Motorcycle Test 7

1.If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

Other drivers may not see you.

You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.

Other drivers may try to share your lane.

You may run off the road.

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2.An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Restricts the field of vision.

Is usually uncomfortable.

Does not have any markings or tags.

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3.One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.

The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

Maintenance will be costly.

Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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4.The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About 25 percent

About 50 percent

About 70 percent

100 percent

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5.A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

Two times

Three times

Six times

20 times

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6.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.

Release the front brake and not use the front brake.

Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

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7.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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8.Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

Goggles

A face shield

A windshield

Eyeglasses

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9.When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Make sure the mirrors are clean.

Make sure the horn works.

Close the fuel supply valve.

Make sure the clutch works smoothly.

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10.Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

Slow to a safe speed before turning.

When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.

Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.

Avoid looking at other vehicles.

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11.When riding, you should:

Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.

Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.

Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.

Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.

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12.Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.

Is not allowed.

Should only be used at night.

Does not help you to be seen.

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13.When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going

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14.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Go faster.

Set up for turns.

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15.How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers

By riding in the center portion of the lane

By riding in the left portion of the lane

By riding in a zigzag pattern

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16.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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17.To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

Sit so your arms hold up your body.

Keep your knees against the gas tank.

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18.When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.

Keep your head and eyes up.

Move to the edge of the roadway.

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19.If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:

Assume all controls are in the same location as they are on your motorcycle.

Immediately take it out on the highway.

Get familiar with it in a controlled area.

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20.Motorcycles:

Need less room to stop than other larger vehicles.

Need as much room to stop as other larger vehicles

Can stop instantly.

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21.Passengers should:

Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.

Never hold onto the rider.

Not lean into any turn.

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22.When passing a row of parked cars, you should:

Ride on the left side of the lane.

Ride wherever you are most comfortable.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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23.Riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.

Wool.

Any soft material.

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24.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead.

Be ready to act to avoid a hazard.

Turn your headlight off during the day.

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25.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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26.The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time is to:

Just start riding. There is no better way to learn than by doing.

Just start riding. Most bikes are similar, so you don’t have to take the time to identify safety features.

Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear pattern.

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27.If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked up, as it will help you stop more quickly.

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply it.

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28.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.

You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.

You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

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29.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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30.If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Listening for the other vehicle scraping against the pavement.

Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.

Looking at the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead and trying to determine if it is bouncing.

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31.When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.

The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.

Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

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32.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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33.Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

The left portion

The middle portion

The right portion

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34.The best footwear for motorcyclists are:

Sneakers.

Sturdy boots.

Sandals.

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35.The risk of a head or neck injury is reduced:

By wearing a helmet.

By riding more slowly.

By reading the owner’s manual.

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36.Motorcycles may pass on the right:

If there is at least eight feet of unobstructed pavement.

By riding on the shoulder of the road.

By riding on the grass, if it is level.

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37.Most motorcycle crashes occur:

In broad daylight.

At dusk.

At night.

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38.If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

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39.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect you from:

Noise.

Dust.

Glare.

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40.If you have only one drink before riding:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

It can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

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41.In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.

Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.

Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

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42.A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.

Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.

Can become a hazard to the rider.

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43.If you have a passenger aboard your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride at speeds that are slower than usual.

Allow more distance to stop than usual.

Tell the passenger to hold onto the back of the bike.

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44.If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked until your next stop.

Continue squeezing the front brake lever.

Release the front brake and immediately re-apply it.

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45.When being passed by another vehicle, you should travel in:

The left portion of the lane.

The center portion of the lane.

The right portion of the lane.

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