{ "slug": "va-motorcycle", "jurisdiction": "VA", "name": "Virginia", "kind": "motorcycle", "title": "Motorcycle Written Test Practice", "language": "en", "edition": "PDF rebuilt 2024-01-27", "questionCount": 48, "writtenTest": { "questionsAsked": 25, "correctToPass": 20, "confirmed": { "questionsAsked": true, "correctToPass": false, "passShare": false }, "ruleSource": { "title": "Virginia DMV, Motorcycle Knowledge Exam", "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/motorcycle/knowledge-exam" }, "note": "The Virginia motorcycle knowledge exam has 25 questions based on the Motorcycle Operator Manual. Virginia DMV does not print the pass mark on that page; 20 correct (80 percent) is our practice target." }, "disclaimer": "This is a study aid written by examprepare.help from the official state driver handbook. It is not the real written test, it is not affiliated with any state agency, and your state exam may differ. Check your DMV's own site before you take the real test.", "source": { "publisher": "Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, with the National Public Services Institute, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration", "title": "Virginia Motorcycle Operator Manual", "formNumber": null, "edition": "PDF rebuilt 2024-01-27", "url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/dmv2.pdf", "pageUrl": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/motorcycle/knowledge-exam", "retrieved": "2026-10-05", "textSha256": "3c699f07fc801f1a1e4d74c5584987454b441d807a5a64ffc3bebd20d26ed189", "via": "https://web.archive.org/web/20251230031232id_/https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/dmv2.pdf" }, "facts": [ { "key": "exam-count", "label": "Questions on the Virginia motorcycle knowledge exam", "value": "25", "section": "Motorcycle Knowledge Exam", "page": 26 }, { "key": "permit-hours", "label": "Hours a motorcycle learner's permit allows you to ride", "value": "After 4 a.m. and before midnight", "section": "Licensing", "page": 3 }, { "key": "permit-supervisor", "label": "Who may supervise you on a motorcycle learner's permit", "value": "A licensed motorcycle operator aged 21 or older, alert and providing immediate supervision", "section": "Licensing", "page": 3 }, { "key": "permit-under-18", "label": "How long a rider under 18 must hold the motorcycle learner's permit", "value": "At least nine months", "section": "Section 2: Preparing to Ride", "page": 4 }, { "key": "helmet-required", "label": "Protective gear a Virginia motorcycle operator must wear", "value": "An approved helmet, plus a face shield or safety glasses/goggles or an approved windshield", "section": "Section 2: Preparing to Ride", "page": 4 }, { "key": "follow-minimum", "label": "Following distance the manual measures for motorcycle riding", "value": "A three-second following distance", "section": "Keeping Your Distance", "page": 13 }, { "key": "follow-open-up", "label": "Following distance to open up in some situations", "value": "Four seconds", "section": "Keeping Your Distance", "page": 13 }, { "key": "helmet-low-speed", "label": "Speed at which most injured riders were travelling", "value": "Slower than 30 mph", "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5 }, { "key": "helmet-benefit", "label": "How much helmets can cut both the number and severity of head injuries at low speed", "value": "By half", "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5 }, { "key": "helmet-unhelmeted", "label": "How much more likely unhelmeted riders are to die of head injuries", "value": "Three times more likely", "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5 }, { "key": "helmet-short-trips", "label": "How long most motorcycle crashes are", "value": "Less than five miles", "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5 }, { "key": "quick-stop-front", "label": "How to use the front brake in a quick stop", "value": "Squeeze steadily and fully without locking the front wheel", "section": "Quick Stops", "page": 17 }, { "key": "quick-stop-rear", "label": "How to use the rear brake in a quick stop", "value": "Apply hard without locking it", "section": "Quick Stops", "page": 17 }, { "key": "railroad-angle", "label": "Angle at which a motorcycle can cross railroad tracks", "value": "Up to about 45 degrees", "section": "Railroad Tracks", "page": 16 }, { "key": "slippery-clutch", "label": "What to do with the clutch on a very slippery surface", "value": "Squeeze the clutch and coast, staying off the brakes", "section": "Very Slippery Surfaces", "page": 15 }, { "key": "alcohol-revoke", "label": "Licence revocation for a first, second and third alcohol offence", "value": "One year, three years, indefinitely", "section": "Alcohol and the Law", "page": 23 }, { "key": "alcohol-fine", "label": "Fine that can follow an alcohol conviction in Virginia", "value": "Up to $1,000", "section": "Alcohol and the Law", "page": 23 }, { "key": "skills-test-kit", "label": "What you must bring to the motorcycle skills test", "value": "An approved helmet with face shield and eye protection, and a plated and inspected motorcycle", "section": "Skills Test", "page": 26 }, { "key": "skills-test-clothing", "label": "Clothing the manual tells you to wear for the skills test", "value": "Long pants, long sleeves, ankle-covering boots or shoes and riding gloves", "section": "Skills Test", "page": 26 } ], "questions": [ { "id": "va-motorcycle-001", "number": 1, "section": "Licensing", "stem": "How many questions are on the Virginia motorcycle knowledge exam?", "choices": [ "20", "25", "30", "40" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "The