MOTORCYCLE PERMIT PRACTICE EXAM

MOTORCYCLE PERMIT PRACTICE EXAM

2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES

• What is the best way to stay out of a vehicle's blind spots?
• Ride as close to the vehicle as possible
• Avoid riding alongside vehicles and speed up or drop back
• Use your horn constantly to alert the driver
• Ride directly behind large vehicles

Blind spots are areas where drivers cannot see you. Staying out of these zones reduces the risk of collision.

• When should you use your turn signals?
• Only in heavy traffic
• Only when changing lanes
• Every time you plan to turn or change lanes
• Only at night 1 / 3

Signaling helps communicate your intentions and keeps traffic predictable and safe.

• What should you do if your motorcycle begins to wobble?
• Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually slow down
• Speed up immediately
• Apply the front brake hard
• Jump off the motorcycle

Wobble can worsen with abrupt actions. Steadying and slowing down safely is key.

• How should you approach a turn on a motorcycle?
• Accelerate into the turn
• Brake in the turn
• Slow before the turn and look through it
• Stay upright until halfway through

Slowing before a turn gives you more control and time to react.

5. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur:

• On highways
• At night
• At intersections
• In parking lots

Intersections are high-risk areas due to crossing paths and visibility issues. 2 / 3

• If it starts to rain while you're riding, when is the road most slippery?
• After it has been raining for hours
• Just before the rain begins
• Within the first few minutes of rain
• After the road dries

Oil and debris float on water initially, making roads slick during the first few minutes.

• Which brake provides the most stopping power?
• Rear brake
• Front brake
• Both are equal
• Emergency brake

The front brake handles about 70% of the stopping power on most motorcycles.

• What is the safest clothing to wear while riding?
• T-shirt and jeans
• Leather or reinforced motorcycle gear
• Any long-sleeve shirt
• Shorts and a hoodie

Protective gear minimizes injury in case of a fall or collision.

• What should you do when you see a railroad crossing sign?
• Speed up to cross quickly
• Slow down and be ready to stop
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