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

1. Tanong 1 ng 20

   What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

   • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
   • BOnly a backrest
   • CNothing extra
   • DA second set of handlebars
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

2. Tanong 2 ng 20

   When should you NOT wear a tinted face shield or tinted glasses?

   • AAt night or in low light
   • BOn the highway
   • COn sunny days
   • DOn hot days
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. At night or in low light

   Tinted eye protection blocks light you need to see at night and in dim conditions.

3. Tanong 3 ng 20

   If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

   • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
   • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
   • CYou should never brake at all
   • DDuring the swerve
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

   Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

4. Tanong 4 ng 20

   About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?

   • AAbout one drink per hour
   • BAbout three drinks per hour
   • CAs fast as you drink coffee
   • DAbout one drink per day
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. About one drink per hour

   The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.

5. Tanong 5 ng 20

   What does SEE stand for?

   • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
   • BScan, Examine, Exit
   • CSignal, Enter, Exit
   • DSee, Estimate, Escape
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

6. Tanong 6 ng 20

   Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

   • AIt hides you from other drivers
   • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
   • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
   • DIt lets you brake in the curve
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

7. Tanong 7 ng 20

   How should a passenger lean in turns?

   • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
   • BAgainst the turn
   • CBack, away from the rider
   • DStraight up, no matter what
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

   The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

8. Tanong 8 ng 20

   On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

   • AEvery six hours
   • BNever, if you feel fine
   • CAt least every two hours
   • DOnly when you need fuel
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

9. Tanong 9 ng 20

   Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?

   • AThey can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
   • BThey make you sleepy right away
   • CThey are only legal at night
   • DThey improve your balance
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off

   Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.

10. Tanong 10 ng 20

    Which hand controls the throttle?

    • AThe right hand
    • BNeither; it is a foot pedal
    • CEither hand
    • DThe left hand
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. The right hand

    The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.

11. Tanong 11 ng 20

    How should you load saddlebags?

    • AWith the heaviest items on the left
    • BFull on one side and empty on the other
    • CWith all the weight on one side
    • DWith about the same weight on each side
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. With about the same weight on each side

    Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

12. Tanong 12 ng 20

    Where should you look as you go through a turn?

    • AAt the center line
    • BThrough the turn, toward where you want to go
    • CDown at your front wheel
    • DStraight ahead, not into the turn
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

13. Tanong 13 ng 20

    What should your riding jacket and pants do?

    • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
    • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
    • CBe made of thin cotton
    • DCover your arms and legs completely
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

    A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

14. Tanong 14 ng 20

    What does "Slow, Look, Press, Roll" describe?

    • AThe steps for making a turn
    • BHow to park on a hill
    • CHow to start the engine
    • DHow to pass a car
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

15. Tanong 15 ng 20

    What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?

    • AClose it completely
    • BBrake hard instead
    • CRoll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
    • DPull in the clutch
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed

    Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.

16. Tanong 16 ng 20

    Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. At intersections

    Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

17. Tanong 17 ng 20

    When should you use the front brake?

    • AOnly above 30 mph
    • BEvery time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
    • CNever on wet roads
    • DOnly in an emergency
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

18. Tanong 18 ng 20

    On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

    • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • BWith the pedal at your right foot
    • CWith the lever at your left foot
    • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. With the lever at your left foot

    The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

19. Tanong 19 ng 20

    In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

20. Tanong 20 ng 20

    Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

    • AUpside down
    • BExactly as far as they are
    • CCloser than they really are
    • DFarther away than they really are
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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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