DMV Columbia Learner’s Practice Test

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1.When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.

Sit as far back as possible on the bike.

Not talk or move unnecessarily

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2.A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.

A test of the turn signals.

A paint inspection.

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3.When entering a turn, it is best to:

Change gears before the turn.

Change gears during the turn.

Take the motorcycle out of gear.

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4.You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.

If traffic is light.

If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

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5.What does this sign mean?

No left turn

No U-turn

No right turn

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6.When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.

Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

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7.When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should:

Ride a little faster than you normally would.

Start slowing earlier than you normally would.

Merge into smaller gaps of traffic than you normally would.

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8.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride on the right side of the lane.

Ride on the edge of the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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9.Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

The left portion

The middle portion

The right portion

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10.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.

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11.To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:

Increase your following distance.

Turn off your turn signal after you complete a turn or lane change.

Use your horn only in emergency situations.

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12.When riding, jackets and pants should:

Fit loosely enough to allow the wind to catch the fabric.

Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind.

Be tight enough to prevent you from moving freely.

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13.The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.

Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.

Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

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14.When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

First gear

Neutral.

Third gear

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15.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.

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16.What does an integrated braking system do?

It links the front and rear brakes together when the rear brake is applied.

It knows when to brake automatically by understanding your riding habits.

It is connected to the gears and applies the brake when downshifting.

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17.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.

Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.

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18.If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.

A short-sleeved shirt.

Darkly-colored clothing.

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19.To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

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20.When approaching an intersection, a motorcyclist should not:

Choose a lane position that increases their visibility.

Speed up to cross the intersection quickly.

Cover the clutch and brakes to reduce their reaction time.

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

Avoid making sudden moves, as doing so could cause a skid.

Travel on the shoulder to be out of the way of traffic.

Use only the rear brake because the front brake is ineffective on slippery surfaces.

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22.If passing another vehicle:

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

You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.

You must observe the posted speed limit.

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23.Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.

Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.

Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.

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24.Having only one alcoholic drink before riding:

Will not lead to a DUI conviction.

Will never affect your riding skills.

Can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

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25.How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

They provide a more narrow view of the road.

They provide a wider view of the road.

They provide a better view of the road.

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26.The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.

Maintain eye contact.

Wave at drivers.

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27.Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.

The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking.

The brake controls do not work in turns.

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28.The best footwear for motorcyclists are:

Sneakers.

Sturdy boots.

Sandals.

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29.If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:

Assume all controls are in the same location as they are on your motorcycle.

Immediately take it out on the highway.

Get familiar with it in a controlled area.

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30.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Often balance out.

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

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31.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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32.If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Speed up to get over the surface faster.

Exaggerate the zigzag motion to get the attention of other drivers.

Maintain a steady speed and ride straight across the grooves or gratings.

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33.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How quickly the alcohol is consumed

How often the person consumes alcohol

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34.What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?

The traffic light is about to change to red.

The traffic light is about to change to green.

Stop and wait for traffic to pass.

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35.When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?

The right

The center

The left

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36.There is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic:

On the highway.

At intersections.

On rural roads.

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37.When motorcyclists ride in a group:

Inexperienced riders should lead the group.

Inexperienced riders should be near the front of the group.

Inexperienced riders should be in the back of the group.

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38.When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:

Less time than usual to stop and speed up.

The same amount of time to stop and speed up as it usually does.

More time than usual to stop and speed up.

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39.When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.

Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.

Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.

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40.Footrests:

May be shared by the driver and passenger

Are required for the driver and passenger

Are not required

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41.To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always:

Lean in the direction of the curve.

Slow down in the turn.

Turn by using only the handle bars.

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42.It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain.

Pavement will be especially slippery.

Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather.

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43.If wearing a jacket for protection while riding in hot weather, you should:

Take frequent breaks to cool off.

Remove the jacket to stay cool while in the sun.

Keep the jacket on to protect you from the heat.

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44.When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

Create an angle with the curb that is between 45 and 90 degrees.

Be parked without a wheel or fender touching the curb.

Be parked parallel to the curb.

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45.When passing a row of parked cars, you should:

Ride on the left side of the lane.

Ride wherever you are most comfortable.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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1.When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

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2.A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

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3.When entering a turn, it is best to:

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4.You should maintain an increased following distance:

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5.What does this sign mean?

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6.When riding at night, you should:

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7.When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should:

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8.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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9.Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

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10.When riding during the day, you should:

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11.To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:

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12.When riding, jackets and pants should:

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13.The best lane position for a motorcycle:

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14.When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

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

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16.What does an integrated braking system do?

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17.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

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18.If riding during the day, you should wear:

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