Motorcycle Test 2

1.In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.

Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.

Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

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2.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.

Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

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3.When taking a curve while riding in a group, you should be in:

A single-file formation.

Pairs.

A staggered formation.

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4.Noise created by wind:

Is easy to get used to.

May cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is never a danger.

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5.Wearing which of the following colors will make you less visible to other motorists?

Orange

Yellow

Brown

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6.When making a U-turn:

The front and rear brakes need to be used at the same time.

Do not use the front brake because it could cause the bike to tip over.

Use the front brake to increase stability of the motorcycle.

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7.If possible, do not ride directly next to another vehicle because:

Another driver may want to use your lane to pass.

You may be in the vehicle’s blind spot.

You may have access to escape routes.

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8.A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.

Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.

Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

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

Not make sudden movements, if possible.

Handle your motorcycle roughly.

Use only your front brake.

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10.If you have only one drink before riding:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

It can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

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11.Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

A gravel road

A paved driveway

Dry pavement

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12.When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:

Apply both brakes at the same time.

Use only the front brake.

Use only the rear brake.

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13.When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror.

To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror.

To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window.

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

Provide you with an escape route.

Help you receive wind blasts.

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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15.When the lights on this sign are flashing, what should you do?

Stop and wait until the train passes.

Proceed with caution.

Turn around and find an alternate route

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16.Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:

White lines.

Yellow lines.

Road signs.

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17.What does this sign mean?

Vehicles will be entering the roadway.

Signal ahead.

Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

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18.When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:

In the outside of the curve.

In the inside of the curve.

Where you can most safely handle road and traffic conditions.

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19.Who is required to wear a helmet on a moving motorcycle?

Only passengers

All motorcycle riders and passengers

No one

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20.When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.

Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.

You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

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21.To help others see your motorcycle, you should:

Use your headlight.

Weave in your lane.

Maintain eye contact with other road users

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22.When changing lanes, you should:

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.

Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.

Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder.

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23.The best way to avoid fatigue when riding your motorcycle on a long trip is to:

Take frequent breaks to rest.

Ride as fast as possible.

Take artificial stimulants.

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24.Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.

To watch for pedestrians ahead.

To look for dark clouds that may indicate poor weather conditions.

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25.If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers.

Adjust your speed accordingly.

Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.

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26.If you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane

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27.The front brake:

Should only be used in an emergency.

Should be used with the rear brake.

Is unsafe to use.

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28.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.

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29.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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30.How should you brake?

With the front brake only

With the rear brake only

With both brakes

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31.What does this sign mean?

Slippery when wet

Lanes shift

Yield

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32.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use only your front brake.

Use only your rear brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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33.After riding over an object on the road, you should:

Continue riding because the danger has passed.

Pull to the side of the road and check your tires and rims for damage.

Stop to remove the object from the road.

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34.Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

You have space to maneuver.

You have limited escape route options.

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35.When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.

Ride on the right side of your lane.

Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

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36.A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles

You will be able to stop quickly.

You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

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37.Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.

Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.

Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

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38.When wearing a helmet at the time of a crash, a rider is:

Less likely to survive than a person who is not wearing helmet.

Just as likely to survive as a person not wearing a helmet.

More likely to survive than a person not wearing helmet.

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39.How can you tell if your motorcycle fits you?

Your feet should reach the ground while you are seated on the motorcycle

When standing next to the motorcycle, the seat should be no more than 10 inches above your waist.

The handlebars should be above your head when you are seated.

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40.Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake

The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.

Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful.

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41.When riding a motorcycle, your feet should be:

On the footrests for balance.

Pointed with your toes aiming downward.

Relaxed.

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42.When being passed, moving to the part of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be farther away from the passing vehicle.

Is not recommended because it invites the other driver to move back into your lane too early.

Is not encouraged or discouraged as it has no impact on safety.

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43.A solid white line on the side of the road indicates:

No parking is permitted.

The right edge of a traffic lane.

Traffic must merge.

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44.When choosing a helmet, you should ensure that it:

Has no cracks or defects.

Looks nice.

Fits loosely.

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45.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.

Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.

Should be avoided at all times.

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