Motorcycle Test 9

1.Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.

Requires little traction.

Is a slow maneuver.

Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

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2.Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.

Be worn only during the day.

Be worn only at night.

Be worn day and night.

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3.Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.

Farther away.

Faster.

Narrower.

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4.If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Ride alongside the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

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5.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion.

Brake later than usual.

Ride a little more slowly than usual.

Ride a little faster than usual.

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6.When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:

The left side of the lane.

The center of the lane.

The right side of the lane.

Either the right or center portions of the lane.

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7.When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.

Avoid sudden moves.

Use both brakes.

Brake quickly.

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8.Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

A leather jacket

Boots that go over the ankle

A baseball cap that fits snugly

Gloves

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9.The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.

Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.

Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.

Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

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10.Which of the following provides the best protection?

Sunglasses

Windshield

Goggles

Face shield

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11.You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.

Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.

Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.

Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

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12.The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.

Read books on motorcycle safety.

Ask others about how to ride more safely.

Watch training videos.

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13.The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.

Your right foot.

Your left hand.

Your left foot.

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14.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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15.What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain

Loosening the chain

Using the throttle more

Applying the rear brake

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16.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.

Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.

No, jackets get in the way of steering.

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17.A three-wheeled motorcycle:

Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Should not be operated in curves.

Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.

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18.When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.

Stay on the outside of the lane.

Change your path as needed.

Use the shoulder.

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19.When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.

Start slowing earlier than you would normally.

Increase your following distance.

Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

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20.If in a no passing zone:

A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.

A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.

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21.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Use only your mirrors.

Only move your eyes, not your head.

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22.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Use only the front brake.

Reduce your speed.

Use only the rear brake.

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23.Fatigue can be increased by:

Stopping frequently.

Riding in cool weather.

Being comfortable during your ride.

Starting a ride late in the day.

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24.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections

On highways

On rural roads

In parking lots

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25.When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.

Should not cover your arms or legs completely.

Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.

Can provide protection in the event of a crash.

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26.A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.

Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.

Connects the rear brake to a foot control.

Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

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27.Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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28.Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

Orange

Black

Brown

Deep blue

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29.When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.

A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.

Parking meters.

Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

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30.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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31.Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:

The spokes.

The tire tread.

The seat fabric.

The lights.

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32.What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder

Riding under the speed limit

Wearing a helmet

Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

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33.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.

In front of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

Beside the leader.

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34.If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:

In the left portion of the lane.

In the center portion of the lane.

In the right portion of the lane.

On the shoulder.

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35.A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.

Upshifting.

Cross-shifting.

Rolling on the throttle.

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36.During the day, you should:

Not ride with your headlight on.

Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.

Always ride with your headlight on.

Use your headlight if you think it helps.

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37.Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:

Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.

They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.

Mirrors are not really helpful.

They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.

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38.Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

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39.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Are caused by worn tires.

Happen in the dark.

Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

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40.Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How fast the alcohol is consumed

The drinker's body weight

How often the drinker consumes alcohol

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41.To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

Always ride under the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Pull the clutch when turning.

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42.Mirror checks:

Are unimportant.

Should only be done on long trips.

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

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43.If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.

You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.

The driver will most likely assume you are there.

You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

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44.How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Swerve from side to side in your lane.

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45.If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Gradually brake.

Accelerate.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Downshift.

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