Motorcycle Test 4

1.When riding at night:

Only ride in the left portion of the lane to better see around other vehicles ahead.

Ride closely to the vehicle in front of you to most effectively use their headlights.

Reduce your speed to increase your chances of avoiding an unexpected hazard.

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2.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece

Leather

Denim

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3.When being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

Right

Center

Left

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4.When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.

Riding in pairs.

A staggered formation

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5.When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured as high as possible.

Secured as low as possible.

Secured on a sissy bar.

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6.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always wear a jacket.

Only wear a jacket at night.

Only wear a jacket if it is cold outside.

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7.To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcycle rider should:

Maintain an adequate space cushion.

Ride very slowly.

Ride the centerline.

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8.When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.

The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.

Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.

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9.Passengers should:

Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.

Never hold onto the rider.

Not lean into any turn.

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10.If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

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11.Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.

Stay loose when released.

Snap back when released.

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12.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.

You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.

You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

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

Ride in the center of the lane.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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

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14.__________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

Tailgating

Inappropriately sounding a horn

Communicating with other drivers

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15.When riding in a group, riders should:

All maintain safe following distances.

Follow each other as closely as possible.

Not worry about distances between members.

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16.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Turn your head and shoulders to improve your view.

Turn your shoulders, but not your head.

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17.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots because a motorcycle is usually smaller than a car

Are not required.

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18.Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white

Blue, black, gray, and purple

Orange, red, yellow, and green

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19.If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.

You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.

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20.Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Get off the roadway.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Ride faster.

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21.Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.

Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

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22.During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.

The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.

The motorcycle should not lean.

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23.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots.

Are not required.

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24.When you are being passed on the left, you should:

Speed up.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

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25.Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.

Provide a wide view of the road behind you.

Are illegal.

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26.Which brake is more powerful on a motorcycle?

The front brake

The rear brake

Both brakes are equally powerful.

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27.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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28.If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

Increase.

Decrease.

Be the same as it normally would be.

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29.To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcycle rider should:

Maintain an adequate space cushion.

Ride very slowly.

Ride the centerline.

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30.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

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31.When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass

Speed up.

Not change how you are riding.

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32.To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.

Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding.

Wave your arms while riding.

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33.Locking your brakes can:

Be helpful in most situations.

Improve steering.

Cause control problems.

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34.When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.

Increase your following distance.

Decrease your following distance.

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35.When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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36.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Protects your face, but not your eyes.

Protects your eyes, but not your whole face.

Helps protect your whole face.

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37.Which material provides the best protection in the case of a crash?

Denim

Leather or synthetic materials

Wool

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38.When slowing or stopping a motorcycle, you should:

Not change gears.

Shift up through the gears.

Shift down through the gears.

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39.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always wear a jacket.

Only wear a jacket at night.

Only wear a jacket if it is cold outside.

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40.When riding in a group on a straight road, motorcyclists should:

Ride in a single-file formation.

Pair up.

Stagger their formation.

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41.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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42.If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of your lane.

In the right portion of your lane.

In the center of your lane.

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43.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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44.If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:

Hold the handle grips firmly and stay off the brakes.

Shift your weight toward the good wheel and brake normally

Brake on the good wheel while immediately pulling off the road.

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45.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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