Motorcycle Test 4

1.Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes

Full-length pants

Shorts

Full-fingered gloves

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2.Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.

More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.

Not allowed on highways.

Less distracting than riding during the day.

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3.Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.

A taillight test.

A headlight test.

A paint check.

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4.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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5.Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.

Farther away.

Faster.

Narrower.

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6.On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement

Gravel

Snow

Leaves

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7.When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.

In the sidecar.

Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

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8.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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9.Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

Well below the legal limit.

Once reaching the legal limit.

Just above the legal limit.

Well above the legal limit.

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10.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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11.A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Twice a month.

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12.Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.

Riding conditions are normal.

The roadway is wet.

You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

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13.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.

Assume other drivers can’t see you.

Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.

Ride offensively.

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14.The control for the rear brake is usually located:

On the right handlebar.

On the left handlebar.

Near the left foot.

Near the right foot.

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15.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.

Use the brakes gradually.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Downshift.

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16.To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material.

Have long laces that are not tucked in.

Cover the ankle and provide support.

Have tall heels.

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17.A rectangular sign may be a:

School crossing sign.

Railroad crossing sign.

Stop sign.

Speed limit sign.

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18.Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.

Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually larger than a car’s headlights.

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19.When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.

Only use the rear brake.

Use either brake, but use only one brake.

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20.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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21.When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.

Hold onto the seat.

Put their feet on the muffler.

Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

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22.Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot.

Look only at your mirrors.

Rely on your peripheral vision.

Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

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23.If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your skills will not be affected.

Side effects may still remain.

You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

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24.The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:

Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.

Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.

Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.

Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.

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25.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Swerve around the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

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26.Impairment from alcohol:

Begins with the first drink.

Begins at about half of the legal limit.

Occurs at the legal limit.

Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.

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27.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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28.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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29.Because most crashes happen during the day, it is important:

That you do not ride during the day.

To wear brightly-colored clothing when riding.

To wear sunglasses when riding.

To ride on the shoulder as much as possible.

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30.A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.

Will never happen.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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31.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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32.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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33.The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.

Your right foot.

Your left hand.

Your left foot.

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34.A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Ignore them.

Use your horn and make obscene gestures.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

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35.When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.

The heavier items should go toward the rear.

Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.

Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

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36.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections

Highways

Parking lots

Residential areas

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37.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

Quickly brake.

Close the throttle to slow down.

Accelerate quickly.

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38.When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.

Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.

Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.

Not weave between the cars.

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39.When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Use your high beam.

Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.

Be visible.

Ride only in the left portion of your lane.

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40.The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

10 percent

25 percent

50 percent

75 percent

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41.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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42.When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.

Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.

Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.

Pass in a staggered formation.

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43.A street-legal motorcycle is required to have all of the following, except:

A headlight.

A taillight.

A windshield wiper.

A horn.

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44.Motorcycle windshields:

Are a good substitute for a face shield.

Are a good substitute for goggles.

Will not protect your eyes from the wind.

Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.

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45.Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket

Full-fingered gloves

Long pants made of denim

Athletic shoes

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