knowledge exam consists of 25 questions based on the manual, and you must complete it before the skills test.", "source": { "section": "Motorcycle Knowledge Exam", "page": 26, "fact": "exam-count" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-002", "number": 2, "section": "Licensing", "stem": "A motorcycle learner's permit lets you ride:", "choices": [ "Any time", "After 4 a.m. and before midnight", "Only in daylight", "Only within five miles of home" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "A motorcycle learner's permit allows you to operate a motorcycle after 4 a.m. and before midnight.", "source": { "section": "Licensing", "page": 3, "fact": "permit-hours" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-003", "number": 3, "section": "Licensing", "stem": "Who may supervise you while you ride on a motorcycle learner's permit?", "choices": [ "Any licensed driver", "A licensed motorcycle operator aged 21 or older who is alert and gives immediate supervision", "Anyone over 18 with a motorcycle permit", "A friend with a motorcycle" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "The supervising person must be licensed to operate a motorcycle, at least 21, alert and able to assist, and providing immediate supervision.", "source": { "section": "Licensing", "page": 3, "fact": "permit-supervisor" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-004", "number": 4, "section": "Licensing", "stem": "You are 17 and want a motorcycle licence in Virginia. How long must you hold the learner's permit?", "choices": [ "Three months", "Six months", "At least nine months", "Twelve months" ], "answer": 2, "explanation": "If you are under 18 you must hold a motorcycle learner's permit for at least nine months.", "source": { "section": "Section 2: Preparing to Ride", "page": 4, "fact": "permit-under-18" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-005", "number": 5, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "What protective gear must a Virginia motorcycle operator wear?", "choices": [ "An approved helmet", "An approved helmet plus a face shield, safety glasses or goggles, or an approved windshield", "Only a helmet on the freeway", "Nothing if you ride under 25 mph" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "The operator must wear a protective helmet and also a face shield or safety glasses/goggles, or have an approved windshield; passengers must wear an approved helmet too.", "source": { "section": "Section 2: Preparing to Ride", "page": 4, "fact": "helmet-required" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-006", "number": 6, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "At what speed were most riders travelling when they were hurt in the studies the manual cites?", "choices": [ "Under 10 mph", "Slower than 30 mph", "Around 45 mph", "Over 60 mph" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Most riders were going slower than 30 mph when they got hurt, and at those speeds helmets can cut both the number and the severity of head injuries by half.", "source": { "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5, "fact": "helmet-low-speed" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-007", "number": 7, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "How much more likely are unhelmeted riders to die from head injuries?", "choices": [ "Twice as likely", "Three times more likely", "Ten times more likely", "No difference" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "No matter the speed, unhelmeted riders are three times more likely to die from head injuries.", "source": { "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5, "fact": "helmet-unhelmeted" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-008", "number": 8, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "Why is a windscreen not a substitute for a faceshield or goggles?", "choices": [ "It is illegal without one", "Most windscreens will not protect your eyes from wind", "It reduces your speed", "It fogs in cold weather only" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Most windscreens will not protect your eyes from wind, and neither eyeglasses nor sunglasses keep your eyes from watering or stop them blowing off.", "source": { "section": "Eye and Face Protection", "page": 5 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-009", "number": 9, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "What three things must effective eye or face protection do?", "choices": [ "Be free of scratches, not shatter, and give a clear view to either side", "Be tinted, cheap and light", "Be heated, tinted and loud", "Be fitted only to your helmet" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Eye or face protection must be free of scratches, made of material that does not shatter, and give a clear view to either side.", "source": { "section": "Eye and Face Protection", "page": 5 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-010", "number": 10, "section": "Following Distance", "stem": "What following distance does the manual measure for motorcycle riding?", "choices": [ "Two seconds", "Three seconds", "Four seconds", "Six seconds" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Pick a marker and count from when the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead passes it; reaching your marker before one-second-three means you are too close.", "source": { "section": "Keeping Your Distance", "page": 13, "fact": "follow-minimum" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-011", "number": 11, "section": "Following Distance", "stem": "When should you open your