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1.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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2.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.

Only have one set of footrests.

Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.

Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

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3.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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4.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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5.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.

Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

Front tire will likely skid.

Engine will make a loud noise.

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6.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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7.If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

Allow the load to move freely.

Secure the load so its weight does not shift

Place the load unsecured in the seat.

Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.

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8.To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

Always press on the left handgrip.

Always press on the right handgrip.

Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

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9.If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

Decrease your usual following distance.

Increase your usual following distance.

Travel on the shoulder.

Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.

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10.Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

A driveway

Dry pavement

A parking lot

Wet pavement

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11.When passing another vehicle:

The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.

The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.

The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.

The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.

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12.Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

Body weight

How quickly the alcohol was consumed

How often alcohol is consumed

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13.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.

Follow other vehicles closely.

Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.

Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

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14.To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes.

Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

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15.After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Exercise

Coffee

Time

Food

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16.When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery

When there is a lot of traffic

When you can see through the vehicle in front of you

When it is raining

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17.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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18.Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.

Green and blue.

Purple and gold.

Black and white.

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19.If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.

Allow them to pass.

Prevent them from passing.

Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.

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20.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road

A patch of leaves

An ice patch

Dry concrete

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21.Making eye contact with another driver:

Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.

Is not worth the effort it takes.

Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.

Means that the other driver knows you are there.

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22.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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23.Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

Front and emergency

Rear and emergency

Front and rear

Only a front brake

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24.When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection

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

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

Proceed through the intersection without stopping.

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25.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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26.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.

Wear dark clothing.

Signal only when you feel like it.

Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.

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27.What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?

Ride while using your headlight.

Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.

Raise your arms.

Avoid using your brakes.

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28.When selecting pants to be worn as protection when riding a motorcycle, you should look for:

Pants that do not fully cover your legs.

Pants made of a thin material.

Pants made of leather.

Pants that are uncomfortable.

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29.When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb

Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.

Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

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30.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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31.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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32.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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33.In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.

Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn

Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

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34.A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

Road conditions.

Traffic conditions.

Escape routes.

All of the above.

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35.When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.

Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.

Not worry about other traffic.

Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

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

About 25 percent

About 50 percent

About 70 percent

About 95 percent

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37.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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38.Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size

Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.

Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.

Are too small to have blind spots.

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39.The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:

Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.

Wear shorts.

Wear sneakers.

Wear goggles.

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

Reduce your speed.

Avoid sudden moves.

Use both brakes.

Brake quickly.

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41.An experienced rider:

Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.

Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.

Weaves within the lane to be more visible.

Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.

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42.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.

By using only the front brake.

By allowing the front tire to lock up.

By using both the front and rear brakes.

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43.You can increase your visibility by:

Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.

Not using your turn signal

Wearing dark clothing.

Waving at people.

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44.If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.

Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.

Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

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45.When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.

Infrequently.

Only when riding in the city.

Every time.

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Motorcycle Test 10

1.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:

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2.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

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3.More than half of all crashes:

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4.If the front wheel locks, you should:

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5.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

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

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7.If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

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8.To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

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9.If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

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10.Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

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11.When passing another vehicle:

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12.Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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13.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

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14.To stop quickly, you should:

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15.After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

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16.When may you not need to increase your following distance?

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

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18.Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

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19.If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

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20.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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21.Making eye contact with another driver:

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22.When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

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23.Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

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24.When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

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25.Increase your following distance if:

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26.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

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