District of Columbia DC DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real District of Columbia test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. What fine does DC set for owning or operating a vehicle without proper insurance?
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Answer B: 500 dollars
A vehicle owner who operates or permits the operation of a vehicle without proper insurance faces a 500 dollar fine in DC.
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2. How long may a new District resident drive on an out-of-jurisdiction license before a DC license is required?
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Answer B: Up to 60 days of residency
A person who has lived in the District for 60 days or more and drives on public roads must obtain a DC DMV driver license.
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3. You turn from asphalt onto a loose gravel road. What should you do about your speed?
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Answer D: Lower it, since grip is reduced and stopping takes longer
Loose gravel gives far less grip than pavement, so speed must come down for both steering and stopping.
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4. A sign reads REDUCED SPEED LIMIT AHEAD. What does it tell you?
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Answer D: A lower limit begins further along the road
The sign gives advance notice so a driver can slow gradually, and the new figure takes effect at the speed limit sign that follows.
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5. What does an applicant receive after passing the DC motorcycle operator knowledge test?
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Answer A: A printout rather than a permit
DC DMV issues a printout, not a permit, when the motorcycle operator knowledge test is passed.
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6. What does DC law say about headphones or earbuds while driving?
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Answer D: Headphones covering both ears or earbuds in both ears are prohibited unless they assist a hearing-impaired driver
DC prohibits headphones covering both ears and earbuds in both ears, with an exception for hearing-impaired drivers.
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7. You have shut the engine off with the kill switch because the throttle stuck open. What comes next?
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Answer D: Keep the clutch in, brake to a stop off the road, and find the cause
With the engine off and the clutch pulled in the motorcycle is only coasting, so brake to a stop clear of traffic and inspect the throttle cable and grip before restarting.
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8. What uninsured motorist property damage coverage must a DC policy include?
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Answer A: 5,000 dollars, subject to a 200 dollar deductible
DC requires 5,000 dollars of uninsured motorist property damage coverage, subject to a 200 dollar deductible.
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9. How many points does a reckless driving conviction add to a DC driving record?
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Answer D: 6 points
Reckless driving carries 6 points on the DC point chart, half the total that triggers automatic revocation.
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10. You are about to accelerate hard to merge with traffic. What should you have arranged with your passenger?
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Answer D: That you warn them beforehand so they can tighten their grip
A passenger who is not expecting a burst of acceleration is thrown backward, and the sudden shift of weight upsets the machine just when the rider needs it settled.
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11. For how long is a DC driver license revoked after a first driving under the influence conviction?
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Answer C: 6 months
DC DMV revokes the license for 6 months on a first DUI conviction and adds 12 points to the record.
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12. Where should a rider in the middle of a group direct their attention?
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Answer A: Well ahead through the group and around it, not just at the rider in front
Watching only the machine ahead hides the traffic and hazards further up the road, and it leaves the rider reacting late to everything the group meets.
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13. Which activity does the DC definition of distracted driving expressly cover?
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Answer C: Personal grooming and interacting with pets or unsecured cargo
The DC definition covers inattentive driving caused by reading, writing, personal grooming, interacting with pets or unsecured cargo, or using personal communication technologies.
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14. How does DC treat a driver who holds up traffic by driving unreasonably slowly?
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Answer B: It is a moving infraction with its own fine
DC regulations set a minimum speed provision, and driving too slowly is ticketed as a moving infraction in its own right.
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15. How does alcohol change the time a driver needs to respond to a hazard?
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Answer A: It slows it, so stopping takes longer
Alcohol is a depressant that lengthens the time between seeing a hazard and acting on it, which adds directly to the distance needed to stop.
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16. Why should the leader of a group check the mirrors regularly?
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Answer B: To see whether the group is still together and adjust the pace if not
The leader is the only rider who can see the whole formation, and slowing slightly is the usual way to gather a group that has strung out.
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17. Which handling of a mobile telephone does DC law leave outside the hands-free restriction?
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Answer D: Initiating or terminating a call, or turning the telephone on or off
DC law places initiating or terminating a call, and switching the telephone on or off, outside the restriction on handheld use.
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18. A farm implement ahead of you on a two-lane road is wider than its own lane. What should you do?
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Answer D: Hang back until you can see past it and pass only with a clear road
Wide equipment hides the road ahead and may extend farther across the center line than it appears, so the pass needs more room and a much better view.
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19. A motorcycle in your group develops a mechanical problem on a busy highway. What is the best response?
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Answer C: Signal the group off at the next exit or wide, safe pull off area
A narrow shoulder beside fast traffic is a dangerous place to gather, so the group moves on to a spot where every machine is well clear of the roadway.
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20. What fine does DC set for exceeding the speed limit by up to 10 mph?
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Answer D: 50 dollars
The lowest DC speeding band, up to 10 mph over the limit, carries a 50 dollar fine.
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21. What happens when a DC driver accumulates 12 or more points?
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Answer C: The license is revoked and cannot be reinstated for at least six months
At 12 or more points the DC license is revoked, and driving privileges are lost until DC DMV reinstates the license, at least six months after the revocation.
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22. A yellow sign reads SOFT SHOULDER. What is it telling you?
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Answer C: The shoulder may not carry the weight of a vehicle
A soft shoulder is unpaved and can let a wheel sink, so a driver who leaves the pavement there may lose control or become stuck.
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23. What must a DC applicant complete, besides the motorcycle knowledge test, to qualify for the M endorsement?
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Answer D: A Motorcycle Demonstration Course finished within the last six months
DC DMV requires a Motorcycle Demonstration Course completed within the previous six months in addition to the knowledge test.
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24. How should you handle a prescription or over the counter medicine before driving?
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Answer D: Read the label and ask a pharmacist or doctor whether it affects driving
Many common medicines, including allergy and cold remedies, cause drowsiness or slowed reactions, and the label or a pharmacist can tell you whether driving is safe.
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25. The gates at a railroad crossing are down, and you can see that the road beyond them is clear. What is the correct action?
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Answer A: Wait until the gates rise completely and the lights go out
Lowered gates mean rail traffic is expected, and driving around them removes the only protection the crossing provides.