District of Columbia DC DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 5
Test 5 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 happens to a DC driver license when the holder reaches 10 or 11 points?
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Answer A: It is suspended and driving privileges are lost for 90 days
A DC driver who accumulates 10 or 11 points loses driving privileges for 90 days.
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2. What does DC require of a driver approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle?
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Answer B: Yield the right of way and proceed with due caution around it
DC regulations create a separate 100 dollar infraction for failing to yield the right of way and proceed with due caution around a stationary authorized emergency vehicle.
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3. In a staggered group, where does the leader normally ride?
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Answer B: In the left portion of the lane
The leader takes the left portion of the lane, which gives a wide view of the road ahead and sets up the staggered pattern for everyone behind.
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4. What fine does DC set for exceeding the speed limit by 26 to 30 mph?
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Answer B: 300 dollars
The 26 to 30 mph band carries a 300 dollar fine in DC, above the 200 dollars charged for 21 to 25 mph over.
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5. Well before an intersection, an overhead sign shows a diagram of the lanes with an arrow above each one. What is its purpose?
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Answer C: To let drivers pick the correct lane in good time
Advance intersection lane control signs display the lane assignment far enough back that drivers can move over calmly instead of at the last moment.
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6. What does DC law count as aggressive driving?
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Answer D: Committing 3 or more listed violations during a single continuous period of driving within one mile
DC defines aggressive driving as violating 3 or more of the listed provisions at the same time or during a single continuous period of driving within the course of one mile.
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7. What is the maximum lawful speed on a District street where no other speed is posted?
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Answer A: 20 mph
Unless a sign says otherwise, the maximum lawful speed on District streets and highways is 20 mph.
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8. How can a first-time DC handheld phone offender have the fine suspended?
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Answer B: By showing proof that a hands-free accessory has been bought before the fine is imposed
DC suspends the fine for a first-time violator who provides proof of acquiring a hands-free accessory after the violation but before the fine is imposed; the relief does not extend to texting.
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9. Another driver cuts you off and you feel your temper rising. What should you do?
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Answer A: Take a breath, drop back and let it go, because the whole trip matters more
Retaliation turns a moment of bad driving into a crash, and dropping back costs you only a few seconds.
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10. What must a DC driver obtain before taking a defensive driving course to remove points?
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Answer D: Prior written approval from a DC DMV hearing examiner
Points are only waived if a DC DMV hearing examiner approves the course in writing before the driver takes it.
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11. What does the DC traffic regulation require of an operator with respect to attention?
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Answer A: Full time and attention must be given to operating the vehicle
DC regulations require an operator to give full time and attention to the operation of the vehicle, and the breach is ticketed in its own right.
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12. A bag strapped to the back of your motorcycle works loose and starts to shift as you ride. What should you do?
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Answer C: Slow smoothly, pull off the road, and secure the load before riding on
A load that moves changes the balance of the motorcycle and can foul a wheel or the chain, so stop as soon as you safely can and fasten it properly.
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13. What does DC DMV charge to sit a knowledge test at one of its service centers?
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Answer A: 10 dollars
A knowledge test taken at a DC DMV service center costs 10 dollars; the proctoring center and virtual options cost more.
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14. When is passing another vehicle on the right generally permitted?
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Answer C: When the road has two or more lanes in your direction, or the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room without leaving the pavement
Passing on the right is limited to situations where a lawful lane exists for it or the vehicle ahead is turning left, and it may never be done by driving onto the shoulder.
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15. Under DC DMV definitions, which vehicle requires a motorcycle endorsement?
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Answer B: A motorcycle with two or three wheels
DC DMV defines a motorcycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle that requires the M endorsement.
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16. What is the correct way to apply the front brake when you need maximum braking?
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Answer C: Squeeze it progressively harder as weight settles onto the front tire
Progressive pressure lets load build on the front tire before the braking force does, so the tire has the grip needed to handle it.
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17. How does riding in a formation change your responsibility for your own space cushion?
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Answer C: It does not change it, because each rider still manages their own space and decisions
A formation organizes the group, but every rider remains responsible for their own following distance, escape paths and riding decisions.
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18. The rider ahead of you has just passed a slow vehicle on a two lane road. What does that tell you about your own pass?
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Answer C: Nothing, because you must judge the oncoming traffic yourself
Every pass uses up part of the gap, so the space that was ample for the rider ahead may be far too short by the time it is your turn.
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19. A sign on a long descent points to a RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP a mile ahead. What is that ramp for?
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Answer C: Stopping a vehicle whose brakes have failed
An escape ramp climbs into deep gravel or sand to bring a vehicle with failed brakes to a halt, so no one should stop or park in it.
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20. You are in the acceleration lane and the gap you were aiming for is now beside you. What is the best adjustment?
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Answer A: Change your speed a little to line up with a gap, then merge smoothly
The acceleration lane is for matching both the speed and the position of a gap, and small speed adjustments are what line the two up.
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21. What is the minimum property damage liability coverage required in the District of Columbia?
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Answer B: 10,000 dollars
DC requires at least 10,000 dollars of property damage liability coverage for any one accident.
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22. What is the maximum lawful speed on a District street next to school buildings and grounds at the times shown on official signs?
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Answer C: 15 mph
On streets adjacent to school buildings and grounds the maximum lawful speed is 15 mph at the times indicated on official signs.
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23. How does DC DMV define a motorized bicycle?
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Answer C: It has working pedals and a motor limited to 20 mph
A DC motorized bicycle must have working pedals and a motor limited to a maximum of 20 mph.
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24. For an alert driver, about how long is the reaction time once a hazard has been recognized?
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Answer A: About three quarters of a second
Reaction alone takes roughly three quarters of a second for an alert driver, and perception takes about as long again, so a second and a half of travel is added before the brakes bite.
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25. A driver stopped at a red signal wants to turn right and this sign is posted at the corner. What is permitted?
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Answer A: Nothing: the turn is barred whether the signal is red or green
The restriction works independently of the signal, so the usual permission to turn right after stopping at a red light does not exist where this sign is posted.