Motorcycle Test 10

1.When braking, you should:

First apply the front brake, then the rear.

First apply the rear brake, then the front.

Use both brakes at the same time.

Use brakes in any order.

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2.Face shields and goggles:

Will likely never need to be replaced.

Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.

Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.

Should not allow air to pass through.

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3.When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.

A good leather jacket.

Sturdy boots.

A good understanding of motorcycle laws.

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4.When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:

The helmet is DOT-compliant.

The helmet looks nice.

The helmet fits snugly.

The helmet does not have any defects.

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5.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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6.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.

So you can tailgate.

To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

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7.Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.

Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.

Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.

Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

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8.Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.

One second

Two seconds

Three seconds

Four seconds

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9.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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10.Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.

A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.

Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.

It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.

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11.More than half of all crashes:

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

Are caused by faulty ignition systems.

Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.

Happen at night.

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12.When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

Signal and use your mirrors.

Turn your head and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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13.Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

A gravel road

Dry pavement

Mud

Lane markings

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14.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Avoid surface hazards.

Prevent access to an escape route.

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15.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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16.A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Cannot tip over.

Can tip over if making a turn too fast.

Is designed to take corners at any speed.

Should not be used for loading items.

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17.To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.

Allow clear views to both sides.

Be airtight.

Fasten securely.

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18.When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.

Infrequently.

Only when riding in the city.

Every time.

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19.When deciding on a lane position, you should:

Always ride in the center portion of the lane.

Always ride in the left portion of the lane.

Always ride in the right portion of the lane.

Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.

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20.You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.

About once every 10 rides.

Once a month.

Once a season.

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21.When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.

You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.

The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.

You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

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22.When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.

Is about to stop.

Plans to turn right.

Is about to slow down.

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23.A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.

Boots with tall heels.

Leather gloves.

Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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24.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.

Cars leaving their parking spaces.

Oncoming traffic.

Noise.

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25.When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.

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

Warning

Service

Regulatory

Speed limit

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27.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

One

Three to four

Six

More than eight

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28.For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

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29.If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.

It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.

You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

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30.How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

They make you drowsy.

They make you more alert.

They make you hungry.

They make you unable to concentrate.

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31.______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact

Using a turn signal

Following another vehicle

Nothing

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32.An experienced rider:

Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.

Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.

Weaves within the lane to be more visible.

Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.

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33.Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.

Made of wool.

Not pre-curved.

Unsafe for the rider.

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34.Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.

Accelerating.

Swerving.

Turning.

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35.Where is the horn button usually located?

By the left handgrip

By the right handgrip

By the left footrest

By the right footrest

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36.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Use only the front brake.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

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37.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.

Cars leaving their parking spaces.

Oncoming traffic.

Noise.

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38.Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Your motorcycle may stall.

You might go too fast.

Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.

The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.

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39.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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40.When you are stopped, you:

Should remain in neutral.

Should remain in first gear.

Should remain in fifth gear.

Can remain in any gear.

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41.If drinking alcohol, you should:

Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.

Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.

Not ride.

Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.

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42.Braking in a turn is:

Easier than braking on a straightaway.

More difficult than braking on a straightaway.

Done safely by using the front brake only.

Done safely by using the rear brake only.

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43.If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.

Maintain your speed to improve traction.

Not worry about the road conditions.

Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

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44.When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.

Stay toward the left side of your lane.

Look to your left frequently.

Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

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45.Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader

The riders just behind the leader

The rider in back

The oldest rider

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