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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