following distance to four seconds?", "choices": [ "Only on the freeway", "When riding beside or passing another vehicle, and in other situations needing extra space", "Only in the rain", "Never" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "A three-second distance gives you room to stop or swerve and a better view of potholes, but a four-second cushion is needed in some situations.", "source": { "section": "Keeping Your Distance", "page": 13, "fact": "follow-open-up" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-012", "number": 12, "section": "Following Distance", "stem": "Someone is tailgating you on your motorcycle. What does the manual advise?", "choices": [ "Speed up to leave them behind", "Change lanes to let them pass, or slow down and open up extra space", "Brake hard to scare them off", "Flash your brake lights" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "The only safe way to handle a tailgater is to get them in front of you: change lanes and let them pass, or slow down and open extra space.", "source": { "section": "Distance Behind", "page": 14 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-013", "number": 13, "section": "Following Distance", "stem": "Why is judging distance harder at night than during the day?", "choices": [ "Your eyes rely on shadows and light contrast, which are missing or distorted under artificial light", "Your speed increases at night", "Headlights blind you less at night", "Lanes are narrower at night" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Allow extra distance at night, open up a three-second following distance and give yourself more room to pass.", "source": { "section": "Night Riding", "page": 17 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-014", "number": 14, "section": "Control and Braking", "stem": "What are the four steps the manual gives for taking a turn?", "choices": [ "Slow, Look, Lean, Roll", "Signal, Speed, Steer, Stop", "Brake, Blind, Brake, Accelerate", "Look, Signal, Lean, Stop" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Slow before the turn, look through the turn with your head and eyes level with the horizon, lean in the direction of the turn, and roll on the throttle through it.", "source": { "section": "Turning", "page": 7 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-015", "number": 15, "section": "Control and Braking", "stem": "You need to stop quickly. How should you use the front brake?", "choices": [ "Squeeze the lever steadily and firmly, as fully as you can without locking the front wheel", "Grab it quickly and lock the front wheel", "Leave it alone and use the rear brake only", "Use it only when stopped" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Do not grab the front brake; squeeze steadily and firmly, and at the same time apply the rear brake hard without locking it.", "source": { "section": "Quick Stops", "page": 17, "fact": "quick-stop-front" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-016", "number": 16, "section": "Control and Braking", "stem": "How should you use the rear brake in a quick stop?", "choices": [ "Apply it hard without locking it", "Apply it gently only at the end", "Never use it", "Lock it first, then the front" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Apply the rear brake hard without locking it while squeezing the front brake.", "source": { "section": "Quick Stops", "page": 17, "fact": "quick-stop-rear" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-017", "number": 17, "section": "Control and Braking", "stem": "Which statement about the front brake is correct?", "choices": [ "It supplies most of the stopping power and the sooner you apply it the sooner you slow down", "It is only for emergencies", "It is less effective than the rear brake", "It should never be used in a turn" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Applying both brakes at the same time works best; the rear brake should not be applied first, and using both in a turn is possible with care.", "source": { "section": "Braking", "page": 8 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-018", "number": 18, "section": "Control and Braking", "stem": "What is the correct technique to lean a motorcycle into a turn?", "choices": [ "Push the opposite handgrip: push left, lean left, go left", "Steer with the front brake", "Lean the handlebars only", "Turn your head into the turn" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Push on the handgrip in the direction of the turn, and remember that higher speeds and tighter turns require more lean.", "source": { "section": "Turning", "page": 7 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-019", "number": 19, "section": "Control and Braking", "stem": "In normal turns, how should rider and motorcycle be positioned?", "choices": [ "The rider and motorcycle should lean together", "The rider should lean inside while the bike stays upright", "The bike should lean more than the rider", "Keep the rider upright and turn the bars" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "In normal turns the rider and motorcycle should lean together; in slow tight turns lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.", "source": { "section": "Turning", "page": 7 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-020", "number": 20, "section": "Body Position", "stem": "Where should you sit on the motorcycle so your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handlegrips?", "choices": [ "Far enough forward", "Far back over the seat", "Straddling the fuel tank", "Anywhere" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent, because