District of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 5

Test de práctica 5 de 6 de District of Columbia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Motocicleta
Distrito de Columbia
127 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?
- With the pedal at your right foot
- With the lever at your left hand
- With the pedal at your left foot
- With the lever at your right hand
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. With the pedal at your right foot
The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.
Pregunta 2 de 25
Why wear bright or reflective clothing?
- Dark colors are illegal
- It replaces a helmet
- It keeps you cooler
- It helps other drivers see you
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. It helps other drivers see you
Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.
Pregunta 3 de 25
What is lane splitting?
- Riding on the shoulder
- Riding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
- Changing lanes quickly
- Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.
Pregunta 4 de 25
How should you brake on a slippery surface?
- Use both brakes gently
- Use only the front brake, hard
- Use only the rear brake, hard
- Do not brake at all
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Use both brakes gently
On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.
Pregunta 5 de 25
Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?
- Shift to neutral and coast
- Release the front brake
- Keep it locked until you have stopped
- Turn sharply off the road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped
On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.
Pregunta 6 de 25
How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?
- Parallel to the curb
- On the sidewalk
- At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
- In the middle of the lane
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
Parking at an angle with the rear wheel at the curb takes little space and lets you ride out forward.
Pregunta 7 de 25
In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?
- Farther than the motorcycle
- With the motorcycle, at the same angle
- Opposite the motorcycle
- Straight up while the motorcycle leans
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle
In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.
Pregunta 8 de 25
A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?
- Assume the driver has seen you
- Speed up to get through first
- Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
- Ride close behind a truck
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.
Pregunta 9 de 25
In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?
- Tools
- Throttle
- Turn signals
- Tires and wheels
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Tires and wheels
T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.
Pregunta 10 de 25
In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?
- Ride on the shoulder
- Ride in the center portion of the lane
- Ride very close to the car ahead
- Ride on the lane line
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane
Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.
Pregunta 11 de 25
Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?
- It is cooler than the rest of the road
- It is always painted
- Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there
- Water collects only in the center
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there
Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.
Pregunta 12 de 25
On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?
- The shoulder
- Over the painted lines
- The tire tracks left by cars
- The oily center strip
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. The tire tracks left by cars
Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.
Pregunta 13 de 25
In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?
- In the right part of the lane
- Exactly in the center
- On the shoulder
- In the left part of the lane
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. In the left part of the lane
The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.
Pregunta 14 de 25
Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?
- Keep the front wheel locked
- Release both brakes and coast
- Turn the handlebars sharply
- Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.
Pregunta 15 de 25
Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?
- Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
- The age of the rims' paint
- The brand name
- The color of the valve caps
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.
Pregunta 16 de 25
In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?
- One second
- Half a second
- Four seconds
- Two seconds
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Two seconds
The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.
Pregunta 17 de 25
How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?
- Watch the driver's brake lights
- When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
- Look at your speedometer
- Count car lengths
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Who should carry passengers or large loads?
- Only experienced riders
- Anyone with a permit
- New riders who want practice
- Anyone, after one ride
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Only experienced riders
Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.
Pregunta 19 de 25
In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?
- Position 3
- Position 2
- Position 1
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Position 2
Lane position 2 is the center of the lane. Position 1 is the left third and position 3 is the right third.
Pregunta 20 de 25
If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?
- Light and easy
- Exactly normal
- Loose only at high speed
- Heavy
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Heavy
A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.
Pregunta 21 de 25
What is a good sign that a motorcycle fits you?
- Your knees are above the handlebars
- You cannot reach the controls without leaning
- You must stand on tiptoe on one foot
- You can reach the ground with both feet while seated
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. You can reach the ground with both feet while seated
You should be able to put both feet on the ground while seated, and reach all the controls easily.
Pregunta 22 de 25
What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?
- A helmet that is securely fastened
- Leather gloves
- A heavy jacket
- Tall boots
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A helmet that is securely fastened
The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.
Pregunta 23 de 25
What is a swerve?
- A slow lane change
- A skid caused by braking
- A U-turn
- Two quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Two quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover
Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other grip to straighten out.
Pregunta 24 de 25
What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?
- Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
- Hold the brakes fully on
- Put the controls in neutral
- Take your hands off the controls
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.
Pregunta 25 de 25
When do most motorcycle crashes happen?
- On short trips, a few minutes after starting out
- Only in rain
- Only on long highway trips
- Only after midnight
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out
Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.

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