Motorcycle Test 9

1.To ride safely on a slippery surface, you should

hold in the clutch.

lean back.

avoid sudden moves.

maintain or increase your speed.

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2.Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by

decreasing the throttle.

pulling in the clutch.

increasing the throttle.

applying the rear brake.

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3.What should you do on Step 3 of passing?

Signal left

Cancel the signal

Use your horn

Signal right

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4.If you need to both brake and swerve to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve?

Brake before swerving, never after swerving.

Brake before or after swerving.

Brake while swerving.

Brake after swerving, never before swerving.

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5.Which lane position should always be avoided?

The left, because of oncoming traffic

The right, because of poor traction near the edge of the road

None

The center, because of the buildup of oil and other fluids

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6.The safest formation when you're riding in a group is

in pairs.

single file.

the staggered formation.

none of the above.

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7.When you are being passed from behind,

accelerate.

move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle

move to the left portion of your lane.

stay in the center portion of your lane.

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8.When parking against the curb, you should park at a ________ angle.

90-degree

130-degree

45-degree

25-degree

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9.To help balance yourself in turns, you should

keep your knees against the gas tank.

turn your torso in the direction of the turn.

take your feet off the foot pegs for balance.

lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

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10.When should you use both the front and rear brakes to stop?

Never at the same time

At all times, unless you have a flat tire

Only in emergencies

On hills and curves

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11.Which of the following surfaces provide relatively poor traction?

Wet pavement

Uneven surfaces

Metal gratings

All of the above

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12.In which of these situations is a driver likely to try to share your lane?

In heavy traffic

When the driver wants to pass you

When you are preparing to turn at an intersection

All of the above

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13.Where are the clutch and front brake lever located?

The clutch and front brake lever are both on the right.

The clutch is on the right and the front brake lever is on the left.

The clutch is on the left and the front brake lever is on the right.

The clutch and front brake lever are both on the left.

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14.For safe riding, you should maintain a following distance of at least

five seconds.

two seconds.

one second.

four seconds.

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15.When parked in a parallel parking space, your motorcycle should be

positioned at an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

parallel to the curb.

lying on the curb.

positioned at an angle with the front wheel touching the curb.

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16.You should not ride your motorcycle alongside cars because

a car driver might not be able to turn.

your motorcycle might skid

you might be in a blind spot.

a car driver's visibility might be reduced.

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17.At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?

Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals

Horn and one mirror

Front and rear brakes

All of the above

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18.To cross railroad tracks, you should usually ride _________ within your lane

by leaning

at a 20-degree angle

at a 10-degree angle

straight

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19.To cross a very slippery surface, you should

maintain or increase your speed.

pull in the clutch and coast.

use the front brake only.

stop and walk your motorcycle across.

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20.Rolling on the throttle through a turn will

help stabilize the motorcycle.

cause the motorcycle to tip over.

help stop the motorcycle.

cause the motorcycle to skid.

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21.While you are gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned

with elbows at 90 degrees.

so they are slightly bent.

anywhere on the handle grips.

with elbows locked.

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22.What type of clothing is best for daytime riding?

Leather clothing

Any type of clothing

Fluorescent clothing

Colorful clothing

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23.When you're riding in a group, you should AVOID the staggered formation when you are

taking curves.

making turns.

entering or exiting a highway.

doing any of the above.

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24.If your front wheel locks, you should

release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

use the rear brake only.

continue applying the front brake

release the rear brake only.

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25.If you are going to ride an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must _________ before you start riding.

allow a passenger to sit behind you

add more accessories for safety

make all the checks and get familiar with the controls

put on dark-colored clothes and a helmet

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26.Motorcycles are harder to see. How can you increase your visibility to others?

Wear bright clothing.

Use your headlight.

Ride in a suitable lane position.

Do all of the above.

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27.To stop your motorcycle quickly and safely, you should apply

the rear brake only.

the front brake only.

both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

none of the above.

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28.When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?

Facing the roadside

With the rear tire off the road

Parallel to the roadside

At an angle to the roadside

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29.When can you safely share a lane with a car?

In heavy traffic

When you're riding in a group

In designated areas

Never

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30.After how many drinks will your performance start being affected?

One drink

Two drinks

Three drinks

None of the above

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31.Which is the best lane position for being seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you?

Left

Right

Center

Left or right

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32.In New York State, if you are convicted of riding while intoxicated, you may face which of the following penalties?

Jail

A mandatory fine

License revocation

All of the above

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33.In countersteering to initiate a turn, PUSHING the right handle grip will allow the motorcycle to

turn right.

make a U-turn.

turn left.

go straight.

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34.When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should

use both the front and rear brakes.

downshift until you're rolling to a stop.

use the front brake only.

use the rear brake only.

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35.If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should

apply the brake of the tire that is flat.

apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

never brake when you have a flat tire.

apply the front and rear brakes equally.

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36.When riding with a passenger, you should

ride in the center lane position.

ride in the left lane position.

ride faster.

ride slower.

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37.What are the four steps in making a proper turn?

Press, look, slow, roll

Slow, press, look, roll

Look, press, roll, slow

Slow, look, press, roll

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38.Each lane of traffic has ______ lane position(s) in which a motorcycle may travel.

three

two

one

four

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39.Which of the following drugs may affect your riding abilities?

Marijuana

Prescription drugs

Cocaine

All of the above

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40.Which of the following statements about the effects of alcohol is FALSE?

Alcohol decreases your reaction time.

Alcohol affects your judgment of speed and distance.

Alcohol makes you less alert.

Alcohol may make you more likely to take chances.

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41.If you get a traffic citation while driving in Connecticut or New Jersey,

your license may be confiscated until you answer the citation.

your vehicle may be impounded until you answer the citation.

you may have to post bail until you answer the citation.

you may return to New York State and answer the citation later.

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42.After you drink alcohol, which of the following will help you sober up?

Drinking a few cups of coffee

Taking a cold shower

Eating a large meal

None of the above

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43.If you're taking any over-the-counter medication, you should

avoid riding a motorcycle.

read the label about the side effects of the medication.

ride below the speed limit.

ride only during the daylight hours.

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44.If a driver is following you too closely:

Change lanes so you can yell at them when they pass

Hit the brakes so he will slow down

Slow down so he can pass when it is safe

Speed up

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45.The third DWI offence is a:

Class A Misdemeanor

Class B Misdemeanor

Class C Misdemeanor

Felony of the third degree

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