bent arms let you turn the handlebars without stretching.", "source": { "section": "Body Position", "page": 7 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-021", "number": 21, "section": "Body Position", "stem": "Why should you not let your toes drop toward the ground while riding?", "choices": [ "They can get caught between the road and the footpeg", "It is illegal", "They will slip off", "It makes the bike wobble" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Keep your toes up and your controls ready, because dropped toes can get caught between the road and the footpeg.", "source": { "section": "Body Position", "page": 7 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-022", "number": 22, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "At low speed, by how much can a helmet cut both the number and the severity of head injuries?", "choices": [ "By a quarter", "By half", "By three quarters", "Not at all" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Most riders are hurt going slower than 30 mph, and at those speeds helmets can cut both the number and the severity of head injuries by half.", "source": { "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5, "fact": "helmet-benefit" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-023", "number": 23, "section": "Protective Gear", "stem": "The manual notes that most crashes happen on short trips. How long does it say most are?", "choices": [ "Less than five miles long", "About 20 miles", "About 50 miles", "Only on long trips" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Most crashes happen on short trips, less than five miles long and only a few minutes after starting out, which is why the helmet advice matters most on short trips.", "source": { "section": "Helmet Use", "page": 5, "fact": "helmet-short-trips" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-024", "number": 24, "section": "Seeing and Being Seen", "stem": "What does the SIPDE system stand for?", "choices": [ "Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute", "Signal, Indicate, Point, Drive, Escape", "Slow, Identify, Prepare, Decide, Ease", "See, Investigate, Plan, Do, Exit" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "SIPDE is the process riders use to make judgements and take action in traffic: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute.", "source": { "section": "See and Be Seen", "page": 10 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-025", "number": 25, "section": "Seeing and Being Seen", "stem": "Why are most motorcycle and car collisions at intersections caused by one type of driver?", "choices": [ "An oncoming vehicle turning left into your path", "A speeding motorcyclist", "A pedestrian stepping out", "A truck backing up" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Most motorcycle and automobile collisions occur at intersections, and most of those are caused by an oncoming vehicle turning left into the path of the motorcycle.", "source": { "section": "See and Be Seen", "page": 11 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-026", "number": 26, "section": "Seeing and Being Seen", "stem": "What should you do before changing lanes on a motorcycle?", "choices": [ "Make a head check by turning your head and looking at the side traffic", "Check only the mirrors", "Look only at your turn signal", "Nothing" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Mirrors cannot cover every blind spot, so turn your head and look to the side; on a road with several lanes, check the far lane as well.", "source": { "section": "Head Checks", "page": 12 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-027", "number": 27, "section": "Seeing and Being Seen", "stem": "Where should you ride when following a car so that its driver is most likely to see you?", "choices": [ "In the center portion of the lane, so you appear in the middle of their rearview mirror", "Hard against the curb", "Behind the car's blind spot", "In the lane to their right" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Riding in the center portion puts your image in the middle of the rearview mirror, where it is most likely to be seen.", "source": { "section": "Let the Driver Ahead See You", "page": 10 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-028", "number": 28, "section": "Seeing and Being Seen", "stem": "Which two dangers does the manual name as the biggest facing a rider?", "choices": [ "Oncoming cars turning left, and cars on side streets pulling into your lane", "Rear-end collisions and skids", "Wind and rain", "Noise and exhaust" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "The two biggest dangers facing a rider are oncoming cars that turn left in front of you and cars on side streets that pull out into your lane.", "source": { "section": "See and Be Seen", "page": 10 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-029", "number": 29, "section": "Seeing and Being Seen", "stem": "Why is using your turn signal on a motorcycle especially important?", "choices": [ "It tells others your plan and makes you easier to spot than your taillight alone", "It is required to keep your licence", "It improves your fuel economy", "It lets you ride faster" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Signal whenever you plan to change lanes, even when nobody seems to be around, because drivers behind are more likely to see your signal than your taillight.", "source": { "section": "Turn Signals", "page": 9 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-030", "number": 30, "section": "Hazardous Surfaces", "stem": "How steep an angle is it