Motorcycle Test 7

1.When riding behind another driver, you should ride:

In the portion of the lane that puts you in their rearview mirror.

In a lane to their left.

In the far right portion of the lane.

Behind the right tire of their vehicle.

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2.When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:

Brakes.

Seat.

Suspension.

Brake light.

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3.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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4.What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain

Loosening the chain

Using the throttle more

Applying the rear brake

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5.When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

Five seconds.

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6.Wearing a helmet:

Increases the chance of neck injury.

Reduces the chance of neck injury.

Improves your chances of surviving an accident.

Makes it difficult to see.

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7.If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:

Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.

Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.

Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.

Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.

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8.If you must ride over an object in the road, you should not:

Slow down before reaching the object.

Make sure your motorcycle is straight up and down.

Rise slightly off your seat.

Speed up as you are about to hit the object.

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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.For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

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11.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.

Release the front brake and not use the front brake.

Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.

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

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12.When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

Signal and use your mirrors.

Turn your head and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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13.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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14.Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.

Riding conditions are normal.

The roadway is wet.

You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

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

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

Quickly brake.

Close the throttle to slow down.

Accelerate quickly.

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16.If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.

Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.

The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.

Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

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17.Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

Slow to a safe speed before turning.

When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.

Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.

Avoid looking at other vehicles.

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18.When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

One seconds.

Two seconds.

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19.When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.

Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.

Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.

Not weave between the cars.

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20.While sitting on your motorcycle before beginning your ride, you should check all of the following, except:

The brake levers.

The throttle.

The horn.

The paint.

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

Approaching a police officer.

Someone is following too closely.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

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22.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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23.You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.

Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.

Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.

Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

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24.To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.

Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.

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25.When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.

The heavier items should go toward the rear.

Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.

Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

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26.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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27.When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.

Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.

Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

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28.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.

Anywhere within the group.

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29.If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.

Release the rear brake and down shift.

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30.If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick the dog away.

Ride alongside the dog.

Stop until the dog loses interest.

Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.

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31.Taking a turn too fast:

Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.

Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.

Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.

Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.

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32.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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33.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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34.You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

Always

Usually

Frequently

Seldom

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35.Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.

Is usually safe for beginning riders.

Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.

Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.

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36.When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

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37.When riding in a group, you should:

Never use a staggered formation.

Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.

Not use your mirrors.

Not tailgate other riders within the group.

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38.A windshield:

Is a good substitute for a face shield.

Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.

Is required on all motorcycles.

Should be used on windy days.

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39.Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.

Are never serious.

Rarely cause injuries.

Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

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40.Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes

Full-length pants

Shorts

Full-fingered gloves

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41.A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Twice a month.

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42.When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.

A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.

Parking meters.

Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

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43.Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

Wearing a helmet.

Wearing a leather jacket.

Using the rear brake only.

Wearing goggles.

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44.To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

Free of scratches.

Resistant to penetration.

Able to fasten securely.

Airtight.

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45.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.

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