Georgia DMV Knowledge Practice Permit Test

Motorcycle Test 8

01/45

1.To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Ride in a weaving pattern.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
01 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

02/45

2.Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.

A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.

You want people to look at your motorcycle.

You are passing someone who is in the street.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
02 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

03/45

3.When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.

Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
03 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

04/45

4.Goggles will:

Protect only your eyes.

Be an equally as effective as a face shield.

Offer the same protection as a windshield.

Provide protection for your entire face.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
04 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

05/45

5.Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.

Is not allowed.

Should only be used at night.

Does not help you to be seen.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
05 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

06/45

6.If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

Lengthen your following distance.

Shorten your following distance.

Leave the road.

Speed up.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
06 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

07/45

7.When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:

Are too small to have blind spots.

Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.

Have blind spots that require head checks.

Have only one blind spot.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
07 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

08/45

8.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.

Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

Slowly inch across the tracks.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
08 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

09/45

9.A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell.

An impact-absorbing inner liner.

A chinstrap retention system.

Bright colors painted on the outside.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
09 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

010/45

10.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Swerve around the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
010 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

011/45

11.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.

Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.

Not let them ask questions.

Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
011 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

012/45

12.The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

Please select 2 correct answers

About 25 per cent

About 50 per cent

About 70 per cent

About 95 per cent

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
012 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

013/45

13.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.

Follow other vehicles closely.

Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.

Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
013 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

014/45

14.When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.

Only on cool days.

Only on warm days.

Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
014 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

015/45

15.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.

A few minutes and should be done before every ride.

Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.

Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
015 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

016/45

16.Making eye contact with other drivers:

Means that they see you.

Guarantees that they will yield to you.

Doesn’t mean that they see you.

Is not worth the effort it takes.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
016 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

017/45

17.When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.

Assume the driver sees you.

Ride in the far left portion of the lane.

Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
017 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

018/45

18.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.

A general book about motorcycles.

Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

A television show about motorcycle riding.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
018 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

019/45

19.Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.

Have only a rear brake.

Have brakes in both the front and rear.

Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
019 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

020/45

20.How can you regain control of your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.

Continue using the rear brake.

Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.

With the brake engaged, try to accelerate

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
020 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

021/45

21.When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.

So your legs can absorb the shock.

So other drivers can see you better.

So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
021 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

022/45

22.If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.

Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

Apply only the rear brake.

Apply only the front brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
022 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

023/45

23.If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.

You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.

The driver will most likely assume you are there.

You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
023 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

024/45

24.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Are usually minimal.

Often balance out.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
024 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

025/45

25.Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.

Be worn only during the day.

Be worn only at night.

Be worn day and night.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
025 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

026/45

26.When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.

Increase your following distance.

Decrease your following distance.

Use your high beam light, if possible.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
026 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

027/45

27.To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.

Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.

Operate at a faster speed than usual.

Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
027 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

028/45

28.At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day

Once a week

Once a year

Before every ride

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
028 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

029/45

29.When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?

Speed up.

Slow down.

Ride in a single-file formation.

The group will pull off at the next exit.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
029 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

030/45

30.Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:

To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.

To look for vehicles changing lanes.

To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.

To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
030 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

031/45

31.When being passed from behind, you should:

Stay in the center portion of the lane.

Stay in the right portion of the lane.

Move onto the shoulder.

Activate your turn signal.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
031 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

032/45

32.If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.

Wave at the other driver.

Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.

Let the other driver worry about it.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
032 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

033/45

33.Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket

Boots

Gloves

A stocking cap

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
033 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

034/45

34.If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.

Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
034 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

035/45

35.If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
035 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

036/45

36.To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Be made of a soft material.

Be made of a heavy material.

Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.

Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
036 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

037/45

37.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.

In the front of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

Beside the lead rider.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
037 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

038/45

38.Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.

Made of wool.

Not pre-curved.

Unsafe for the rider.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
038 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

039/45

39.When passing another vehicle:

You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.

You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.

You may exceed the speed limit.

You should pass on the shoulder.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
039 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

040/45

40.If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.

Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.

Push their bike over.

Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
040 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

041/45

41.Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using the front brake, then the rear brake.

Using the rear brake, then the front brake.

Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.

Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
041 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

042/45

42.When riding in rain or fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.

Use your low beam headlight.

Not use your headlight.

Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
042 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

043/45

43.A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it is certified by the DOT.

If it fits snugly.

If it is free of defects.

If it has cracks.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
043 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

044/45

44.The youngest a person can be to receive a motorcycle (M) endorsement is:

14 years of age.

18 years of age.

21 years of age.

25 years of age.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
044 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

045/45

45.When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.

Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.

Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.

Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

Correct! Wrong!

Sign Up/Sign In now to view your test results

Sign In

Sign Up to Unlock more Questions

Motorcycle Test 8

01/45

1.To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Progress 01 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

02/45

2.Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

Progress 02 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

03/45

3.When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Progress 03 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

04/45

4.Goggles will:

Progress 04 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

05/45

5.Reflective material on your helmet:

Progress 05 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

06/45

6.If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

Progress 06 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

07/45

7.When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:

Progress 07 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

08/45

8.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Progress 08 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

09/45

9.A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

Progress 09 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

010/45

10.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Progress 010 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

011/45

11.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Progress 011 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

012/45

12.The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

Progress 012 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

013/45

13.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Progress 013 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

014/45

14.When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

Progress 014 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

015/45

15.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

Progress 015 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

016/45

16.Making eye contact with other drivers:

Progress 016 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

017/45

17.When riding behind a car, you should:

Progress 017 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

018/45

18.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

Progress 018 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

019/45

19.Most motorcycles:

Progress 019 /45

Motorcycle Test 8

Progress
01 /45

Progress
02 /45

Progress
03 /45

Progress
04 /45

Progress
05 /45

Progress
06 /45

Progress
07 /45

Progress
08 /45

Progress
09 /45

Progress
010 /45

Progress
011 /45

Progress
012 /45

Progress
013 /45

Progress
014 /45

Progress
015 /45

Progress
016 /45

Progress
017 /45

Progress
018 /45

Progress
019 /45

Progress
020 /45

Progress
021 /45

Progress
022 /45

Progress
023 /45

Progress
024 /45

Progress
025 /45

Progress
026 /45

Progress
027 /45

Progress
028 /45

Progress
029 /45

Progress
030 /45

Progress
031 /45

Progress
032 /45

Progress
033 /45

Progress
034 /45

Progress
035 /45

Progress
036 /45