DMV Motorcycle Permit Test Flashcards

DMV Motorcycle Permit Test Flashcards if you lock the front tire when stopping release and reapply the front brake To pass a car on your leftadjust your speed and stay in the center of the lane which position should you ride in when there is a car on the other side of the intersection center and away from the car when swerving, it is important toseparate braking from swerving 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 Alcohol first affects yourJudgement to reduce speed before turningclose the throttle and apply the breaks at intersection the most common cause of motorcycle/vehicle collisions is Drivers entering a riders right of way before changing lanes to the left as pictured belowcheck your left mirror and turn your head to the left 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 before changing lanes to the leftcheck your left mirror and look to the left when the front tire goes flat while riding apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road 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.when you carry a passengerit will take longer to accelerate and brake when you turnyou should when riding with a passenger, you should start slowing sooner the rider in the most dangerous position is rider B the light most likely to make your motorcycle more noticeable to the driver is the turn signal when carrying loadskeep the load low and as far forward as possible when the front tire goes flatthe steering will feel heavy you are passing parked cars. the greatest danger to you is.a car pulling out.during night time driving look forheadlights of the car infront of you at night your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes every time you slow or stop make a special point to use mirrors when slowing or stopping your best chance to avoid a collision would be to reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle when riding where sand and gravel i have collected on paved roads you should.avoid sudden changes in speed or direction riders in a staggered formation will be passing a car, After the lead rider passes he/she left portion when you ride over a porthole it is usually best tolook straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat to operate the throttlestart with your wrist flat Which of the following statements is correct? press left, lean left, go left to make a good judgment in traffic, you need to firstSearch ahead

when you are being followed too closely it is usually best todrop back farther from the vehicle ahead to make a normal stop useboth brakes and downshift to discourage other divers from sharing your lane it is usually best to ride in the center portion of your line not turning off a turn signalencourages other driver to pull into your path for higher speed turns you shouldlean more than you would at low speed to make good judgement in traffic you need to firstsearch ahead when you turnlook through the turn to where you wan to go Vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common At intersections to avoid causing a rear end collision when following another vehicle stay at least two seconds behind following closely to a vehicle in front of you is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. which of the following is affected first.judgement Most collisions involve riders whoover brake the rear tire when you ride at nightwear reflective clothing while riding in an unfamiliar motorcycle allow extra room for stopping While in a turn, it is best toaccelerate steady speed or look straight ahead wearing a helmet willreduce your chances of a head injury

In slow , tight turns:lean your motorcycle only and keep your body straight

wearing a helmet can reduce the chance of a fatal head injury any crash regardless of speed the car driver is signaling for a left turn you should slowslow down and move away from the approaching vehicle riding in the center portions of the lane keeps others from sharing your lane when adjusting your mirror to carry a passenger, the passenger should sit on the seat with you