safe to cross railroad tracks on a motorcycle?", "choices": [ "Straight across at 90 degrees", "Up to about 45 degrees", "Any angle, as long as you are steady", "Only at 10 degrees" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "It is usually safer to ride straight within your lane and take the tracks as they come; a motorcycle can cross at an angle as sharp as 45 degrees.", "source": { "section": "Railroad Tracks", "page": 16, "fact": "railroad-angle" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-031", "number": 31, "section": "Hazardous Surfaces", "stem": "What should you do when riding over rain grooves or metal bridge gratings?", "choices": [ "Cross them at an angle to reduce the shake", "Relax, stay on course, maintain speed and ride straight across", "Brake hard", "Close the clutch and coast" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "The wandering feeling is generally not dangerous, and zigzagging across the grate to counter it is far more dangerous.", "source": { "section": "Grooves and Gratings", "page": 16 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-032", "number": 32, "section": "Hazardous Surfaces", "stem": "You hit a very slippery patch. What do the manual tell you to do with the clutch and brakes?", "choices": [ "Squeeze the clutch and coast, keeping off the brakes, with your feet skimming the surface", "Brake hard with both brakes", "Sit on the brakes", "Stand up on the pegs and coast" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Keep the bike straight and proceed as slowly as possible, let your feet skim so you can catch the bike, stay off the brakes, and squeeze the clutch and coast.", "source": { "section": "Very Slippery Surfaces", "page": 15, "fact": "slippery-clutch" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-033", "number": 33, "section": "Hazardous Surfaces", "stem": "What are the three things the manual says to do on a slippery surface?", "choices": [ "Reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes", "Use high beams, coast and accelerate", "Brake early, steer hard and signal", "Ride in the center, use the horn and speed up" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Slow down before the surface, be smooth with any change of speed or direction, and use both brakes, remembering the front brake is still more effective.", "source": { "section": "Handling Slippery Surfaces", "page": 15 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-034", "number": 34, "section": "Sharing the Lane", "stem": "Why should a rider avoid riding between two rows of stopped cars in the same lane?", "choices": [ "A hand or door can open, or a car can turn suddenly", "It is illegal in all states", "It is only a problem at night", "It makes the lane longer" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Anything can happen in that space, so as a rider you can stop lane sharing by never riding between rows of stopped cars.", "source": { "section": "Lane Sharers", "page": 14 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-035", "number": 35, "section": "Sharing the Lane", "stem": "What is the best way a rider discourages drivers from squeezing past in your lane?", "choices": [ "Keep a center-portion position whenever drivers might be tempted", "Ride close to the curb", "Speed up", "Use your horn" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Drivers are most tempted to squeeze by in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic or when they want to pass you.", "source": { "section": "Lane Sharers", "page": 14 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-036", "number": 36, "section": "Emergencies", "stem": "What is the first sign that a motorcycle engine may be low on oil?", "choices": [ "A loss of engine power, and possibly a change in the engine's sound", "The chain snapping", "The front wheel wobbling", "The headlight dimming" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Engines seize when they are low on oil, and the first sign is often a loss of engine power or a change in the engine's sound.", "source": { "section": "Engine Seizure", "page": 19 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-037", "number": 37, "section": "Emergencies", "stem": "Your drive chain breaks while you are riding. What should you do first?", "choices": [ "Close the throttle and brake to a stop", "Hold the throttle open to keep momentum", "Stand on the pegs", "Turn the handlebars sharply" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "You will notice an instant loss of power to the rear wheel; close the throttle and brake to a stop, then get the chain fixed properly.", "source": { "section": "Breakage", "page": 19 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-038", "number": 38, "section": "Emergencies", "stem": "What is a wobble on a motorcycle?", "choices": [ "The front wheel and handlebars suddenly shaking from side to side", "The engine losing power", "The chain loosening", "The brakes grabbing" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "A wobble can occur at low as well as high speeds, and most are traced to improper loading, unsuitable accessories or incorrect tires.", "source": { "section": "Wobble", "page": 18 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-039", "number": 39, "section": "Emergencies", "stem": "Your throttle sticks. What should you do?", "choices": [ "Twist the throttle closed and squeeze the clutch at the same time, then pull over and check the cable", "Keep riding until the fuel runs out", "Turn off the engine and coast", "Hold the throttle open" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Squeezing