Motorcycle Test 9

1.When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:

Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.

Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.

Never be concerned about your following distance.

Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.

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2.If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Roll on the throttle.

Hold the handle grips loosely.

Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.

Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.

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3.When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.

The lowest-priced gear.

Gear that looks good.

Any gear that fits.

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4.One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.

The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

Maintenance will be costly.

Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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5.Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.

You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.

You may block the driver's view.

It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.

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6.Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

Orange

Black

Brown

Deep blue

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7.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections

Highways

Parking lots

Residential areas

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8.When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.

Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.

Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.

Encourages other drivers to pass you.

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9.If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.

Travel in a zigzag motion.

Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.

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10.Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.

Practice riding on an empty road.

Flash your lights so others can see you.

Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

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11.Which of the following is true?

The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.

The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake

The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.

Only the front brake should be used when braking.

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12.All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.

Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.

Riding without a headlight.

Maintaining a space cushion.

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13.When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.

Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.

Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.

Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.

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14.Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

One drink

Two drinks

Three drinks

Four drinks

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15.How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Swerve from side to side in your lane.

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16.When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.

Is about to stop.

Plans to turn right.

Is about to slow down.

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17.Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

The air pressure in the tires

Fluid levels.

The turn signals.

Damage to the paint.

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18.Making eye contact with another driver:

Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.

Is not worth the effort it takes.

Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.

Means that the other driver knows you are there

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19.Brightly-colored helmets:

May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.

Can be distracting.

Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.

Are not permitted.

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20.A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.

Ride with the headlight turned on.

Wave at other drivers.

Ride on the shoulder whenever possible

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21.When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve

Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

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22.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.

Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.

No, jackets get in the way of steering

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23.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.

Assume other drivers can’t see you

Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.

Ride offensively.

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24.Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

Goggles

Windshield

Sunglasses

Eyeglasses

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25.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Use only the front brake.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

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26.Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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27.Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.

Help other drivers identify you.

Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.

Offer no protection.

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28.From bottom to top, the order of traffic light colors are:

Green, yellow, and red.

Red, yellow, and green.

Yellow, green, and red.

Yellow, red, and green.

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29.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.

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30.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city

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31.It is important to flash your brake light when:

You are tired while riding.

You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

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32.If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.

Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.

Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.

Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.

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33.To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.

Rely only on the rear brake.

Use the front brake and then the rear brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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34.Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

Are easy to get used to right away.

Make cars seem closer than they actually are.

Provide a narrow view of the road.

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

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35.During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:

Feel like it is lagging behind.

Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle

Vibrate uncontrollably.

Make acceleration seem faster.

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36.When turning left, you should:

Press the right handgrip.

Press the left handgrip.

Press both handgrips at the same time

Not press either handgrip.

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37.A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

Heightened riding abilities

The slowing down of bodily functions.

Increasing nervousness.

Increasing alertness.

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38.To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

Always ride under the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Pull the clutch when turning.

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39.Riding gloves should:

Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.

Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips

Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.

Be worn only on cooler days.

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40.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.

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41.A person who is above the age of 21 with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

0.12 percent

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42.As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.

Wearing bright clothing.

Following other vehicles closely.

Not using turn signals.

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43.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.

Use the brakes gradually.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Downshift.

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44.A helmet should not:

Meet U.S. DOT standards

Fit snugly.

Be without obvious defects

Have been previously worn in an accident.

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45.Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Provide you with an escape route.

Welcome other drivers into your lane.

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Motorcycle Test 9

1.When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:

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2.If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

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3.When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

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4.One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

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5.Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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6.Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

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7.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

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8.When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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9.If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

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10.Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

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11.Which of the following is true?

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12.All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

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13.When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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14.Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

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15.How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

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16.When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator:

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17.Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

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18.Making eye contact with another driver:

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19.Brightly-colored helmets:

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20.A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

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21.When going through a curve, you should:

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22.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

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23.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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24.Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

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25.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

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