AZ Motorcycle Permit Exams Flashcards

AZ Motorcycle Permit Exams Flashcards

A windshield:Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:Change lanes and let them pass.What proportion of crashes involve riders who have been using their motorcycle for less than 5 months?50% plus As you enter a curve, where should you be looking?Where you want to go In a slow, tight turn, what should you do? Lean only motorcycle How far ahead should you be searching your path of travel when riding?12 seconds How often, as a minimum, should you check hydraulic fluid and coolant on your motorcycle?Weekly When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign,

riders should:

Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.You pull away from a green light quickly, and are hit by a car which entered an intersection on the yellow light.Whose fault is it?It's both your faults When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you

should look for:

Items made of leather.Why should you be careful when changing gears during a turn?The change in power can cause a skid When going through a curve, what should you do with the throttle?Maintain or slightly increase speed

To reduce your reaction time, you should: Cover the clutch and the brakes

To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should: Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn The vehicle ahead of you passes a mailbox. What is the minimum time which should elapse before you pass it?

• seconds

Why should you try the throttle, clutch and brakes a few times before setting off on an unfamiliar motorcycle?Because all motorcycle controls feel different As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are

braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.Why should you try to sit up straight on your motorcycle?So that you can be better seen When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?The left portion of the lane

To make a quick stop on wet pavement, you should: Use both brakes

When carrying a passenger or cargo:It may take more time to accelerate and stop.To avoid accidentally using too much throttle, your right wrist should be?Lower than the throttle Where is the clutch lever usually located? On the left handgrip

To swerve correctly:Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn

What's the best position for riders to see and be seen?It depends on circumstances Your fixed lights, i.e. excluding turn signals, on your motorcycle should be, at a minimum, what?Headlight, taillight and brake light

Convex mirrors make cars seem:Farther away.

When should you adjust your mirrors for optimum viewing?Before setting off In a normal slow stop, how should you use your brakes?Both together Where on a normal motorcycle is your gearchange lever?Beneath your left foot When being passed by another vehicle, you should: Ride in the center portion of your lane.A three-wheeled motorcycle:Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Crashes are more likely to occur among:Beginning riders

How often should you check your motorcycle for defects?Before every ride Which of these is key to avoiding an accident? Making sure you're as visible as possible Where on a normal motorcycle will you find the engine cut-off switch?On the right handlebar Beginners should consider motorcycles of what type?Smaller What percentage of your braking power comes from your rear brake?25% So that other drivers can be aware of you, you should take particular care to do what?Stay out of their blindspots

To swerve, you should:Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

You should shift down through the gears? During slowing or stopping To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you

should:

Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.A motorcycle clutch should feel what?Tight

When you ride, the best gear to wear is: Any gear that helps to protect you.

When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do

all of the following, except:

Feel free to talk whenever they want.Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These

mirrors:

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

Swerving a motorcycle:Requires a lot of traction

Where on a normal motorcycle will you find the horn button?On the left handlebar What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?Just behind the leader.When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders

near the front because:

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them If your front wheel begins to skid, you should: Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip.

You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.The majority of drivers mainly use which of their mirrors to look behind?Rearview mirror On a two-lane highway, motorcycle riders in a group should

pass:

One at a time.When riding a motorcycle, you should:Always wear a jacket, even if it's warm out You should close up tight with the vehicle in front under what circumstances?Never, always leave a gap

When braking on a slippery surface, you should: Use both brakes

If you set off but shortly afterwards your engine stops, the most likely cause is probably what?Fuel supply valve closed Under normal riding conditions, when is it acceptable to put your feet down when moving?It is never acceptable