Idaho DMV Permit Practice Test | ID FREE Bike Knowledge Test 6

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1.A street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:

Front and rear brakes.

Turn signals.

A windshield wiper.

Two mirrors.

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2.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Speed up.

Get off the roadway.

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3.A motorcycle needs:

Less frequent attention than a car.

More frequent attention than a car.

To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.

To be serviced only at a dealer.

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4.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

On short trips.

On long trips.

After at least an hour of riding.

After more than 8 hours of riding.

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5.If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

Ride down the center of the lane.

Increase your speed.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Pull onto the shoulder of the road.

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6.Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

Taking the turn too fast.

Lanes that are too narrow.

Not knowing how to steer.

Lanes that are too wide.

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7.Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be seen easily.

Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.

Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.

Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

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8.A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Is not recommended.

Is required.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

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9.How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?

Try to make eye contact with other drivers.

Make sure you always ride using your headlight.

Wave your arms.

Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.

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10.You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.

When it is sunny outside.

When it is colder than usual.

When you are following other motorcycles.

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11.A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

In a staggered formation.

In a pyramid formation.

One at a time.

In a splintered formation.

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12.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Cover the clutch and the brakes.

Pull in the clutch when turning.

Ride under the speed limit.

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13.In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.

Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.

Is not important.

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14.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Does not protect your face as effectively as goggles.

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15.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.

Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.

Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.

Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

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16.It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.

Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.

Not ride at night.

Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

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17.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Happen at night.

Are caused by worn tires.

Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.

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18.Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather

Denim

Wool

Polyester

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19.In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.06 percent

0.08 percent

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20.To achieve maximum braking, the rider should:

Lock the rear wheel.

Lock the front wheel.

Lock both wheels.

Not lock either wheel.

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21.Riding directly alongside another vehicle:

Can place you in the driver's blind spot.

Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.

Is safe because it limits your escape routes.

Should only be done during the day.

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22.When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.

Single-file.

Staggered.

Passing.

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23.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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24.As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.

Sit as far forward as possible.

Maintain a large space between themselves and you.

Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

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25.How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.

Cars need a little longer to stop.

Motorcycles need longer to stop.

Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

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26.A helmet should not:

Meet U.S. DOT standards.

Fit snugly.

Be without obvious defects.

Have been previously worn in an accident.

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27.When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

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

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

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28.The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.

Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.

Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.

Should be the only brake you use.

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29.Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

Warning

Service

Regulatory

Speed limit

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30.Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.

Reduce your speed.

Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.

Increase your following distance.

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31.A motorcycle rider can reduce the risk of head and neck injuries:

By wearing a helmet.

By wearing a face shield.

By wearing goggles.

By wearing sunglasses.

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32.When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.

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33.Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent

40 percent

60 percent

80 percent

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34.When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.

Objects being thrown from other vehicles.

Blasts of wind.

Headlights.

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35.A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.

Eliminates your ability to change direction.

Will usually correct itself.

Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

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36.Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.

Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.

Mirrors are never accurate.

Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

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37.When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:

The left portion.

The center portion.

The right portion.

The left or right portions.

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38.To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

Dress warmly.

Limit the distance traveled in a day.

Take frequent rest breaks.

Take artificial stimulants.

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39.When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Staggered

Single-file

Paired up

Riding three across a lane

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40.If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Roll on the throttle.

Hold the handle grips loosely.

Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.

Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.

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41.When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

Perform one action, then the other.

Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.

Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.

Not perform either action.

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

Increase your speed.

Exit the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Ride in the center of the lane.

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43.When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

Maintain a longer following distance.

Increase their speed.

Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

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44.When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:

See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.

See only the lane behind you.

See only the lane next to you.

See most of your helmet.

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45.Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

Wear darkly-colored clothing.

Wear brightly-colored clothing.

Not ride during the day.

Look for safer routes.

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1.A street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:

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2.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

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3.A motorcycle needs:

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4.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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5.If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

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6.Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

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7.Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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8.A face shield:

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9.How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?

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10.You should use a larger cushion of space:

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11.A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

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12.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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13.In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

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14.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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15.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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16.It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

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17.More than half of all crashes:

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