motorcycle permit test

cars and motorcycles can share how many lanes?

0

to avoid fatigue, you should stop and get off the motorcycle at least every how many hours?

2

if you drink 4 typical drinks, what is the least amount of alcohol remaining in your body after 2 hours?

2 drinks

the best way to help others see your motorcycle is to keep the headlight on

at all times

it is important to search the road for escape routes

at intersections

vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common: a. at intersections b. on freeways c. at night d. on rural roads

at intersections

when traveling where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads, you should

avoid sudden changes in speed or direction

to make a normal stop, use: a. the rear brake only b. the front brake only c. the rear brake first d. both brakes and downshift

both brakes and downshift

if a tire goes flat while you ride and you must stop, it is usually best to

brake on the good tire and steer to one side of the road

the best lane position for a motorcycle

can vary depending on road and/or traffic conditions.

to reduce your reaction time, you should

cover the clutch and the brakes

making eye contact with other drivers

doesn't mean that the driver will yield

at intersections, the most common cause of motorcycle/vehicle collisions is: a. drivers entering the rider's right of way b. riders not yielding to oncoming traffic c. drivers tailgating riders d. riders tailgating drivers

drivers entering the rider's right of way

when you are being followed too closely, it is usually best to

drop back further from the vehicle ahead

not turning off a turn signal

encourages other drivers to pull into your path

when riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation should not be used when

entering or exiting a highway

your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes

every time you slow or stop

if your motorcycle starts to wobble

grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually

studies show that almost half of all riders killed in motorcycle crashes

had been drinking

a plastic shatter-resistant face shield

helps protect your whole face

lanes marked with a diamond symbol are reserved for

high occupancy vehicle (hov) sign indicating special use lane

a passenger should

hold onto the operator's waist

on a wet road, it will usually be most slippery

in the center portion of the lane

more than half of all registered crashes

involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than 6 months

following closely to a vehicle in front of you

is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists

when you carry a passenger: a. it will take longer to accelerate and brake b. you will have more balance c. you will have less chance of skidding d. use the rear brake only

it will take longer to accelerate and brake

alcohol first affects your

judgement

alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. which of the following is affected first? a. speech b. balance c. judgment d. vision

judgment

when a motorcycle is stopped at an intersection, a passenger should

keep both feet on the foot pegs

when carrying loads

keep the load low and as far forward as possible

your rear wheel locks while you are trying to stop quickly. it is usually best to

keep the rear wheel locked until stopped

riding in the center portion of the lane

keeps others from sharing your lane

to predict how a hazard may affect you, it's important to

know the speed, distance, and direction that the hazard is moving

passengers should: a. lean as you lean b. hold on to the motorcycle seat c. sit as far back as possible d. sit as far back as possible

lean as you lean

for higher-speed turns, you should

lean more than you would at slow speed

to execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always

lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn

riders in a staggered formation will be passing a car. after the lead rider passes, he/she should return to the _______ of the lane

left portion

when you ride over a pothole, it is usually best to

look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat

when you turn, you should?

look through the turn

when turning, it is important to

look through the turn to where you want to go

when it starts to rain it is usually best to

ride in the tire tracks left by cars

to cross over metal bridge gratings, you should

ride straight across

when following a car, you should try to

ride where the driver can see you in the rear view mirror

the best way to help others see your motorcycle is to

ride with your headlights on

to ride over an object on the road

rise slightly off the seat

to make good judgments in traffic, you need to first

search ahead

to make good judgments in traffic, you need to first? a. know how to stop quickly b. be able to swerve c. search ahead d. watch for pedestrians

search ahead

when swerving to avoid a hazard, it is important to:

separate braking from swerving

when slowing for a normal stop: a. use only the rear brake b. use less throttle and the front brake only c. shift down through the gears as you slow d. pull in the clutch and coast

shift down through the gears as you slow

when you ride, 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

turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going

when merging, the light most likely to make your motorcycle more noticeable to the car driver is the

turn signal

you want to merge into the left lane. to spot cars that can create a hazard for you, it is best to

