District of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 of 6 for the District of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
District of Columbia
127 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 20
What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?
- A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
- Only a backrest
- Nothing extra
- A second set of handlebars
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Answer: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.
Question 2 of 20
When should you NOT wear a tinted face shield or tinted glasses?
- At night or in low light
- On the highway
- On sunny days
- On hot days
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Answer: A. At night or in low light
Tinted eye protection blocks light you need to see at night and in dim conditions.
Question 3 of 20
If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?
- Before or after the swerve, never during it
- Only with the front brake during the swerve
- You should never brake at all
- During the swerve
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Answer: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it
Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.
Question 4 of 20
About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?
- About one drink per hour
- About three drinks per hour
- As fast as you drink coffee
- About one drink per day
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Answer: A. About one drink per hour
The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.
Question 5 of 20
What does SEE stand for?
- Search, Evaluate, Execute
- Scan, Examine, Exit
- Signal, Enter, Exit
- See, Estimate, Escape
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Answer: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute
SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.
Question 6 of 20
Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?
- It hides you from other drivers
- It keeps you on the shoulder
- You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
- It lets you brake in the curve
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Answer: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.
Question 7 of 20
How should a passenger lean in turns?
- With the rider, staying directly behind
- Against the turn
- Back, away from the rider
- Straight up, no matter what
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Answer: A. With the rider, staying directly behind
The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.
Question 8 of 20
On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?
- Every six hours
- Never, if you feel fine
- At least every two hours
- Only when you need fuel
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Answer: C. At least every two hours
Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.
Question 9 of 20
Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?
- They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
- They make you sleepy right away
- They are only legal at night
- They improve your balance
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Answer: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.
Question 10 of 20
Which hand controls the throttle?
- The right hand
- Neither; it is a foot pedal
- Either hand
- The left hand
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Answer: A. The right hand
The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.
Question 11 of 20
How should you load saddlebags?
- With the heaviest items on the left
- Full on one side and empty on the other
- With all the weight on one side
- With about the same weight on each side
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Answer: D. With about the same weight on each side
Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.
Question 12 of 20
Where should you look as you go through a turn?
- At the center line
- Through the turn, toward where you want to go
- Down at your front wheel
- Straight ahead, not into the turn
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Answer: B. Through the turn, toward where you want to go
Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.
Question 13 of 20
What should your riding jacket and pants do?
- Leave your arms bare in hot weather
- Be loose enough to flap in the wind
- Be made of thin cotton
- Cover your arms and legs completely
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Answer: D. Cover your arms and legs completely
A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.
Question 14 of 20
What does "Slow, Look, Press, Roll" describe?
- The steps for making a turn
- How to park on a hill
- How to start the engine
- How to pass a car
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Answer: A. The steps for making a turn
To turn: slow before the turn, look through it, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle.
Question 15 of 20
What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?
- Close it completely
- Brake hard instead
- Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
- Pull in the clutch
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Answer: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.
Question 16 of 20
Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?
- On bridges
- At intersections
- In parking garages
- On straight rural roads
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Answer: B. At intersections
Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.
Question 17 of 20
When should you use the front brake?
- Only above 30 mph
- Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
- Never on wet roads
- Only in an emergency
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Answer: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.
Question 18 of 20
On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?
- With a lever on the right handlebar
- With the pedal at your right foot
- With the lever at your left foot
- With a lever on the left handlebar
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Answer: C. With the lever at your left foot
The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.
Question 19 of 20
In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?
- Carburetor
- Clutch
- Chassis
- Cargo
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Answer: C. Chassis
The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.
Question 20 of 20
Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?
- Upside down
- Exactly as far as they are
- Closer than they really are
- Farther away than they really are
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Answer: D. Farther away than they really are
Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

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