Missouri (MO) Motorcycle Test Prep
Scan your path of travel:
12 seconds ahead
Every year, approximatley ________ motorcyclists are killed.
2100
At night, use a ____________ following distance, or more.
3 second
Approximately __________ of all riders killed had been drinking.
40 - 45%. Only about 1/3 were over the legal limit.
Approach uneven surfaces as close to a ______ as possible.
90 degree angle
When parking along the roadside, park at a _________ angle to the curb with your ______ wheel touching the curb.
90 degree; rear
Injuries occur in ____ of motorcycles crashes but just ____ of automobile crashes.
90%, 33%
Studies show that most crash-involved drivers:
Underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
The best way to stop quickly is to:
Use both brakes at the same time
Passengers should sit as far ______ as possible without crowding the driver.
forward
The ___________ the turn, the more a motorcyle must lean.
sharper
During the day, a motorcycle with its head light on is _______ as likely to be seen.
twice
If you are approached/chased by a dog you should:
Approach the animal slowly then accelerate away
The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:
At an intersection
Avoid riding on:
Big build ups of oil or grease
If a tire goes flat while riding, it is usually best to:
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road
Most crashes occur in:
Broad daylight
Usually a good way to handle tail-gaters is to:
Change lanes and let them pass
Jacket and pants should:
Cover arms and legs completely
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Cover the clutch & brake
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Doesn't mean that the other driver will yield to you
Over 1/2 of all motorcycle/car accidents are caused by:
Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
It is best to change gears before:
Entering a turn
A plastic shatter-resistant face shield:
Helps protect your whole face
If either tire goes flat while riding:
Hold handlegrips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course
If your rear tire goes flat, the motorcycle may:
Jerk or sway from side to side
When it starts to rain, is it safer to ride in the center of the lane or the tire tracks of preceeding vehicles?
Ride in the tire tracts of other vehicles rather than the center lane
Position yourself in the portion of the lane:
Where you are most likely to be seen
When carrying passengers, extra equipment should include:
A proper seat, footrests, and protective equipment
Should passengers get on before or after you start the motorcycle?
After
Use both brakes:
Every time you slow or stop
If your front tire goes flat, it may:
Feel heavy
When turning, press left, lean left...
Go left
When encountering a wobble:
Grip the handlgrips firmly, close the throttle gradually, move your weight forward and as low as possible, then pull off the road
Most wobbles are caused by:
Improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure
More than half of all crashes:
Involve riders who have ridden less than six months
The front brake:
Is more powerful and privides up to 75% of stopping power
When riding in a group, the inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Just behind the leader
If approaching a blind intersection:
Move to the portion of the lane that will bring you into the the other driver's field of vision the earliest
When carrying cargo, load should be placed:
Over or in front of the rear axle. Loads should be low and forward.
To swerve corrrectly:
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn
Lane sharing is usually:
Prohibited
Unless the road is wet the center of the lane:
Provides adequate traction
Cross grooves and gratings by:
Riding straight across them
What does S E E stand for?
Search, evaluate, execute
If you have to ride over an uneven surface or obstacle:
Slow down, straighten the motorcycle, rise slightly off the rear seat, and roll the throttle slightly before impact
4 steps for better turning control:
Slow, look, press, roll
Do you squeeze or grab the brake lever?
Squeeze
When passing parked cars:
Stay toward the left of your lane
What are the 3 major factors in determining blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
The amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and body weight
Normally, the minimum distance you would want to follow behind another vehicle is:
The distance traveled in 2 seconds
A "wobble" occurs when:
The front wheel and handle bars shake from side to side
Roll on the throttle:
Through the turn
A skid can occur if you apply:
Too much brake.
True or False: Passengers should lean as you do.
True
True or False: Saddle bags should be evenly loaded and have about the same weight.
True
When crossing tracks running parallel to your lane:
Try to cross at angle of at least 45 degrees
When going through a turn, you should:
Turn just your head & eyes and look where you are going
Slippery surfaces for motorcycles include:
Wet surfaces (particularly just after it starts to rain),gravel roads, mud, snow, ice , lane markings
Keep you distance behind other vehicles so:
You have time to react & space to maneuver
It is MOST important to flash your brake lights when:
You will be slowing suddenly
Never drive directly ________ another rider.
alongside
If you must stop quickly while turning, __________ if possible.
straighten the bike upright and then brake