Virginia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is he or she will have to complete a driver improvement clinic.

If a driver aged 18 or 19 is convicted for the first time of a pointable traffic violation or a violation of Virginia's seat belt or child restraint laws, he or she will be required to complete a driver improvement clinic.

Source: Age 18 or 19; Other DMV Requirements, Suspensions and Revocations; Section 5: Penalties; Virginia Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.

Not quite. The answer is A traffic signal ahead at an intersection

This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Prepare to stop if the light is yellow or red. These signs are placed on roads with higher speed limits or where your view of the traffic signal ahead may be blocked.

Not quite. The answer is It indicates the direction.

This is a directional arrow sign.

Not quite. The answer is meets all of the above requirements.

While you hold a Virginia motorcycle learner's permit, you may only ride a motorcycle under supervision. Your riding supervisor must be at least 18 years old if he or she is your parent, legal guardian, sibling, half-sibling, or stepsibling; or at least 21 years old otherwise. Furthermore, he or she must be licensed to operate a motorcycle. He or she must ride along with you in another motor vehicle and be alert and able to assist you if necessary. [Motorcycle Learner's Permit; Section 6: License Types; Virginia Driver's Manual],

Source: VA Code § 46.2-335

Not quite. The answer is the lane next to you and the far lane.

Before changing lanes, you should do a head check of the lane next to you and the far lane to see whether vehicles in the far lane are planning to move into the same lane that you are.

Not quite. The answer is Stopping and swerving

Stopping and swerving are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path. Always brake before or after swerving, never while swerving.

Not quite. The answer is six

To prevent fatigue, try not to ride more than six hours per day. Also stop for a rest break at least once every two hours.

Not quite. The answer is increasing your following distance.

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by increasing your following distance to give yourself more time to react.

Not quite. The answer is the road ahead curves left.

This sign means that the road ahead curves in the direction of the arrow.

Not quite. The answer is one-half block

While riding in the city, you should be scanning for hazards at least one-half block ahead.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is A no-passing zone for all vehicles

This sign indicates a no-passing zone for all vehicles (buses, trucks, passenger cars, etc.).

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

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is an object marker on a roadway.

This is an object marker sign, which is used to notify drivers of objects in the roadway or very close to the edge of the roadway. The stripes point downward toward the safe side of the roadway. This sign indicates that you should keep right to pass the object.

Not quite. The answer is ride in the center lane position.

The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is Road turns ahead; slow to a safe speed.

The road ahead changes direction sharply. Drivers must slow down to a safe speed.

Not quite. The answer is you need to make a right turn to enter Route 47 north.

This sign tells you to turn right to go north on route 47.

Not quite. The answer is Farm machinery may be crossing the road.

This warning sign indicates to the driver that farm equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.

These are lane direction signs. Vehicles on the left must turn left, and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.