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

Wet pavement

A driveway

A parking lot

dry Pavemant

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2.A properly-fitted motorcycle

Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.

Has a seat even with the rider's waist.

Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist

Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.

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3.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.

Hold onto the motorcycle seat

Sit as far back as possible.

Never hold onto you.

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4.To be effective, an eye or face shield must

Fasten securely.

Prevent air from passing through.

Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath

Restrict your vision to the sides.

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5.If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

Other drivers may not see you.

You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily

Other drivers may try to share your lane.

You may run off the road.

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6.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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7.When should the front brake be used?

Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping

Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads

Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

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8.Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

Well below the legal limit.

Once reaching the legal limit.

Just above the legal limit

Well above the legal limit.

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9.Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because

A merging driver may not see both riders.

Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.

Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space

It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.

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10.To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day

Wear dark clothes.

Keep your headlight on at all times

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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11.A flat front tire is especially hazardous because

It affects how you steer.

The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.

The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.

You won’t be able to use the brake.

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12.A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.

Ride with the headlight turned on.

Wave at other drivers.

Ride on the shoulder whenever possible

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13.If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should

Lengthen your following distance

Shorten your following distance.

Leave the road

Speed up.

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14.When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that

The brakes make a loud squeaking noise

The brakes cause some friction with the steering.

Each brake can hold the motorcycle.

Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle

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15.When you ride a motorcycle, you should

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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16.When entering a turn, a rider should

Speed up.

Reduce their speed

Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.

Sit up as high as possible.

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17.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Speed up.

Get off the roadway

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18.When riding at night, you should:

Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions

Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.

Always use your low beam headlight to see better.

Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as

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19.The right clothing:

Protects a rider in a collision.

Makes a rider look cool.

Should be more stylish than protective

Should be loose-fitting.

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20.Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires

The amount of cushion your seat has

The shine of your paint

The wind direction

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21.A pre-ride inspection usually takes

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.

A few minutes and should be done before every ride

Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.

Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

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22.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

Decrease your speed as much as possible

Lean the motorcycle to one side

Speed up, if possible.

Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests

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23.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Protects more than just your eyes

Does not protect your face as well as goggles

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24.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

compressed

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25.A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by

Incorrect tire pressure.

Brakes that are not working properly.

A balanced load.

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26.A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.

Eliminates your ability to change direction

Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

Will usually correct itself.

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27.When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started

Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you

Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

Feel free to talk whenever they want.

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28.Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.

One second

Two seconds

3 seconds

5 seconds

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29.To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

Dress warmly

Limit the distance traveled in a day

Take frequent rest breaks

Take artificial stimulants.

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30.You will ______ hear a tire going flat

Always

Usually

Frequently

Seldom

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31.Intersections are usually:

Safe since there is so much traffic there

dangerous spot for riders

Difficult to figure out

Safer than the open road.

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32.Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors

Are easy to get used to right away

Make cars seem closer than they actually are

Provide a narrow view of the road

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are

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33.When passing a row of parked cars on your right, you should usually:

Stay in the right portion of the lane.

Stay toward the left side of the lane

Not be concerned with the vehicles, since they are parked.

Look at the left edge of the lane.

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34.If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down

Wave at the other driver

Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.

Let the other driver worry about it

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35.If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Choose to either brake or swerve

Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop

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36.When being passed from behind, you should:

Stay in the center portion of the lane

Stay in the right portion of the lane

Move onto the shoulder

Activate your turn signal

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37.To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.

Allow clear views to both sides.

Be airtight.

Fasten securely

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38.When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly

Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month

Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week

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39.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper loading

Unsuitable accessories

Uneven road

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40.When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of

Two seconds.

3 seconds.

8 seconds.

9 seconds.

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41.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves

Just behind the leader

In the front of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

Beside the lead rider.

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42.Reflective clothing should:

Be worn at night.

Not be worn during the day

Never be worn.

Not be worn at night.

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43.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected

Side effects from the drinking may still remain

You will be okay as long as you ride slowly

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44.A pre-ride inspection should be done

Before every ride

Once a week

Once a day

Once a season.

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45.A DOT-approved helmet

Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides

Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.

Is usually uncomfortable

Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.

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Motorcycle Test 6

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

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2.A properly-fitted motorcycle

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3.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

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4.To be effective, an eye or face shield must

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5.If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

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6.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished

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7.When should the front brake be used?

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8.Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

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13.If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should

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14.When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that

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15.When you ride a motorcycle, you should

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16.When entering a turn, a rider should

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17.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

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18.When riding at night, you should:

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19.The right clothing:

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