DMV Columbia Learner’s Practice Test

Motorcycle Test 5

01/45

1.When carrying a passenger, you should:

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger

Ride as you would without a passenger.

Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.

Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
01 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

02/45

2.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

AAP

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
02 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

03/45

3.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
03 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

04/45

4.As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.

Sit as far forward as possible.

Maintain a large space between themselves and you.

Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
04 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

05/45

5.An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Restricts the field of vision.

Is usually uncomfortable.

Does not have any markings or tags.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
05 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

06/45

6.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Avoid surface hazards.

Prevent access to an escape route.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
06 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

07/45

7.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.

Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.

Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.

Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
07 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

08/45

8.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 effectively as goggles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
08 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

09/45

9.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

Side effects from the drinking may still remain.

You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
09 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

010/45

10.To swerve correctly:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
010 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

011/45

11.Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be

The owner’s manual.

A book about motorcycles.

A former owner.

Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
011 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

012/45

12.During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used.

Be used on its high beam setting.

Be used on its low beam setting.

Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
012 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

013/45

13.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Are caused by worn tires.

Happen in the dark.

Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
013 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

014/45

14.If you are not travelling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.

The horn may go off.

Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.

Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
014 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

015/45

15.A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.

Will never happen.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
015 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

016/45

16.During the day, you should:

Not ride with your headlight on.

Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.

Always ride with your headlight on.

Use your headlight if you think it helps.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
016 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

017/45

17.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
017 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

018/45

18.If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.

Slow down before contact.

Lean the motorcycle.

Stay seated on the motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
018 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

019/45

19.When riding, you should:

Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.

Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.

Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.

Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
019 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

020/45

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

Be visible to other drivers.

Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.

Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.

Ride on the shoulder.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
020 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

021/45

21.Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?

The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.

The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.

The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.

The helmet looks cool

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
021 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

022/45

22.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.

By using only the front brake.

By allowing the front tire to lock up.

By using both the front and rear brakes.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
022 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

023/45

23.The best lane position is:

The one that lets you travel the fastest.

The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.

The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.

The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
023 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

024/45

24.When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.

There is more traction available for stopping

Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.

Stopping should never be attempted.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
024 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

025/45

25.For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely.

Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.

Should only partially cover your arms and legs.

Should be made of wool.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
025 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

026/45

26.If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.

Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.

Not be concerned about your placement.

Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
026 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

027/45

27.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
027 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

028/45

28.A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.

Upshfting.

Cross-shifting.

Rolling on the throttle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
028 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

029/45

29.If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

Most people aren’t used to using mirrors.

Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.

Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.

It can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
029 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

030/45

30.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
030 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

031/45

31.When passing another vehicle:

The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.

The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.

The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.

The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
031 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

032/45

32.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
032 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

033/45

33.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
033 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

034/45

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

Using only the front brake

Using both brakes

Using the center lane

Maintaining or increasing your speed

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
034 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

035/45

35.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.

Look through the turn to where you want to go.

Turn your entire body to see through the turn

Increase your speed before the turn.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
035 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

036/45

36.If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Gradually brake.

Accelerate.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Downshift.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
036 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

037/45

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

Heavy shoes

Full-length pants

Shorts

Full-fingered gloves

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
037 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

038/45

38.If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.

Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.

Effects from the alcohol may still remain.

You will be fine as long as you ride slowly

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
038 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

039/45

39.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
039 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

040/45

40.In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.06 percent

0.08 percent

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
040 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

041/45

41.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
041 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

042/45

42.When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.

Stay toward the left side of your lane.

Look to your left frequently.

Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
042 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

043/45

43.An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.

Looks good.

Does not have a chin strap.

Protects the wearer's hearing.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
043 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

044/45

44.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.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
044 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

045/45

45.Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.

Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.

Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.

Are too small to have blind spots.

Correct! Wrong!

Sign Up/Sign In now to view your test results

Sign In

Sign Up to Unlock more Questions

Motorcycle Test 5

01/45

1.When carrying a passenger, you should:

Progress 01 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

02/45

2.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

Progress 02 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

03/45

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

Progress 03 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

04/45

4.As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Progress 04 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

05/45

5.An approved helmet:

Progress 05 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

06/45

6.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Progress 06 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

07/45

7.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Progress 07 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

08/45

8.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Progress 08 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

09/45

9.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

Progress 09 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

010/45

10.To swerve correctly:

Progress 010 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

011/45

11.Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be

Progress 011 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

012/45

12.During the day, your headlight should:

Progress 012 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

013/45

13.More than half of all crashes:

Progress 013 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

014/45

14.If you are not travelling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Progress 014 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

015/45

15.A driver making eye contact with you:

Progress 015 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

016/45

16.During the day, you should:

Progress 016 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

017/45

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

Progress 017 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

018/45

18.If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Progress 018 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

019/45

19.When riding, you should:

Progress 019 /45

Motorcycle Test 5

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