Motorcycle Manual Iowa DOT Practice Test Flashcards

Motorcycle Manual (Iowa DOT) Practice Test Flashcards

try to avoid obstacles by:slowing sown or by going around them

What do you do if a danger comes upon your lane. Speed up or drop back to find a place clear of traffic on both sides.

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield: Helps protect your whole face

What does distance permit you:Time to react and Space to maneuver

How often should you keep your headlight on? At all times

True or False: Riders are riding slower than 30 mph when a

crash occurs.True

Making eye contact with the driver(s):Doesn't mean that the driver will yield

When entering an intersection where a vehicle driver is

preparing to cross your path:

Cover the clutch lever and both brakes to reduce reaction time.More than half of all crashes:Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months If vehicles and other potential problems are on BOTH sides, what position(s) should you ride in?Path 2 When should you use low beam?At night and in fog If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must stop, it is

usually best to:

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road It is most important to flash your break light when:You will be slowing suddenly If vehicles and other potential problems are on your LEFT ONLY, what position(s) should you ride in?Path 2 or 3 When riding, you should:Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going How do you turn left on a motorcycle?Press left hand grip - lean left - go left When do most crashes happen?On shot trips (less than five miles long), just a few minutes after starting out.How should you turn in a NORMAL turn?the rider and motorcycle should lean together at the same time What should you do if someone is following you and you can't change lane position?Slow down and allow room for both of you to stop

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

Reflective clothing should:Be worn day and night

When a car wants to enter at an intersection, it is best to:Reduce speed and be ready to react How should you turn in TIGHT TURNS?Counterbalance by leaning the motorcycle only keeping your body straight How often should you check your motorcycle Before every ride Usually the best way to deal with tailgaters is toChange lanes and let them pass How often should you use both breaks to stop? Every time When are crashes especially common among beginner riders?In the first moths of riding Over one-half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by:Drivers entering the right-of-way

Normally, what distance should be maintain be hind a vehicle.a minimum of two seconds If you are carrying a heavy load and you have to shift it, where should it be?Center the weight forward and low How much stopping power does the front break provide?at least three-quarters to %70

To swerve to the left:Press the left handgrip to the left, then to the right to

recover What should you do if some one is following too closely.Change lanes and allow them to pass How do you turn right on a motorcycle?Press right hand grip - lean right - go right When it starts to rain it is usually best to: Ride in the tire tracks left by cars How should you sit on your motorcyclearms slightly bent, firm grim on the hand grips, starting with your right hand flat, knees are against the gas tank, and feet are firmly on the on the footrests

To reduce the time, you should:Cover the clutch and both breaks

What should you do if there is a car merging into your lane and no lane opens up?Adjust speed to open up space for the merging driver.If vehicles and other potential problems are on your RIGHT ONLY, what position(s) should you ride in?Path 1 or 2