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2026 District Of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Test 14

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in District Of Columbia when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for District Of Columbia please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/district-of-columbia/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

19. A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.

Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.

Connects the rear brake to a foot control.

Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

A linked braking system connects the front and rear brakes on a motorcycle. This system applies braking pressure to both brakes when either the front or rear lever is used. Check your owner's manual for a detailed explanation of the braking system on your motorcycle.

20. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.

In the front of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

Beside the lead rider.

Inexperienced riders should ride just behind the leader. This ensures that they won't have to chase after the group, and it allows more experienced riders to keep an eye on them from behind.

21. Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake

Using both brakes

Using the center lane

Maintaining or increasing your speed

When riding on slippery surfaces, reduce your speed, brake using both brakes, and avoid sudden moves. Avoid the center of the lane and instead follow tire tracks left by cars. Always keep an eye out for hazards that may make a road surface especially slippery, such as oil spots and loose gravel.

22. If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.

Release the front brake and not use the front brake.

Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

If your front wheel locks, immediately and completely release the front brake. Re-apply the brake smoothly.

23. When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery

When there is a lot of traffic

When you can see through the vehicle in front of you

When it is raining

An increased following distance is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a longer following distance.

24. To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes.

Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time.

25. When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

The left portion

The center portion

The right portion

The shoulder

When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should ride in the left portion of the lane to increase your line of sight and make yourself more visible to oncoming traffic.

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