CA Motorcycle Permit Test Questions & Answers Flashcards To operate the throttleStart with your wrist flat When you carry a passengerIt will take longer to accelerate and brake In the picture, the most likely to make your motorcycle more noticeable to the car driver is the Turn signal Most collisions involve riders whoOverbrake the rear tire When you ride over a pothole, it is usually best toLook straight and rise off the seat slightly 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 While riding in an unfamiliar motorcycle Allow extra room for stopping Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. Which of the following is affected first? Judgment Judgment Wearing a helmet willReduce chances of a head injury Alcohol first affects yourJudgement You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually, it is best to turn from which position of the lane?The center portion Following closely to a vehicle in front of you Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists In the picture, the rider in the most dangerous position isRider B Make a special point to use mirrors when Slowing or stopping When you ride at nightWear reflective clothing If you lock the front tire when stopping Release and reapply the front brake To avoid causing a rear-end collision when following another vehicle Stay at least two seconds behind Riders in a staggered formation will be passing a ca, after the lead rider passes, he/she should return to the _____ of the lane.Left portion Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes Every time you slow or stop.Not turning off a turn signalEncourages other drivers to pull into your path When the front tire goes flat while riding Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road In slow tight turnsLean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight When carrying loadsKeep the load low and as far forward as possible When you are being followed too closely, it is usually best to Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead 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 you turn, you shouldLook through the turn.To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, it is usually best to ride In the center portion of your lane In the picture below, the car driver is preparing to enter the intersection. To be seen and maintain a space cushion, you should Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
While in a turn, it is best toMaintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate In this picture, you are passing parked cars. The greatest danger to you is A car pulling out Riding in the center portion of the lane Keeps others from sharing your lane To reduce speed before turningClose the throttle and apply the brakes To make a normal stop, useboth brakes and downshift Before changing lanes to the leftCheck your left mirror and look to the left In the picture below, the car driver is signaling for a left turn. You should slow down and move away from the approaching vehicle When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roads, you should Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction For higher-speed turns, you shouldLean more than you would at low speed Vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common At intersections Before changing lanes to the left as pictured belowCheck your left mirror and turn your head to the left When swerving, it is important toSeparate braking from swerving At intersections, the most common cause of motorcycle/vehicle collisions is Drivers entering a rider's right of way When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the passenger should Sit in the seat with you Wearing a helmet can reduce the chance of a fatal head injury in Any crash, regardless of speed When riding with a passenger, you should Start slowing sooner To make good judgments in traffic, you need to firstSearch ahead To create more space in the situation pictured below, you should Adjust your speed and stay in the center of the lane Which of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean left, go left When the front tire goes flatThe steering will feel heavy To make good judgement in traffic, you need to firstSearch ahead When you turn?Look through the turn to where you want to go