Motorcycle Test 1

1.Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

About 10 percent

About 25 percent

Over 50 percent

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2.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.

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3.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

Dry concrete

A gravel road

A patch of leaves

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4.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Reduce your speed.

Use only the rear brake.

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5.It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.

Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.

Not ride at night.

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

Inspected closely.

Replaced.

Sold to another rider.

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

About 25 percent

About 50 percent

About 70 percent

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8.When riding at night, you should travel:

More slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.

At the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.

Faster than you would during the day under similar conditions.

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9.A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

Wearing darkly-colored clothing.

Turning off their headlight.

Wearing brightly-colored clothing.

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10.A helmet should not:

Meet U.S. DOT standards.

Be without obvious defects.

Have been previously worn in an accident.

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11.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.

It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.

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12.When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.

Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.

Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.

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13.Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

Goggles

A face shield

A windshield

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14.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use both brakes simultaneously.

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15.When making an ordinary stop, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.

Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.

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16.If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

Ride down the center of the lane.

Increase your speed.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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17.Pairing up while riding in a group is:

Encouraged to save space.

Encouraged to keep the group together.

Discouraged because it limits riders' escape routes.

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18.A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Is not recommended.

Is required.

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

Wet pavement

Dry pavement

Lane markings

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20.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.

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21.Engine braking:

Is illegal.

Is slowing down by turning the engine off.

Is slowing down by downshifting.

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22.The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

Has long, loose laces.

Has short heels.

Has tall heels.

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

Increase your speed.

Use only the front brake.

Avoid making sudden moves.

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

A jacket

Boots

A stocking cap

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25.The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.

In front of the right footrest.

Behind the left footrest.

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26.Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake

Using both brakes

Using the center lane

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27.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

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28.When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.

Stay well behind the vehicle.

Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.

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29.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 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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30.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 immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

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31.If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

Release and re-apply the rear brake.

Keep it locked until you completely stop.

Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

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32.Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

Warning

Service

Regulatory

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33.A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.

Not look ahead while riding.

Wear dark clothes.

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

Use your high beam headlight.

Use your low beam headlight.

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

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35.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.

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

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.

Follow other vehicles closely.

Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

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37.A DOT-approved helmet:

Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.

Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.

Is usually uncomfortable.

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38.A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

You may not find a parking spot.

A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.

Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.

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39.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.

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40.If in a no passing zone:

A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.

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41.Who must wear a helmet while riding in Colorado?

All passengers

Passengers under the age of 18

Passengers riding with an operator under age 18

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42.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.

Only have one set of footrests.

Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.

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43.When someone follows you too closely, you should:

Speed up.

Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.

Change lanes and let them pass.

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

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

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45.During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used.

Be used on its high beam setting.

Be used on its low beam setting.

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