Motorcycle Permit Test Questions Flashcards

Motorcycle Permit Test Questions Flashcards

CA passenger should:A . Hold onto the seat strap.B. Hold

onto the side of the seat.C. Hold onto the operator's waist.D Not ride without a backrest dIn this picture, riders are in astaggered formation. The

followingdistance between A and C shouldbe at least:A.

Four seconds. C. One car length.B. One second. D. Two seconds.

cWith a properly adjusted mirroryou can see:A. The lane

beside you.B. The lane behind you.C. Part of the lane beside you andbehind you.D. Everything behind and to the side.

cIf the rear tire goes flat:A. You will not be able to

maintaincontrol.B. You will lose power to the rear wheel.C.The back of the motorcycle willjerk from side to side.D. The steering will feel heavy.

aNot turning off a turn signal ismost likely to:A. Encourage

other drivers to pullinto your path.B. Keeps others from noticing yourbrake light.C. Reduces your chances of a crashbecause other drivers stay clear.D. Encourage others to follow youtoo closely.

bWhen swerving, it is important to:A. Always brake before

swerving.B. Separate braking from swerving.C. Always brake after swerving.D. Swerve in the direction thehazard is traveling.

dIn the picture above, it is usuallybest to: (On coming care

and behind another car. 1|2|3 are the positions)A. Speed up to get by quickly.B. Ride in position 3.C. Ride in position 1.D. Ride in position 2 or 3.cApproximately half of all motorcyclecrash fatalities are

caused by:A. Road conditions.B. The rider's helmet.C.

Alcohol Impairment.D. Mechanical Failure.

cWhen riding at night:A. Always ride in the center lane.B.

Ride with flashers on.C. Wear reflective clothing.D. Follow closer to the vehicle aheadfor safety.

cFor greatest safety, your helmetshould:A. Fit tightly at the

base; looselyat the top.B. Fit loosely all the way around.C.Fit snugly all the way around.D. Be worn only on long rides.

cWhen carrying a passenger:A. You will have more

balance.B. You will be able to slow more quickly.C. It will take longer to accelerateand slow down.D. You will have less chance of skidding

dIf you lock the front tire whenstopping:A. Release the rear

brake.B. Keep the front brake locked untilfully stopped.C.Keep both brakes locked.D. Release and reapply the front brake.aThe ability to think clearly and ridesafely is affected by as

little as:A. 1 drink. C. 3 drinks.B. 6 drinks. D. 2 drinks.

aAlcohol enters the bloodstream andquickly reaches the brain. What isaffected first?A. Judgment. C. Balance.B.Speech. D. Vision.

bWhich one of the followingstatements is correct:A. Press

left, lean left, go right.B. Press left, lean left, go left.C.Press left, lean right, go right.D. Press right, lean right, go lef

bTo make good judgments in traffic,you need to first:A. Be

able to swerve.B. Search ahead.C. Watch for pedestrians.D. Know how to stop quickly.

cIf you need to slow down while turning:A. Apply the rear

brake, and leanfarther into the turn.B. Never apply the brakes.C. Use caution, apply both brakes.D. Apply the rear brake only.

dWhile riding an unfamiliarmotorcycle:A. Do not shift above

third gear.B. Stay in the right portion of the lane.C. Have the owner ride with you.D. Allow extra room for stopping dIn the picture above, the rear wheellocks while trying to

stop quickly.It is usually best to:A. Maintain position and

release therear brake.B. Lean the motorcycle and releasethe rear brake.C. Release front brake and keep rearbrake locked.D. Keep the rear wheel locked untilstopped.

cThe best gear to wear to be seenat night is:A. Fluorescent

clothing.B. A white helmet.C. Reflective clothing.D. A red jacket.

dWhen turning, it is important to:A. Look straight ahead.B.

Slow after starting into the turn.C. Reduce speed coming out of the turn.D. Look through the turn to whereyou want to go.BWhen adjusting your mirrors to carrya passenger, the

passenger should:A. Stand behind the motorcycle.B. Sit on

the seat with you.C. Adjust the mirror while you sit onthe motorcycle.D. Stand beside the motorcyclein the blind spot.

cThe engine cut-off switch is usuallylocated:A. Near the

clutch.B. On the left handlebar.C. Near the right hand grip.D. On the top of the gas tank.dWhen riding where sand and gravelhave collected on

paved roads, youshould:A. Downshift and use more

throttle.B. Pull in the clutch.C. Only use the rear brake to slow down.D. Avoid sudden changes in speedor direction.

cOf the following, which one gives themost eye and face protection whileriding?A. Goggles. C. A faceshield.B. A windshield. D. Sunglasses cWearing a helmet can reduce thechance of a fatal head

injury in:A. Low-speed crash only.B. Single - vehicle

crashes only.C. Any crash, regardless of speed.D.High-speed crash only.

bKeeping a cushion of space aroundyour motorcycle:A. Is

only necessary for beginningmotorcyclists.B. Allows you time and space to react.C. Allows you to weave through trafficwhen you need to.D. Makes you more vulnerable.

dTo cross tracks that run parallelto your course:A. Edge

gradually across.B. Move into the opposing lane tocross at a 90-degree angle.C. Wait for the tracks to end.D. Move away, then turn and cross atan angle of at least 45 degrees.

cMaking eye contact with a driverat an intersection:A. Is a

sure sign that the driver willprobably yield.B. Is important if the driver ispulling out from a side street.C. Does not mean that the driversees you.D. Confuses them.aAt intersections, the most commoncause of motorcycle/car

crashes is:A. Drivers entering a rider's rightof way.B.

Riders not seeing drivers enterfrom side streets.C. Drivers tailgating riders.D. Riders not yielding to oncomingtraffic.

dOn a wet road, it will usually bemost slippery:A. On loose

gravel.B. In the left wheel track.C. In the right wheel track.D. In the center portion of the lane aIf you drink 4 typical drinks, whatis the least amount of alcoholremaining in your body after 2 hrs?A. 2 drinks. C. 1 drink.B. 3 drinks. D. 4 drinks.dYou are preparing to move to theleft lane, as pictured

above. To spotcars passing beside you, it is best to:A. Slow

and look in the left mirror.B. Look in the left mirror.C. Speed up and look in the left mirror.D. Turn your head to the left.dIn this picture, A, B, and C areriding as a group. To pass,

rider Bshould:A. Complete the pass in front of A.B. Pass

with C.C. Return to the lane and ride next to A.D. Return to the right portion ofthe lane behind A.

bTo ride over an object on the road:A. Stay seated until you

have crossed it.B. Rise slightly off the seat.C. Edge across it.D. Grip the gas tank with your knees.

bTo handle a slippery surface, it isbest to:A. Use the rear

brake lightly whilecrossing.B. Slow down before reaching it.C. Gradually accelerate.D. Downshift when you reach it.