit, you may make a left turn as a protected turn; oncoming traffic will be stopped at a red light. This sign indicates that when the green arrow goes out and a steady green light comes on, you may still make a left turn, but now you'll have to yield to oncoming vehicles before you turn.

Not quite. The answer is class D

In the District of Columbia, a class D driver license is a standard full non-commercial driver license. It authorizes you to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less for non-commercial use, motor-driven cycles, and passenger vans seating up to 15 passengers.

Source: Full Driver License, Types of Driver Licenses and Permits, District of Columbia Driving Manual

Not quite. The answer is the same distance to stop as cars do.

Motorcycles need the same amount of distance to stop as cars do. Make sure you leave an adequate space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is doing all of the above.

At night, you can stay safe by using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see, riding with your high beam on, and increasing your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is use both brakes at the same time.

When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.

Large, heavy vehicles require a longer stopping distance than motorcycles do. If you pull back in front of the vehicle and slow down quickly, the large vehicle may not have enough room to avoid rear-ending you.

Not quite. The answer is The clutch is on the left and the brake is on the right.

The clutch lever is mounted on the left handlebar, the front brake lever is mounted on the right handlebar, and the rear brake pedal is controlled by your right foot.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, it is important to load them evenly with the same weight to keep the bike balanced.

Not quite. The answer is 8

If you hold a learner permit under the GRAD program and accumulate 8 or more points on your driving record, the learner permit will be suspended and you will have to pay a reinstatement fee to regain driving privileges.

Source: Learner Permit Stage, GRAD Program Enforcements, Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers (GRAD) Program, Types of Driver Licenses and Permits, District of Columbia Driving Manual

Not quite. The answer is Hitchhiking is prohibited.

In North America, a hand with the thumb raised indicates that the person wants to hitch a ride. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that hitchhiking is prohibited on this section of roadway. Don't pick up hitchhikers here.

Not quite. The answer is being seen by the driver ahead of you.

The center lane position is best for being seen by the driver ahead of you. In that lane position, you will appear in the rear-view mirror of the driver ahead of you. Drivers check their rear-view mirrors more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is six

To avoid fatigue, try not to ride more than six hours per day. Take frequent breaks.

Not quite. The answer is one

Your body can be affected by alcohol after just one drink. There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume.

Not quite. The answer is 60

You must obtain a DC driver license within 60 days of relocating to DC.

Source: Introduction, District of Columbia Driving Manual

Not quite. The answer is Cattle crossing ahead

This sign indicates that drivers need to watch for cattle crossing the road.