IL Motorcycle test Flashcards

IL Motorcycle test Flashcards When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:Begin slowing sooner than usual.When braking on a motorcycle:The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:Apply both brakes at the same time.Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.The middle portion When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you

should:

Move to the left portion of the lane.If wearing a jacket for protection while riding in hot weather,

you should:

Keep the jacket on to protect you from the heat.As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are

braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.A difference between googles and a windshield is: Goggles will protect you from the wind, but a windshield won't.

When turning left, you should:Press the left handgrip.

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?One

This yellow sign means:There is a sharp turn to the right.

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

When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you

should:

Allow the other driver to pass you.When riding on a slippery surface, you should: Not make sudden movements, if possible.Making eye contact with another driver:Doesn't mean that the driver will properly yield to you.Radically changing your lane position near an intersection where you do not intend to turn is unsafe.True When riding with a passenger, you should: Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?Single-file In general, riders should:Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?Left When approaching a blind intersection, you should:Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.

A group of riders should pass another vehicle: One at a time.

A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

To stop quickly, you should:Use both brakes at the same time.

A child passenger:Should be placed behind the operator.

Snow and ice melt:Faster on some sections of the road than on others.

When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the

best group formation is:

Single-file.

To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or

shoes should:

Cover the ankle and provide support.The single most important thing you can do to improve your

chances of surviving a crash is to:

Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.When riding in a group, the best riding formation is

generally:

A staggered formation.To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of

you, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:Look through the turn to where you want to go.When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it

should be:

Replaced.

When riding at night:Reduce your speed to increase your chances of avoiding

an unexpected hazard.You should flash your brake light to:Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you

should:

Be visible to other drivers.When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do

all of the following, except:

Feel free to talk whenever they want.When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes: More time than usual to stop and speed up.If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you

should:

Keep it locked until you completely stop.It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle

because:

You may be riding in its blind spot.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you

should:

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident,

you should:

Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be

digested. This means that:

Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.Where should you position your motorcycle when entering a curve?Wherever traffic and road conditions require When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should: Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop,

you should:

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.

As you consume more alcohol, your ability to safely ride:Decreases.

Most motorcycles:Have brakes in both the front and rear.

Mirrors on motorcycles:Have blind spots, just like cars.

More than half of all motorcycle crashes: Involve inexperienced riders.

Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the

entering drivers, you should:

Move into another lane, if necessary.Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?The general wear and tread of your tires To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the

following, except:

Airtight.Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?Dry pavement Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection

should include all of the following, except:

A paint check.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

The best way to handle tailgaters is to: Change lanes and let them pass.

The safest part of the laneChanges depending on the situation.

To be effective, a face shield should not: Be airtight.

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?At intersections One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is

if:

The back end is jerking from side to side.

When riding, the best sitting position:Allows you to easily reach the controls.

A DOT-compliant helmet:Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection,

you should:

Ride with your headlight on.When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a

two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time.If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it

is usually best to:

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?The left portion If a driver is following you too closely, you should:Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.

Hearing protection is:Needed in addition to a helmet.

A DOT-compliant helmet:Will allow you to see adequately to both sides.

A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.

When you are being passed, you should:Ride in the center portion of the lane.

When should the front brake be used?Any time the rider is slowing or stopping

When riding, you should wear:Bright clothing.

How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?They provide a wider view of the road.

Motorcycle riders:Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent

hearing damage.

Goggles will:Protect only your eyes.

To improve your chances of being seen, you should:Always use your headlight.

When riding a motorcycle, clothing:Can provide protection in the event of a crash.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?Leather The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?About three-quarters More than half of all crashes:Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?Tell them to take less-crowded roads.When it starts raining, it is best to:Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.When approaching an object or uneven surface that you

cannot avoid, you should:

Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

. Riding gloves are often:Made of leather.

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you

should do all of the following, except:

Turn your headlight off during the day.If your front wheel begins to skid, you should: Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other

vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane

because:

You may run off the road.When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.

If you are transporting a passenger, they should: Lean as you lean.

When stopped behind another vehicle, you should: Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.