District of Columbia motorcycle
practice test.
Free, with answers.
14 riding lessons and sign sets, the same in every state, plus the District of Columbia motorcycle exam simulator. Original practice questions with an explanation for every answer.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the District of Columbia DMV
Which message does this sign give to drivers?
A red circle with a slash across a symbol bans the action shown, and here the symbol is an arrow bending left. Continue straight or choose a different route instead of turning left at this spot.
Motorcycle modules.
Take them in any order. They are untimed, and each answer comes with an explanation. All practice questions with answers
Lessons
Protective Riding Gear
Helmets, eye protection, jackets, gloves and boots that guard you in a crash.
Fit, Controls and Pre-Ride Checks
A motorcycle that fits you, its controls, and the checks to make before every ride.
Posture, Shifting, Braking and Turning
The core control skills: how to sit, shift gears, brake and lean through turns.
Lane Position and Space Cushion
Using the three lane positions and a cushion of space to keep escape routes open.
See and Be Seen
Scanning ahead, checking mirrors and blind spots, and making yourself easy to notice.
Intersections and City Streets
Riding safely through intersections and blind corners and past parked cars.
Road Hazards, Weather and Night Riding
Riding in rain, heat and darkness, and over tracks, gratings and obstacles.
Emergencies and Mechanical Failures
Quick stops, swerves, locked wheels, flat tires and other mechanical failures.
Passengers, Loads and Group Rides
How a passenger or a load changes your riding, and how to ride safely in a group.
Fit to Ride: Alcohol and Fatigue
How alcohol, fatigue and cold weaken the skills you need to ride safely.
Rules of the Road for Riders
Traffic lights, turn signals, lanes, passing limits, mopeds and crash reports.
Road signs
Regulatory Signs
Signs that state what you must or must not do: turns, entry, parking and speed.
Warning and Work Zone Signs
Signs that warn of curves, hills, merges, crossings, road surface and road work.
Guide and Service Signs
Route markers and guide signs that point the way to destinations and services.
Practice exam
Exam simulator
25 random questions, 80% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Motorcycle handbook
District of Columbia motorcycle operator manual, 91 pages (PDF).
Car permit
District of Columbia permit practice tests and exam simulator.
CDL
General knowledge, passenger, air brakes, HazMat and more.
Common
questions.
How many questions are on the District of Columbia motorcycle test?
25 questions. You need 20 correct (80%) to pass, according to our question bank. Confirm with the District of Columbia DMV before test day.
Are these the real District of Columbia motorcycle test questions?
No. They are original practice questions written by our team, with an explanation for every answer.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the District of Columbia DMV or any other government agency.