Motorcycle Test 8

1.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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2.When riding a motorcycle, your feet should be:

On the footrests for balance.

Pointed with your toes aiming downward.

Relaxed.

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3.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear half-fingered gloves.

Wear full-fingered gloves.

Not wear gloves.

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

Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.

Ignore them.

Increase your speed.

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5.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.

Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.

Swerve around the animal.

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6.The key to making a quick turn is to:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.

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7.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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8.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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9.When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.

Focus only on what is behind you.

Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

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10.When choosing a jacket for protection, you should ensure that it:

Fits loosely and flaps in the wind.

Fits snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind.

Is it not made of leather or another sturdy material.

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11.If a motorcycle fits a rider, all of the following are true, except:

The rider's feet can reach the ground while they are seated.

The controls are easy for the rider to reach and operate.

The handle grips are above the rider's head while they are seated.

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12.When passing a vehicle, you:

May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.

Must not exceed the speed limit.

Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.

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13.What does this sign mean?

Railroad crossing ahead

Yield

Reduce speed

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14.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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15.What can remove alcohol from a person's system?

Time

Coffee

Exercise

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

Has no cracks or defects.

Looks nice.

Fits loosely.

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17.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At an intersection

On the highway

On any road

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18.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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19.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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20.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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21.A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Encourage the tailgater to pass by slowing down or changing lanes.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore the tailgater.

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22.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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23.On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?

The front brake

The rear brake

The emergency brake

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24.The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:

Look well ahead of your motorcycle.

Avoid high-density traffic areas.

Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit.

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25.Taking a turn too fast can cause a rider to:

Accidentally end up in another lane of traffic.

Get through the turn faster.

Keep control of their motorcycle.

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26.When riding, you should wear boots or shoes that:

Cover your ankles.

Have long heels.

Have long and loose laces.

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27.Most motorcycle crashes occur:

In broad daylight.

At dusk.

At night

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28.A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right

The center

The left

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29.When riding behind a car, travelling 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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30.A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.

Takes about an hour.

Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

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

A gravel road

A paved driveway

Dry pavement

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32.A "wobble," or a sudden shaking of the front wheel and handle bars, can usually be traced to:

Incorrect tire pressure or uneven loading.

Improperly tightening the front wheel to the frame.

Hitting an object with the front tire.

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33.There may be less traction available for braking when:

A motorcycle is leaning.

A motorcycle is straight up and down.

A motorcycle is on dry pavement.

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34.A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.

The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.

The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

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35.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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36.When cars are merging from an entrance ramp:

A motorcyclist should assume the entering drivers see them.

A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them.

A motorcyclist should stop.

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37.As a rider, you can lessen your chances of being involved in an accident by:

Not looking ahead for hazards.

Refraining from using turn signals, as doing so could distract other drivers.

Being visible to other drivers.

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38.One problem with a motorcyclist riding directly next to another vehicle is that:

The other vehicle may block the motorcyclist's escape route.

The motorcyclist can be easily seen by other drivers.

The motorcyclist may not be able to read signs on the side of the road.

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39.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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40.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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41.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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42.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position

The right position

There is no single best lane position.

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43.To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.

Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.

Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

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44.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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45.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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