District of Columbia Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is When you are riding on ice

To maintain balance and safety when riding on ice, skim the surface of the road with your feet. If the motorcycle starts to slip, you can steady it with your feet.

Not quite. The answer is someone may open his or her door into your path.

It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because someone may not see you and open his or her door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is rising slightly off your seat.

When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shocks by rising slightly off your seat.

Not quite. The answer is Move to the left portion of the lane

When you approach a blind intersection, move to the lane position that brings you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. In this particular situation, you should move to the left portion of the lane, so the driver on the cross street can see you as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is avoid the left lane position.

When you are being passed, you should avoid the left lane position. In that position, you could be hit by an extended mirror or even a blast of wind from the passing vehicle. Ride in the center lane position.

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 dirt and gravel provide little traction.

The side of the road is dangerous to motorcycles because the dirt and gravel that build up on the side of the road provide little traction.

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 12 seconds

To lessen your chances of a crash, you should scan your path of travel 12 seconds ahead. Bear in mind that at 60 mph, 12 seconds is equivalent to a distance of 1,056 feet.

Not quite. The answer is more work.

Driving a motorcycle is more work than driving a car. Take frequent breaks to prevent fatigue.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

If you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered, stop before the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing the road.

Not quite. The answer is (a) and either (b) or (c)

While stopped at a traffic light, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered the light sensor, you can proceed after waiting for at least 120 seconds or two full light cycles, but only when it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is behind the stop line.

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should first stop behind the stop line as at any intersection. After stopping, you may move forward until you can see clearly.

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. If you pull in front of such a vehicle and slow down suddenly, the large vehicle may not have enough room to avoid rear-ending you.

Not quite. The answer is a shatter-resistant faceshield.

The best face protection is a shatter-resistant faceshield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

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

Before every lane change, you should check your blind spots, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder.

Not quite. The answer is both the front and rear brakes.

For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use both the front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is pass one rider at a time.

If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you, it is safest to pass one at a time.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

If you must slow down where others may not expect it, you should tap your brake, which will flash your brake light and alert other road users.