Motorcycle Test 9

1.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position

The right position

There is no single best lane position.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
01 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

2.You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.

When it is sunny outside.

When it is colder than usual.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
02 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

3.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
03 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

4.A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

Wearing darkly-colored clothing.

Turning off their headlight.

Wearing brightly-colored clothing.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
04 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

5.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

It allows you more time to respond to hazards.

It prevents you from finding an escape route.

It provides space to maneuver your motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
05 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

6.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.

Just behind the lead rider.

At the back of the group.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
06 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

7.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
07 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

8.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.

Slowly sneak up to the intersection.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
08 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

9.When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.

Stay close together to make the group easier to see.

Separate occasionally.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
09 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

10.To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should:

Not use turn signals.

Use proper lane positions.

Follow other vehicles closely.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
010 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

11.If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

The steering will feel heavy.

The steering will feel loose.

There will be no change in the steering.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
011 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

12.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

You heard a loud noise.

A discharge of air can be seen.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
012 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

13.This road sign means:

Flagger ahead.

Turn left at the intersection.

Last turn before a toll road.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
013 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

14.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Cars leaving their parking spaces.

Motorists looking for a place to park.

Noise.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
014 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

15.A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.08 percent

0.04 percent

0.1 percent

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
015 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

16.This sign means:

Slow-moving vehicle.

Road construction/maintenance area.

Traffic signal ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
016 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

17.This sign means:

Curves ahead.

Divided highway starts.

Divided highway ends.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
017 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

18.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.

Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.

Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
018 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

19.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
019 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

20.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
020 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

21.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.

Pack lighter items near the front.

Try to not place items over the rear axle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
021 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

22.Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.

Riding conditions are normal.

The roadway is wet.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
022 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

23.When riding during the day, you should:

Wear dark clothes since it is light outside.

Wear bright clothes so other motorists can see you better.

Be comfortable, wearing shorts if it is hot.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
023 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

24.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
024 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

25.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
025 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

26.Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip

Near the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
026 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

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

Use your high beam.

Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.

Ride only in the left portion of your lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
027 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

28.When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.

Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.

Should be avoided.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
028 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

29.The faster you drink alcohol:

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.

The faster the alcohol accumulates in your body.

The less the alcohol affects your body.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
029 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

30.When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.

Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.

Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
030 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

31.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.

Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
031 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

32.You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

You start to lose control in a curve.

The motorcycle starts to wobble.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
032 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

33.Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.

Stay loose when released.

Snap back when released.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
033 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

34.An ideal lane position should:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.

Invite others to share your lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
034 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

35.When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.

Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.

Should be used when riding in curves.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
035 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

36.If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.

Speed up to accommodate the one rider.

Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
036 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

37.An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.

A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.

Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
037 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

38.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.

Can allow the rider to engine brake.

Is illegal.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
038 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

39.If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.

Maintain your speed to improve traction.

Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
039 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

40.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

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

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
040 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

41.When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

The left portion

The center portion

The right portion

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
041 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

42.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.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
042 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

43.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections

On highways

On rural roads

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
043 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

44.If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

Should be tucked in.

Should hang loose.

Should be taken off of the footwear.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
044 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

45.This sign means:

Continue at your current speed.

Speeding is not allowed.

There is a traffic signal ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

Sign Up/Sign In now to view your test results

Sign In

Sign Up to Unlock more Questions

Motorcycle Test 9

1.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

Progress 01 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

2.You should use a larger cushion of space:

Progress 02 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

3.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

Progress 03 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

4.A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

Progress 04 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

5.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

Progress 05 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

6.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

Progress 06 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

7.When braking, you should:

Progress 07 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

8.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Progress 08 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

9.When traveling in a group, riders should:

Progress 09 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

10.To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should:

Progress 010 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

11.If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

Progress 011 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

12.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

Progress 012 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

13.This road sign means:

Progress 013 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

14.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Progress 014 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

15.A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

Progress 015 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

16.This sign means:

Progress 016 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

17.This sign means:

Progress 017 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

18.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Progress 018 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

19.This road sign means:

Progress 019 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

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

Progress 020 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

21.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Progress 021 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

22.Increase your following distance if:

Progress 022 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

23.When riding during the day, you should:

Progress 023 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

24.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Progress 024 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

25.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

Progress 025 /45

Motorcycle Test 9

26.Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

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

Progress
037 /45

Progress
038 /45

Progress
039 /45

Progress
040 /45

Progress
041 /45

Progress
042 /45

Progress
043 /45

Progress
044 /45

Progress
045 /45

Ace the DMV Exam on
Your First Attempt