Motorcycle Test 9

1.Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

It takes up minimal space on the highway.

The group is easy to see.

The group is unlikely to be split up.

The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.

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2.When making normal stops, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Alternate between the front and rear brakes.

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3.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

By proceeding straight within your lane

At a 45-degree angle.

At a 90-degree angle.

At a fast speed.

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4.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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5.When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

Move to the center portion of the lane.

Move to the left portion of the lane.

Move to the right portion of the lane.

Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using

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6.If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.

Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.

Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.

Only use the rear brake.

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7.Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How fast a person drinks

Body weight

Height

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8.A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

The pavement is slippery.

You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.

Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.

Traffic is heavy.

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9.If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.

In the right portion of the lane.

In any portion of the lane.

On the shoulder.

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10.Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.

Allow their feet to breathe.

Have tall heels.

Are made of soft, flimsy material.

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11.When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

Ride in a staggered formation.

Ride in a single-file formation.

Ride in a side-by-side formation.

Use both lanes if possible.

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12.When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

Perform one action, then the other.

Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.

Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.

Not perform either action

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13.In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

Traffic is light.

Traffic is heavy.

You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.

There is pleasant and clear weather.

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14.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.

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15.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.

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16.The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

Never safe for motorcyclists.

Usually safe, unless the road is wet.

Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.

Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.

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17.When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

After starting the motorcycle

Before starting the motorcycle

During the ride

At a traffic signal

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18.You can increase your visibility by:

Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.

Not using your turn signal.

Wearing dark clothing.

Waving at people.

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19.When passing a vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.

You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.

You may pass on the shoulder.

You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.

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20.When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.

Ride in a staggered formation.

Ride in pairs.

Ride on the shoulder.

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21.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

Decrease your speed as much as possible.

Lean the motorcycle to one side.

Speed up, if possible.

Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.

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

A jacket

Boots

Gloves

A stocking cap

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23.When braking, you should:

First apply the front brake, then the rear.

First apply the rear brake, then the front.

Use both brakes at the same time.

Use brakes in any order.

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24.Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:

Inspected closely.

Replaced.

Sold to another rider.

Outfitted with a new chinstrap.

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25.When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.

Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane

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26.If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.

It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.

You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

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27.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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28.Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement

Dry pavement

Lane markings

Snow

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29.When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

Either the left or right portion of the lane

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30.The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.

Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.

Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.

Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

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31.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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32.When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.

Objects being thrown from other vehicles.

Blasts of wind.

Headlights.

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33.Riding alongside another rider:

Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.

Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.

Allows you to communicate with one another.

Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.

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34.Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.

Green and blue.

Purple and gold.

Black and white.

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35.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Rider more slowly than usual.

Start slowing later than usual.

Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.

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36.When riding at night, you should:

Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.

Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.

Always use your low beam headlight to see better.

Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.

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37.The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.

Drinking coffee.

Exercising.

Taking a cold shower.

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38.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.

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39.The front brake:

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly

Should be used only under slippery conditions.

Is not as effective as the rear brake.

Is safe to use, if used properly.

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40.Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.

Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

Change lanes and let them pass

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41.Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

Body weight

How quickly the alcohol was consumed

How often alcohol is consumed

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42.When downshifting, you should:

Shift through multiple gears at a time.

Shift through one gear at a time

Always shift all the way down to neutral first.

Accelerate.

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43.In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.

Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn

Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

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44.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

AAP

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45.To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

Able to fasten securely.

Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.

Free of scratches.

Able to allow clear views to both sides.

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Motorcycle Test 9

1.Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

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2.When making normal stops, you should:

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3.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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4.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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5.When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

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6.If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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7.Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?

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8.A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

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9.If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

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10.Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

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11.When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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12.When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

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13.In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

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

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

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16.The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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17.When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

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18.You can increase your visibility by:

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19.When passing a vehicle:

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20.When entering a curve, a group should:

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21.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

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

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23.When braking, you should:

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24.Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:

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25.When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

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26.If braking in a curve:

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