Motorcycle Test 9

1.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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2.When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane

Ride on the right side of your lane.

Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

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3.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks.

Walk your motorcycle across the tracks.

Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

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4.When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.

Riding in pairs.

A staggered formation.

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5.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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6.A passenger should sit:

In front of the operator.

Sidesaddle.

Behind the operator.

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7.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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8.When being passed, moving to the part of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be farther away from the passing vehicle.

Is not recommended because it invites the other driver to move back into your lane too early.

Is not encouraged or discouraged as it has no impact on safety.

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9.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear half-fingered gloves.

Wear full-fingered gloves.

Not wear gloves.

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10.When riding, you should wear boots or shoes that:

Cover your ankles.

Have long heels.

Have long and loose laces.

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11.What can remove alcohol from a person's system?

Time

Coffee

Exercise

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12.On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?

The front brake

The rear brake

The emergency brake

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13.If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:

Swerve around the dog.

Slow down, let the dog approach, and accelerate away from the animal.

Park and wait for the dog to lose interest.

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14.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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15.What type of footwear is the best for motorcycle riders?

Sneakers

Leather boots

Sandals

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16.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

Right

Center

Left

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17.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a surface with good traction, you should:

Keep the wheel locked until you have stopped completely.

Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

Release the rear brake and then quickly re-apply the brake.

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18.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece

Leather

Denim

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19.If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.

You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.

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20.Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.

To watch for pedestrians ahead.

To look for dark clouds that may indicate poor weather conditions.

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21.When riding, you should wear:

Bright clothing.

Dark clothing.

Clothes that are uncomfortable.

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22.In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.

Assume they will be safe.

Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

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23.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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24.If another driver makes eye contact with you:

You know that they have seen you.

It doesn’t always mean they've actually seen you.

They will properly yield to you.

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

At intersections

On the highway

On any road

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26.Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.

Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.

Make sure your bike is completely clean.

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27.You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.

If traffic is light

If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

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28.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Not make sudden movements, if possible.

Handle your motorcycle roughly

Use only your front brake.

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29.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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30.When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.

The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.

Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.

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31.If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.

A short-sleeved shirt.

Darkly-colored clothing.

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32.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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33.Your motorcycle should fit you, meaning:

Your fingertips should barely reach the handlebars when you are seated on the motorcycle.

The seat should be one foot higher than your waist when you are standing next to the motorcycle.

Your feet should comfortably reach the ground when you are seated on the motorcycle.

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34.When motorcyclists ride in a group:

Inexperienced riders should lead the group.

Inexperienced riders should be near the front of the group.

Inexperienced riders should be in the back of the group.

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35.When choosing a jacket for protection, you should ensure that it:

Fits loosely and flaps in the wind.

Fits snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind.

Is it not made of leather or another sturdy material.

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36.When riding at night:

Only ride in the left portion of the lane to better see around other vehicles ahead.

Ride closely to the vehicle in front of you to most effectively use their headlights

Reduce your speed to increase your chances of avoiding an unexpected hazard.

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37.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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38.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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39.If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

Load the bags as evenly as possible.

Unevenly distribute weight into the saddlebags.

Place as much weight as possible into one saddlebag.

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40.Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.

Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.

Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

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41.Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.

Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.

Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

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42.A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right

The center

The left

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43.A "wobble," or a sudden shaking of the front wheel and handle bars, can usually be traced to:

Incorrect tire pressure or uneven loading.

Improperly tightening the front wheel to the frame.

Hitting an object with the front tire.

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44.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

The center portion

The right portion

The left portion

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45.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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Motorcycle Test 9

1.Passengers should:

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2.When riding in the rain, you should:

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3.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

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4.When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

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5.Motorcycles:

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6.A passenger should sit:

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

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8.When being passed, moving to the part of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle:

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9.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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10.When riding, you should wear boots or shoes that:

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11.What can remove alcohol from a person's system?

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12.On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?

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13.If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:

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14.Your lane position should:

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15.What type of footwear is the best for motorcycle riders?

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16.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

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17.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a surface with good traction, you should:

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18.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

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19.If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

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20.Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

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21.When riding, you should wear:

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22.In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

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23.If you have only one drink before riding:

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24.If another driver makes eye contact with you:

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

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26.Before every ride, you should:

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