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CA DMV M1 Test Flashcards With a properly adjusted mirror, you can see part of the lane beside you and behind you on a paved 2 lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect Near the sides of the road
To operate the throttle:start with your wrist flat
not turning off a turn signal:encourages other drivers to pull into your path
When carrying loads:Keep the load low and as far forward as possible
The single most important thing you can do to improve your
chances of surviving a collision is to:
Where is securely fastened helmet On a wet road, it will usually be most slippery: In the center portion of the lane When following a vehicle you should try to you Ride where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror The best lane position for a motorcycle: Can vary depending on road and/or traffic conditions.Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.A primary cause of single vehicle motorcycle collisions is:Motorcyclists running wide in a curve or turn and colliding with an object.A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile
driver when passing parked vehicles because:
A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane.To avoid confusing other drivers, you should: Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn.
Make a special point to use your mirrors when: slowing or stopping
Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes: Every time you slow or stop.
You are being pursued by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated.You are being pursued by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You have deliberately ignored the officers warning to stop and have sped away. During the pursuit a person is killed. You are subject to Imprisonment in a state prison for six years
When you turn:Look through the turn to where you want to go.
Vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common At intersections To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always:Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn.When adjusting you mirrors to carry a passenger, the
passenger should:
Sit on the seat with you Of the following, which gives the best face and eye protection while riding?A face shield To cross tracks that run parallel to your course: move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees If you must stop quickly while turning and are unable to
straighten the motorcycle first, apply the:
Breaks harder as the lean is reduced
To make good judgements in traffic, you need to first:Search ahead.
Passengers on motorcycles should:Sit as far forward as possible without crowding you.________ is a major factor in collisions caused by motorcycles.Following too closely.
In the picture below, the car is waiting to enter the
intersection. Usually it is best for you to:
Slow and increase space The driver turning left in the picture below is not stopping.
Your best chance to avoid a collision would be to:
Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle 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.When riding at night you should:Reduce your speed because it is harder to see something lying in the road.When you are being followed too closely, it is usually best
to:
Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead In the picture below,The car driver is preparing to enter the intersection. To be seen in maintain a space cushion, you
should:
Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection When you ride over a pothole, it is usually best to:Look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat.When following a vehicle at nightUse the headlights of the vehicle ahead wearing a helmet can reduce the chance of a fatal head injury in Any crash, regardless of speed What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle?To see it coming by looking well ahead.
If you lock the front tire when stopping: Release and reapply the front brake
What are the requirements for wearing a helmet? All motorcycle riders and passengers are required to wear helmets at all times.At intersections, the most common cause of
motorcycle/vehicle collisions is:
Drivers entering a rider's right of way In the picture below, the car driver is signaling for a left
turn. You should:
Slow down and move away from the approaching vehicle Riders in a staggered formation will be passing a car. After the lead rider passes, he or she should return to the ___ of the lane Left portion
In slow, tight turns:Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
In the picture below, it is usually best to ride in which position?Position 2 and 3 Following closely to a vehicle in front of you: is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists In this picture (merge), the light most likely to make your
motorcycle more noticeable to the car driver is:
Turn signal If you have a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips
firmly and:
Use the brake on the good tire or avoid breaking Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:Can make motorcycle riders easier to see.to avoid causing a rear end collision when following another vehicle Stay at least two seconds behind Grabbing the front brake or jamming down on the rear
brake:
Can cause the brakes to lock.Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. which of the following is affected first?Judgement.
To operate a moped you must have at least a __ license.Class M2 To rider over metal bridge gratings as pictured belowRide straight across riding in the center portion of the lane keeps others from sharing your lane
Most collisions involve riders who:overbrake the rear tire
Wearing a helmet will:Reduce your chances of a head injury.
when the front tire goes flatthe steering will feel heavy
In a normal turn, lean your:motorcycle and your body at the same angle
While in a turn, It is best to:It is best to: Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate
If your throttle sticks:Squeeze the clutch and use the engine cut off switch
If you must carry a load it should be:Either over or in front of the rear axle.
When the front tire goes flat while riding: apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads, you should Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction
To reduce speed before turning:close the throttle and apply both brakes
for higher speed turns you shouldlean more than you would at low speed To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, it is
usually best to ride:
In the center portion of your lane.
When you ride at night:Wear reflective clothing
You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually, it is best to turn from which portion of the lane?The center portion In the picture (B passing), the rider in the most dangerous
position is:
Rider B To predict how the hazard might affect you, it is important to Know the speed distance and direction that the hazard is moving In the picture below, riders A, B, and C are riding as a
group. To pass, rider B should:
Return to the right portion of the lane behind rider A
When swerving, it is important to:separate braking from swerving
You are preparing to move to the left lane, as pictured
below. To spot vehicles moving beside you, it is best to:
Turn your head to the left
To ride over an object on the road:rise slightly off the seat
In this picture, you are passing parked cars. The greatest
danger to you is:
A car pulling out when you carry a passengerit will take longer to accelerate and brake The ability to think clearly and ride safely is affected by as
little as:
- drink
A group of riders move from a staggered formation to a
single file when:
Turning corners
Before changing lanes to the left:check your left mirror and look to the left
When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered
formation:
Should not be use when entering or exiting a highway.To create more space in the situation pictured below, you
should:
Adjust your speed and stay in the center of the lane You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the
clutch when:
The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
Eye protection:Should give a clear view to either side.
When you turn, you should:Look through the turn
Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean left, go left.When riding an unfamiliar motorcycleAllow extra room for stopping
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