Virginia Motorcycle Test 04

Obtaining your motorcycle license in Virginia comes with several advantages. It allows you to legally operate a motorcycle, giving you the freedom to explore scenic routes and enjoy the open road. Beyond the practical benefits, many riders find motorcycling to be a thrilling experience that fosters a sense of independence.

/30

Virginia Motorcycle Practice Test 04

1 / 30

If you are hit on the face protection by an object, you should...?

Wipe your face protection with your glove and keep going

Carry on until the next gas station

Remove your face protection

Keep going and pull over as soon as safe

2 / 30

Which of these is the most slippery road surface?

Oil

Ice

They can be equally bad

Wet leaves

3 / 30

You are risking causing a wobble on your motorcycle if you place a load...?

In a tank bag

Behind the rear axle

On your back

On the seat

4 / 30

The best way to ensure that you don't get in trouble with alcohol and riding is...?

Only to drink one drink per hour when riding

Never to drink any alcohol when riding

To eat a large meal with your drinks when riding

To ride slowly and carefully after drinking

5 / 30

Your group is riding in staggered formation and approaching a slow-moving truck ahead. There is no oncoming traffic. You should pass the truck...?

As one group in staggered formation

One at a time

In groups of 3

In pairs

6 / 30

The chief responsibility of the leader of a group of riders is...?

To set the pace

To warn of dangers ahead

To set the line round curves

To push your way through traffic

7 / 30

Which of these will usually not be a cause of 'wobble'?

Wind blast from other vehicles

Inappropriate accessories

Incorrect tire pressure

Poorly positioned load

8 / 30

A group of riders should split into smaller groups if there are...?

More than 8 of them

More than 6 of them

More than 5 of them

More than 3 of them

9 / 30

Carrying passengers and heavy loads requires...?

Lots of experience

A large capacity motorcycle

A physically large motorcycle

All of these

10 / 30

If you're forced to make a stop when taking a curve, your first thought should be...?

To get your weight backwards

To lean over further

To swerve instead of braking

To get the motorcycle upright

11 / 30

If your throttle sticks, the first thing to do is...?

Pull in the clutch

Twist it to and fro

Apply both brakes

Hit the engine cut-off switch

12 / 30

Engine seizure or overheating is usually caused by...?

High external temperatures

Manufacturing error

Damaged sprockets

Lack of oil

13 / 30

If you want to carry a passenger, you need...?

A proper seat

All of these

Foot pegs

Protective gear for your passenger

14 / 30

You can use the lights of a car ahead of you at night to warn you of...?

Road debris

All of these

Rough pavement

Potholes

15 / 30

If your motorcycle begins to handle differently to normal, the first thing you should suspect is...?

A flat tire

Engine seizure

A broken chain

Bearing failure

16 / 30

Slippery surfaces mean you should...?

Use rear brake only

Use neither brake

Use both brakes

Use front brake only

17 / 30

When riding in a group, you should set your pace by...?

The rider with the biggest motorcycle

The rider behind you

The most experienced rider

The rider in front of you

18 / 30

If you know you have a flat tire, you should...?

Stay off the brakes

Use both brakes together

Use the brake on the flat wheel

Use the brake on the other wheel

19 / 30

The only thing which can lower your alcohol concentration if you have been drinking is...?

Cold showers

Time

Coffee

Exercise

20 / 30

If you must ride across a patch of ice, if possible you should...?

Brake hard

Ride across at an angle

Coast

Accelerate

21 / 30

If your real wheel locks in a braking maneuver, you can leave it like that provided...?

The motorcycle is upright

All of these apply

You're on a good traction surface

You're going straight

22 / 30

If you're carrying a load, you should occasionally check it by...?

Looking at your reflection in buildings

Looking in your mirrors

Feeling behind you

Dismounting

23 / 30

What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking?

14%

22%

31%

24 / 30

Drinking alcohol will affect...?

Vision

Hearing

All of these

Balance

25 / 30

If you're making a very long trip, remember that experienced riders will do their best to limit their riding hours to...?

6 hours a day

4 hours a day

5 hours a day

8 hours a day

26 / 30

When riding at night, you should slow down compared to daylight speeds...?

On freeways

Everywhere

In urban areas

On roads you don't know

27 / 30

A motorcycle can safely cross a railroad track at an angle as sharp as...?

45°

75°

80°

55°

28 / 30

The best lane position when riding in the rain is often...?

The center of the lane

The gutter

The left tire track

The right tire track

29 / 30

You can reduce your chances of being thrown off your motorcycle by an obstacle by...?

Throwing your weight forward

Rolling on the throttle

Throwing your weight backwards

Rising from your seat

30 / 30

Your first conviction for DUI in Virginia can incur a fine of up to...?

$250

$75

$1,000

$500

Your score is