Idaho DMV Permit Practice Test | ID FREE Bike Knowledge Test 5

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1.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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2.If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.

Experience a more stable ride.

Unintentionally leave the road.

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3.What does this sign mean?

Two-way traffic

Right lane ends

Merge

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4.The best footwear for motorcyclists are:

Sneakers.

Sturdy boots.

Sandals.

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5.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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6.Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.When riding, you should wear:

Bright clothing.

Dark clothing.

Clothes that are uncomfortable.

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13.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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14.If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

Continue to use the mechanical turn signals.

Honk their horn to inform other drivers of any upcoming turns.

Use hand signals.

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15.Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

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16.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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17.If traveling with a load, the load should be:

Secured as low as possible.

Secured as high as possible.

Attached to a sissy bar.

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18.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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19.Which of the following is not recommended as protective apparel for motorcycle users?

Long pants

Gloves

A baseball cap

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20.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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21.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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22.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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23.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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24.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to be seen.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Invite other road users into your lane.

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25.The faster you drink alcohol:

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.

The faster the alcohol accumulates in your body.

The less the alcohol affects your body.

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26.Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.

Closed.

Covered.

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27.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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28.If your motorcycle does not trigger a traffic control device, what should you do?

Wait one complete cycle before yielding to other traffic and proceeding through the red light with caution.

Back up and re-approach the area to try to trigger the signal.

Flag down a police officer to tell them that the light will not change.

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29.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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30.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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31.Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?

Accelerate through the turn.

Reduce your speed before turning.

Lean into the turn.

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32.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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33.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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34.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear:

Face or eye protection.

A baseball cap.

Sneakers.

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

White lines.

Yellow lines.

Road signs.

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37.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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38.If vehicles are present on both sides of you motorcycle, which lane position is usually the best option?

Left

Right

Center

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39.Reflective clothing:

Should be worn only at night.

Should be worn only during the day.

Should be worn both day and night.

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40.Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.

Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.

Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

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41.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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42.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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43.When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

Black, or another dark color.

Warm.

Made of leather or synthetic materials.

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44.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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45.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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1.How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

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2.If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

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3.What does this sign mean?

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4.The best footwear for motorcyclists are:

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

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6.Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

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7.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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

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

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

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11.Mirrors on motorcycles:

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12.When riding, you should wear:

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13.To swerve correctly, you should:

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14.If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

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15.Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

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

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17.If traveling with a load, the load should be:

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

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