turn your head to the left

a group of riders move from a staggered formation into a single file when

turning corners

the best way to stop quickly is to

use both brakes at the same time

if you need to slow down while turning

use caution, apply both brakes

to see better when following a vehicle at night

use the headlights of the vehicle ahead

when riding in traffic at night, the best way to locate bumps in the road is to

watch the taillights of the car ahead

the single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a collision is to: a. wear a securely fastened helmet b. be familiar with the motorcycle c. learn to apply both brakes simultaneously

wear a securely fastened helmet

when you ride at night

wear reflective clothing

it is most important to flash your brake light when

you will slow down suddenly

if you are chased by a dog

approach the animal slowly, then speed up

when the front tire goes flat while riding

apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road

the three-step process used to make appropriate judgments, and apply them correctly in different traffic situations is called?

SEE (search, evaluate, execute)

of the following, which one gives the most eye and face protection while riding? a. a windshield b. goggles c. a face shield d. combination of a windshield and goggles

a face shield

the front brake supplies how much of the potential power to stop?

about three-quarters

approximately half of all motorcycle crash fatalities are caused by?

alcohol impairment

to create more space and minimize harm from any hazard: a. communicate your presence with lights and/or horn b. adjust your speed by accelerating, stopping or slowing c. adjust your position and/or direction d. all of these answers are correct

all of these answers are correct

while riding an unfamiliar motorcycle

allow extra room for stopping

keeping a cushion of space around your motorcycle

allows you time and space to react

wearing a helmet can reduce the chance of a fatal head injury in

any crash, regardless of speed

when you turn: a. keep your head and eyes straight to maintain balance b. look through the turn to where you want to go c. always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle d. press on the handlegrip opposite to the direction of the turn

look through the turn to where you want to go

while in a turn, it is best to: a. maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate b. slow down c. accelerate and look straight ahead d. use your brakes

maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate

to avoid confusing other drivers you should

make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn

to cross tracks that run parallel to your course: a. edge gradually across b. increase your speed before the tracks c. move into the opposite lane to cross at a 90-degree angle d. move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

the clutch is

near the left handgrip

on a paved two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect: a. near the center of the road b. near the sides of the road c. in the left wheel track d. in the right wheel track

near the sides of the road

most motorcycle/car crashes: a. occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle b. result in minor injuries c. occur because a motorcyclist turns left in front of the vehicle d. occur because of speeding

occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle

you may make a right turn on a red light

only after coming to a complete stop

most collisions involve riders who

overbrake the rear tire

with a properly adjusted mirror, you can see: a. the lane beside you b. everything behind and to the side of you c. part of the lane beside you and behind you d. only the lane behind you

part of the lane beside you and behind you

to swerve correctly, you should

press the handgrip in the direction of the turn

wearing a dot-certified helmet will

reduce your chance of a head injury

wearing a helmet will: a. increase your chances of a head injury b. reduce your chances of a head injury c. neither reduce nor increase your chances of a head injury d. increase your chances of a neck injury

reduce your chances of a head injury

when riding at night you should

reduce your speed because it is harder to see something lying on the road

the best gear to wear to be seen at night is

reflective clothing

if your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should

relax, stay on course, and ride straight across

if you lock the front tire when stopping

release and reapply the front brake

upshifting or downshifting in a curve

should only be done if it can be done smoothly

passengers on motorcycles should: a. put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped b. not ride without a back rest c. should sit as far forward as possible without crowding you

should sit as far forward as possible without crowding you

if you wait one hour per drink for the alcohol to be eliminated from your body before riding

side effects from the drinking may still remain

if you wait an hour for each drink before you ride

side effects may still remain

when adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the passenger should

sit on the seat with you

to handle a slippery surface, it is best to

slow down before reaching it

if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should

stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

if you see or hear a train approaching, you should

stop until the gate raises and the light stops flashing

if the rear tire goes flat

the back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side

when the front tire goes flat

the steering will feel heavy

how are convex mirrors different from flat mirrors?

they provide a wider view of the road behind

what is the best way to avoid hazards while riding a motorcycle?

to see it coming by looking well ahead

what is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle?

to see it coming by looking well ahead

all riders must wear a helmet

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