Motorcycle Test 7

1.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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2.If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:

Continue to apply the front brake.

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.

Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

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3.What does a traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow mean?

Drivers must come to a complete stop.

Drivers may proceed through the intersection with caution.

Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic.

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4.You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A baseball cap.

Comfortable shoes.

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5.While riding, you should wear:

Hearing protection to prevent damage from long-term exposure to engine and wind noise.

A helmet to protect your hearing

A baseball cap.

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6.A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.

Allow them to get in front of you.

Make gestures at them.

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7.When changing lanes:

Your mirrors can adequately show you your surroundings.

Do a head check in addition to using your mirrors.

Activate your turn signal and immediately move to the right or left.

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8.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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9.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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10.When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.

Speed up.

Not change how you are riding.

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11.How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

In a staggered formation

In pairs

One at a time

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12.A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering suddenly feels:

Heavy.

Loose.

Soft.

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13.When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.

Hanging loosely.

On the footrests.

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14.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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15.Footrests:

May be shared by the driver and passenger

Are required for the driver and passenger

Are not required

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16.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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17.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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18.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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19.A motorcycle’s brake light is _________ a passenger vehicle’s brake light.

More noticeable than

Just as noticeable as

Not as noticeable as

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20.A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.

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

Can become a hazard to the rider.

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21.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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22.If you have a passenger aboard your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride at speeds that are slower than usual.

Allow more distance to stop than usual.

Tell the passenger to hold onto the back of the bike.

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23.When braking on a motorcycle:

The rear brake should be applied first.

The front brake should be applied first.

The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

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24.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride more slowly than the speed limit.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Cover the clutch and the brakes.

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25.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots.

Are not required.

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26.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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27.To control a motorcycle well, you should:

Use your arms to hold yourself up.

Keep your knees against the gas tank.

Sit so your arms are straight when reaching for the handlebars.

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28.You should always perform a head check before:

Changing lanes.

Merging onto a freeway.

Passing another vehicle.

All of the above.

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

Orange

Yellow

Brown

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30.You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.

Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.

Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

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31.As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:

Need to shift up through the gears.

Need to shift down through the gears.

Need to put the motorcycle into neutral.

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32.The risk of a head or neck injury is reduced:

By wearing a helmet.

By riding more slowly.

By reading the owner’s manual.

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33.In Idaho, you are considered legally intoxicated if you are under the age of 21 and have a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.02 percent.

0.04 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.1 percent.

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34.Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

Fits snugly.

Is clean.

Looks cool.

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35.A rider's boots or shoes should:

Be below their ankles.

Cover their ankles.

Be made of a soft, pliable material.

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36.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

You heard a loud noise.

A discharge of air can be seen.

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37.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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38.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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39.When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.

The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right

Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

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40.You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Every week.

Once a month.

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41.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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42.When turning, you should:

Move your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head, not your shoulders, to look through the turn.

Turn your head and shoulders to look through the turn.

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43.When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Ride within the posted speed limits.

Exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass, but not by more than 10 mph.

Pass more than one vehicle at a time.

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44.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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45.Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of

About an hour after

About two hours after

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