Motorcycle Test 8

1.Of the following, which is not something you should consider when choosing clothing for riding?

The clothing provides protection from heat and cold.

The clothing makes you more visible to others.

The clothing does not leave weird tan lines.

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2.A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.

Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.

Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

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3.Instruct your passenger to do all of the following, except:

Mount the motorcycle after you start the engine.

Sit as far back on the motorcycle as possible.

Keep their legs away from the muffler.

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4.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane.

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5.Your lane position should:

Allow you to blend in with traffic.

Provide an escape route.

Encourage others to use your lane.

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6.Who is required to wear a helmet on a moving motorcycle?

Only passengers

All motorcycle riders and passengers

No one

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7.You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road while using its flashing lights. You should:

Stop on the roadway behind the emergency vehicle.

Stop and wait until the emergency vehicle begins moving again.

Merge into a lane away from the emergency vehicle.

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8.When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:

Apply both brakes at the same time.

Use only the front brake.

Use only the rear brake.

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9.What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

Appearance

Protection

Price

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10.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.

Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

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11.Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.

Provide a wide view of the road behind you.

Are illegal.

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12.When it starts raining, it is best to:

Get off the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

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13.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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14.If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

Increase.

Decrease.

Be the same as it normally would be.

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15.When buying a motorcycle helmet, you should be most concerned about the helmet's:

Price.

Protection.

Appearance.

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16.If vehicles are present on both sides of you motorcycle, which lane position is usually the best option?

Left

Right

Center

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17.You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.

Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.

Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

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18.After riding over an object on the road, you should:

Continue riding because the danger has passed.

Pull to the side of the road and check your tires and rims for damage.

Stop to remove the object from the road.

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19.When entering a curve, you should always position your motorcycle:

On the left side of the lane.

In a position that allows you to most effectively see and be seen.

In the center of the lane.

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20.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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21.Most motorcycle crashes occur:

In broad daylight.

At dusk.

At night.

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22.Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.

Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.

Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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23.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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24.Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.

Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.

Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.

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25.Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:

Can cause the brakes to lock.

Is the best way to stop in an emergency.

Is the best way to slow down when the streets are wet.

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26.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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27.Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.

Is better than shifting before the curve.

Is the best way to control your speed.

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28.The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:

The pavement is slippery.

The sun is shining.

You believe stopping will be routine.

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29.Taking a turn too fast can cause a rider to:

Accidentally end up in another lane of traffic.

Get through the turn faster.

Keep control of their motorcycle.

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30.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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31.Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.

Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.

Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

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32.Increase your following distance if:

It is raining.

There is light traffic.

It is sunny.

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33.When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.

Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.

Should be avoided.

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34.What does this sign mean?

No right turn

No left turn

No U-turn

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35.When nearing a blind intersection, you should:

Speed up.

Assume that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way.

Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers.

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36.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At an intersection

On the highway

On any road

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37.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Often balance out.

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

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38.Using both brakes:

Should be done every time you stop.

Should not be done unless you are in an emergency situation.

Should not be done unless the roadway is slippery.

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39.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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40.Passengers should:

Look over their shoulder when taking a turn or curve.

Never hold onto the rider.

Sit as far back as possible.

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41.A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering suddenly feels:

Heavy.

Loose.

Soft.

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42.Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

A gravel road

A paved driveway

Dry pavement

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43.What does this sign mean?

Yield

Slow-moving vehicle

Railroad crossing

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44.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At intersections

On the highway

On any road

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45.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

It allows you more time to respond to hazards.

It prevents you from finding an escape route.

It provides space to maneuver your motorcycle.

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1.Of the following, which is not something you should consider when choosing clothing for riding?

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2.A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

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3.Instruct your passenger to do all of the following, except:

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4.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

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5.Your lane position should:

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6.Who is required to wear a helmet on a moving motorcycle?

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7.You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road while using its flashing lights. You should:

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8.When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:

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9.What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

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10.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

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11.Convex mirrors:

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12.When it starts raining, it is best to:

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

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14.If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

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15.When buying a motorcycle helmet, you should be most concerned about the helmet's:

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16.If vehicles are present on both sides of you motorcycle, which lane position is usually the best option?

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17.You should flash your brake light to:

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18.After riding over an object on the road, you should:

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19.When entering a curve, you should always position your motorcycle:

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

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21.Most motorcycle crashes occur:

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