Motorcycle knowledge test questions

Search your path of travel: a. 10 seconds ahead b. 12 seconds ahead c. 15 seconds ahead d. 20 seconds ahead

b. 12 seconds ahead

What does "SEE" stand for?

• S earch • E valuate • E xecute

Studies show that most crash- involved riders:

• Underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear. • Did not separate braking from swerving or did not choose swerving when it was appropriate.

To reduce your reaction time, you should: A. Ride slower than the speed limit. B. Cover the clutch and the brakes. C. Shift into neutral when slowing. D. Pull in the clutch when turning.

B. Cover the clutch and the brakes.

The car below is waiting to enter the intersection. It is best to: A. Make eye contact with the driver. B. Reduce speed and be ready to react. C. Maintain speed and position. D. Maintain speed and move right.

B. Reduce speed and be ready to react.

It is MOST important to flash your brake light when: A. Someone is following too closely. B. You will be slowing suddenly. C. There is a stop sign ahead. D. Your signals are not working.

B. you will be slowing suddenly.

The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power? A. About 25%. B. About 50%. C. About 70%. D. All of the stopping power.

C. ABout 70%

If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to: A. Relax on the handgrips. B. Shift your weight toward the good tire. C. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road. D. Use both brakes and stop quickly.

C. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.

Making eye contact with other drivers: A. Is a good sign they see you. B. Is not worth the effort it takes. C. Doesn't mean that the driver will yield. D. Guarantees that the other driver will yield to you.

C. Doesn't mean that the driver will yield.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble: A. Accelerate out of the wobble. B. Use the brakes gradually. C. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. D. Downshift.

C. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

To swerve correctly: A. Shift your weight quickly. B. Turn the handlebars quickly. C. Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. D. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

C. Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

When it starts to rain it is usually best to: A. Ride in the center of the lane. B. Pull off to the side until the rain stops. C. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars. D. Increase your speed.

C. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield: A. Is not necessary if you have a windshield. B. Only protects your eyes. C. Helps protect your whole face. D. Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

C. helps protect your whole face

If you wait one hour per drink for the alcohol to be eliminated from your body before riding: A. You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding. B. Your riding skills will not be affected. C. Side effects from the drinking may still remain. D. You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

C. side effects from the drinking may still remain.

If you are chased by a dog: A. Kick it away. B. Stop until the animal loses interest. C. Swerve around the animal. D. Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

D. Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Reflective clothing should: A. Be worn at night. B. Be worn during the day. C. Not be worn. D. Be worn day and night

D. Be worn day and night.

When riding, you should: A. Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns. B. Keep your arms straight. C. Keep your knees away from the gas tank. D. Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

D. Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

More than half of all crashes: A. Occur at speeds greater than 35mph. B. Happen at night. C. Are caused by worn tires. D. Involve riders who have less than five months of experience on their motorcycles.

D. involve riders who have less than five months of experience on their motorcycles.

The best way to stop quickly is to: A. Use the front brake only. B. Use the rear brake first. C. Throttle down and use the front brake. D. Use both brakes at the same time.

D. use both brakes at the same time.

When riding, you should: A. Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns. B. Keep your arms straight. C. Keep your knees away from the gas tank. D. Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

D.Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves: A. Just behind the leader. B. In front of the group. C. At the tail end of the group. D. Beside the leader.

A. Just behind the leader

Passengers should: A. Lean as you lean. B. Hold on to the motorcycle seat. C. Sit as far back as possible. D. Never hold onto you.

A. Lean as you lean.

what is T-CLOCS?

Tires Controls Light and electrics Oil and fluids Chassis Stands