Virginia Motorcycle Test 01

Getting your Virginia motorcycle license starts with proper preparation, and practicing with a reliable test can make all the difference. Our free 30-question practice test is designed to mirror the questions you’ll encounter on the official DMV exam. Covering essential topics such as road rules, traffic signs, safe driving practices, and state-specific regulations, this practice test equips you with the knowledge and confidence to pass on your first try.

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Virginia Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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You should not buy a used motorcycle helmet unless...?

It's a good bargain

You know the seller personally

It's sold by a motorcycle dealer

You can have it checked by the manufacturer

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Your brake light should come on when...?

You apply both brakes together

You apply the rear brake

You apply the front brake

You do any of these

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Hydraulic fluids and coolants should be checked...?

At least once a month

At least once a week

At least every 6 months

At least once a fortnight

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If you hold a Virginia Motorcycle Learner's Permit you may only ride between...?

4 AM

7 AM

3 AM

6 AM

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You should choose a jacket and pants for motorcycling which reach at least...?

Your wrists and knees

Your elbows and knees

Your elbows and ankles

Your wrists and ankles

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In which of these circumstances does wearing a helmet prevent you seeing as far to the side as you need?

Riding on the freeway

Riding at night

Riding at high speed

None of them

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If you choose a set of waterproofs not specifically made for motorcycling, there is a danger that...?

You will look foolish

They won't be warm enough

They won't be legal

They may tear at high speed

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If your motorcycle boots or shoes have laces, you should make sure they are

Safely tucked in

All of these

Not frayed

Tied in a double blow

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The tachometer on a motorcycle can be used to show you...?

Engine revolutions

Maximum speed

Oil pressure

Trip distance

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The horn button on a normal motorcycle can be found...?

On the gas tank

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

By the ignition switch

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If you are under 19 you cannot take a motorcycle skills test in Virginia until you have held your Learner's Permit for at least...?

3 months

1 month

6 months

9 months

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Who is entitled to ride a motorcycle in Virginia without wearing an approved helmet?

Nobody

Riders over 21

Riders who have passed an advanced skills test

Military service personnel

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You should clean and adjust your mirrors...?

When standing by the motorcycle, before you start

When sitting on the motorcycle, before you start

When riding the motorcycle at less than 10 mph

When riding the motorcycle on the freeway

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You're most likely to become involved in a crash on which of these trips?

Riding to another state

Riding to another town

Riding on a touring holiday

Riding to your local school

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The most protection you can get is from motorcycle clothing made of...?

Sturdy synthetic

Leather

Wool

Heavy denim

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When riding in Virginia, you must have...?

At least one of these

An approved windshield

Goggles

A face shield

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If you're not wearing a motorcycle helmet in a crash, how much more likely are you to be killed?

1.25 times

1.5 times

3 times

Twice

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You shouldn't be able to push your motorcycle forward or back with...?

Any of these

The front brake applied

Both brakes applied together

The rear brake applied

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When you release your throttle, it should...?

Remain where you left it

Snap back to closed

Slowly turn back to closed

Snap back to half open

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Which of these offers you the fullest protection against all the things you might encounter when riding?

A plastic face shield

Motorcycle goggles

Sunglasses

A windshield

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The best chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash is to wear...?

An approved helmet

Protective clothing

Face or eye protection

All of these

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You should operate the engine on a motorcycle with...?

Your left forefinger

Your right thumb

Your right foot

Your left pinky

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At a minimum, your motorcycle must have...?

At least 3 turn signals working

All 4 turn signals working

At least the rear turn signals working

At least the left-hand side turn signals working

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The majority of motorcycle crashes occur at...?

Less than 15 mph

Less than 30 mph

Less than 50 mph

Less than 40 mph

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You should choose your motorcycle gloves with a view to them providing...?

Warmth

Protection

Grip

All of these

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You should give your motorcycle a thorough check before...?

Every ride

Every long trip

You put it away

It needs servicing

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Your eye protection will not be effective unless...?

It is well ventilated

It fulfils all these criteria

It is scratch free

It is made of shatterproof material

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You should choose a motorcycle helmet which fits you...?

Loosely

Any of these

Tightly

Snugly

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What's the worst thing you can do with your motorcycle helmet?

Not close the face shield

Not fasten the strap

Not attach reflective material

Not clean it regularly

30 / 30

If you're involved in a motorcycle crash, the chance of incurring a head or neck injury is...?

One in 10

One in 5

One in 7

One in 15

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