Motorcycle Test 9

1.One problem with a motorcyclist riding directly next to another vehicle is that:

The other vehicle may block the motorcyclist's escape route.

The motorcyclist can be easily seen by other drivers.

The motorcyclist may not be able to read signs on the side of the road.

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2.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride more slowly than the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and the brakes

Shift into neutral when slowing.

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3.If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

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4.When making a U-turn:

The front and rear brakes need to be used at the same time.

Do not use the front brake because it could cause the bike to tip over.

Use the front brake to increase stability of the motorcycle.

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5.If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers.

Adjust your speed accordingly.

Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.

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6.The human body removes alcohol at a rate of:

About one drink per hour.

About two drinks per hour.

About three drinks per hour.

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7.When traveling at night, it is:

Easier to judge distances than it is during the day.

About as easy to judge distances as it is during the day.

More difficult to judge distances than it is during the day.

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8.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use only your front brake.

Use only your rear brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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9.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.

Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.

Should be avoided at all times.

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10.Hearing protection:

Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet.

Is only recommended for long trips.

Should be used on all rides.

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11.Eye protection is:

Required for all riders.

Not required, but recommended.

Only required for inexperienced motorcycle users.

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12.It is illegal to operate a motorcycle with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.08 percent.

0.1 percent.

0.3 percent.

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13.When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic.

It is acceptable for a motorcyclist to weave in and out of traffic lanes.

A motorcyclist should ride in a straight line between two lanes.

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14.When preparing to ride with a passenger, instruct the passenger to:

Get onto the motorcycle before you.

Sit as far back as possible.

Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

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15.Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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16.You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Every week.

Once a month.

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17.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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18.You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

You start to lose control in a curve.

The motorcycle starts to wobble.

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19.Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake.

The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.

Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful.

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

Sneakers

Leather boots

Sandals

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21.When riding, jackets and pants should:

Fit loosely enough to allow the wind to catch the fabric.

Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind.

Be tight enough to prevent you from moving freely.

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22.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull onto the shoulder and wait for it to stop raining.

Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

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23.A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

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24.When entering a turn, it is best to:

Change gears before the turn.

Change gears during the turn.

Take the motorcycle out of gear.

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25.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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26.When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.

Focus only on what is behind you.

Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

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27.A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.

You will be able to stop quickly.

You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

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28.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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29.If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

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30.What does this sign mean?

Yield

Slow-moving vehicle

Railroad crossing

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31.When you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Perform both actions at the same time.

Only brake.

Perform one action, then the other.

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32.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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33.When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

Create an angle with the curb that is between 45 and 90 degrees.

Be parked without a wheel or fender touching the curb.

Be parked parallel to the curb.

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34.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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35.In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance to four seconds?

The pavement is slippery from rain or snow.

The roadway has more than one lane.

There is very little traffic.

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36.Most motorcycle/automobile accidents occur:

At intersections.

On the open road.

In parking lots.

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37.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots.

Are not required.

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38.If possible, do not ride directly next to another vehicle because:

Another driver may want to use your lane to pass.

You may be in the vehicle’s blind spot.

You may have access to escape routes.

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39.When riding ________, you are facing the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles.

On the expressway

Near an intersection

In a group

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40.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear:

Face or eye protection.

A baseball cap.

Sneakers.

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41.Part of your normal scanning routine while riding should include:

Constantly looking in the rearview mirror.

Frequent rearview mirror checks.

Not using the rearview mirror.

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42.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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43.If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.

You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.

You must observe the posted speed limit.

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44.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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45.When changing lanes:

Your mirrors can adequately show you your surroundings.

Do a head check in addition to using your mirrors.

Activate your turn signal and immediately move to the right or left.

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Motorcycle Test 9

1.One problem with a motorcyclist riding directly next to another vehicle is that:

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2.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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3.If you must stop quickly, you should:

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4.When making a U-turn:

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5.If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

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6.The human body removes alcohol at a rate of:

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7.When traveling at night, it is:

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8.The best way to stop quickly is to:

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9.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

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10.Hearing protection:

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11.Eye protection is:

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12.It is illegal to operate a motorcycle with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

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13.When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

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14.When preparing to ride with a passenger, instruct the passenger to:

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15.Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

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16.You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

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

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18.You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

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19.Which of the following statements is true?

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

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21.When riding, jackets and pants should:

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22.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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23.A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.

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24.When entering a turn, it is best to:

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25.When riding in the rain, you should:

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26.When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

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