the clutch removes power from the rear wheel; once the motorcycle is under control, pull over, stop and check the cable before riding again.", "source": { "section": "Stuck Throttle", "page": 18 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-040", "number": 40, "section": "Alcohol and Drugs", "stem": "How long can Virginia's court revoke your licence for a first, second and third alcohol offence?", "choices": [ "Six months, one year and two years", "One year, three years and indefinitely", "One year for each offence", "There is no licence penalty" ], "answer": 1, "explanation": "Court action can revoke your licence for one year for a first offence, three years for a second and indefinitely for a third.", "source": { "section": "Alcohol and the Law", "page": 23, "fact": "alcohol-revoke" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-041", "number": 41, "section": "Alcohol and Drugs", "stem": "What else can an alcohol conviction in Virginia include besides losing your licence?", "choices": [ "Assignment to an Alcohol Safety Action Program, fines up to $1,000 and jail time", "Only a fine", "Only community service", "A warning" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Court action may include assignment to ASAP, fines of up to $1,000 and a jail sentence, on top of the licence revocation.", "source": { "section": "Alcohol and the Law", "page": 23, "fact": "alcohol-fine" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-042", "number": 42, "section": "Alcohol and Drugs", "stem": "Which of these is listed as a way to step in and keep a friend from wrecking their bike?", "choices": [ "Arrange a safe ride home", "Take their keys and leave them on the roadside", "Let them ride slowly", "Tell them not to worry about it" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Arrange a safe ride, slow the pace of drinking, and keep them there so they do not get on the bike if they have had too much.", "source": { "section": "Minimizing the Risks", "page": 23 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-043", "number": 43, "section": "Taking the Test", "stem": "What must you bring to the Virginia motorcycle skills test?", "choices": [ "An approved helmet with a face shield and eye protection, and a plated and inspected motorcycle", "Just your learner's permit", "A friend and any motorcycle", "Nothing, the DMV provides equipment" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "You must have an approved helmet with a face shield and safety glasses or goggles, and your motorcycle with a valid plate and current inspection sticker.", "source": { "section": "Skills Test", "page": 26, "fact": "skills-test-kit" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-044", "number": 44, "section": "Taking the Test", "stem": "What protective clothing does the manual tell you to wear for the skills test?", "choices": [ "Long pants, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, ankle-covering boots or shoes and riding gloves", "Shorts and sandals", "A t-shirt and trainers", "Whatever is comfortable" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "The examiner conducts an equipment inspection before the riding maneuvers, so wear proper protective clothing.", "source": { "section": "Skills Test", "page": 26, "fact": "skills-test-clothing" } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-045", "number": 45, "section": "Taking the Test", "stem": "What must happen before you can take the motorcycle skills test?", "choices": [ "You must pass the knowledge exam", "You must hold the permit for one year", "You must buy an endorsement", "You must complete a written safety essay" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "You must successfully complete the 25-question knowledge exam before taking the skills test.", "source": { "section": "Motorcycle Knowledge Exam", "page": 26 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-046", "number": 46, "section": "Machine Care", "stem": "Which checks does the manual say you should make at least once a week?", "choices": [ "Tires, brakes, chain, hydraulic fluids and coolant", "Only the fuel level", "Only the battery", "Nothing beyond the pre-ride check" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "A motorcycle needs more frequent attention than a car, so besides the pre-ride checks, look at tires, chain, brakes, fluids and coolant weekly.", "source": { "section": "Motorcycle Care", "page": 25 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-047", "number": 47, "section": "Machine Care", "stem": "Why does a motorcycle need more frequent attention than a car?", "choices": [ "A minor mechanical failure that causes only inconvenience in a car can cause a crash on a motorcycle", "Motorcycles are cheaper", "Motorcycles are newer", "Motorcycles use more fuel" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "Something going wrong in a car seldom leads to more than inconvenience; on a motorcycle the same fault may cause a crash.", "source": { "section": "Motorcycle Care", "page": 25 } }, { "id": "va-motorcycle-048", "number": 48, "section": "Group Riding", "stem": "When a staggered group of riders passes another vehicle, how should they do it?", "choices": [ "One at a time, each returning to the original position and opening up room for the next", "All at once", "Two at a time on the right", "Only the leader passes" ], "answer": 0, "explanation": "The lead rider pulls out and passes when it is safe, returns to the left position and continues at passing speed until there is room for the next rider.", "source": { "section": "Group Riding", "page": 22 } } ] }