Motorcycle Test 4

1.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position

The right position

There is no single best lane position.

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2.You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.

When it is sunny outside.

When it is colder than usual.

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3.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.

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4.A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

Wearing darkly-colored clothing.

Turning off their headlight.

Wearing brightly-colored clothing.

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5.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

It allows you more time to respond to hazards.

It prevents you from finding an escape route.

It provides space to maneuver your motorcycle.

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6.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.

Just behind the lead rider.

At the back of the group.

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7.When braking, you should:

First apply the front brake, then the rear.

First apply the rear brake, then the front.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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8.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.

Slowly sneak up to the intersection.

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9.When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.

Stay close together to make the group easier to see.

Separate occasionally.

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10.To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should:

Not use turn signals.

Use proper lane positions.

Follow other vehicles closely.

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11.If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

The steering will feel heavy.

The steering will feel loose.

There will be no change in the steering.

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12.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

You heard a loud noise.

A discharge of air can be seen.

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13.This road sign means:

Flagger ahead.

Turn left at the intersection.

Last turn before a toll road.

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14.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Cars leaving their parking spaces.

Motorists looking for a place to park.

Noise.

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15.A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.08 percent

0.04 percent

0.1 percent

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16.This sign means:

Slow-moving vehicle.

Road construction/maintenance area.

Traffic signal ahead.

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17.This sign means:

Curves ahead.

Divided highway starts.

Divided highway ends.

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18.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.

Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.

Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

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19.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

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20.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.

A general book about motorcycles.

Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

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21.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.

Pack lighter items near the front.

Try to not place items over the rear axle.

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22.Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.

Riding conditions are normal.

The roadway is wet.

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23.When riding during the day, you should:

Wear dark clothes since it is light outside.

Wear bright clothes so other motorists can see you better.

Be comfortable, wearing shorts if it is hot.

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

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

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25.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

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26.Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip

Near the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

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27.When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Use your high beam.

Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.

Ride only in the left portion of your lane.

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28.When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.

Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.

Should be avoided.

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29.The faster you drink alcohol:

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.

The faster the alcohol accumulates in your body.

The less the alcohol affects your body.

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30.When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.

Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.

Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.

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31.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.

Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

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32.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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33.Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.

Stay loose when released.

Snap back when released.

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34.An ideal lane position should:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.

Invite others to share your lane.

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35.When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.

Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.

Should be used when riding in curves.

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36.If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.

Speed up to accommodate the one rider.

Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.

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37.An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.

A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.

Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.

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38.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.

Can allow the rider to engine brake.

Is illegal.

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39.If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.

Maintain your speed to improve traction.

Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

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40.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

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

The left portion

The center portion

The right portion

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42.Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.

Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.

Change lanes and let them pass.

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43.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections

On highways

On rural roads

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44.If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

Should be tucked in.

Should hang loose.

Should be taken off of the footwear.

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45.This sign means:

Continue at your current speed.

Speeding is not allowed.

There is a traffic signal ahead.

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1.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

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2.You should use a larger cushion of space:

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3.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

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4.A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

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5.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

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6.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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7.When braking, you should:

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8.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

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9.When traveling in a group, riders should:

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10.To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should:

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11.If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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12.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

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15.A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

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16.This sign means:

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17.This sign means:

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18.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

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19.This road sign means:

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20.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

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21.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

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22.Increase your following distance if:

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23.When riding during the day, you should:

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

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25.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

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