Virginia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (DMV 2), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
During which hours may you ride with a Virginia motorcycle learner's permit?
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During which hours may you ride with a Virginia motorcycle learner's permit?
- A After 4 a.m. and before midnight
- B After 5 a.m. and before 11 p.m.
- C Only between sunrise and sunset
- D At any hour, as long as you are supervised
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A. After 4 a.m. and before midnight
A Virginia motorcycle learner's permit lets you ride only after 4 a.m. and before midnight. You must also wear an approved helmet, ride under qualified supervision and carry no one else on the motorcycle.
When is wet pavement especially slippery for a motorcycle?
- A After it has rained steadily for an hour
- B Only on gravel roads
- C Only when the temperature is below freezing
- D Just after it starts to rain, before oil washes off
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D. Just after it starts to rain, before oil washes off
Wet pavement is most slippery just after it starts to rain, before surface oil washes to the side of the road. Lane markings, steel plates and manhole covers are also slick when wet.
Source: Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual (DMV 2), page 16
Under Virginia law, who on a motorcycle must wear an approved protective helmet?
- A Only riders on highways with speeds above 45 mph
- B Only the operator
- C Only riders under age 21
- D Both the operator and any passenger
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D. Both the operator and any passenger
Virginia requires every motorcycle operator to wear a protective helmet, and passengers must wear an approved helmet too. A securely fastened helmet is the single most important thing you can do to survive a crash.
During your pre-ride check, what should the throttle do when you let go of it?
- A Stay where you left it
- B Snap back to the closed position
- C Return slowly over a few seconds
- D Move to a slightly open idle position
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B. Snap back to the closed position
Before starting out, check that the clutch and throttle work smoothly and that the throttle snaps back when released. A sticky throttle can keep the engine pulling when you need to slow down.