Virginia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. A "wobble," or a sudden shaking of the front wheel and handle bars, can usually be traced to:

   • Incorrect tire pressure or uneven loading. ✓
   • Improperly tightening the front wheel to the frame.
   • Hitting an object with the front tire.

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: A · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 33

2. When sitting on a motorcycle, you should:

   • Use your arms to hold up your body.
   • Sit at an angle so your arms can support your weight.
   • Sit so you can use your arms to control the motorcycle. ✓

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 11

3. When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

   • Ride within the posted speed limits. ✓
   • Exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass, but not by more than 10 mph.
   • Pass more than one vehicle at a time.

   Speed Limits & Following Distance · Answer: A · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 17

4. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:

   • White lines. ✓
   • Yellow lines.
   • Road signs.

   Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: A · Official handbook: dmv.virginia.gov

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