Motorcycle Written NJ Test Flashcards

Motorcycle Written NJ Test Flashcards Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar

to:Accelerating.Braking.Swerving.Turning.

Braking.When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you

should ride in:The left side of the lane.The center of the

lane.The right side of the lane.Either the right or center portions of the lane.The left side of the lane.If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left,

you should:Get into the right part of the lane so you can be

seen in their side mirror.Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.The horn may go off.Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.Experienced riders use a system known as SIPDE to make judgments while riding. What does "SIPDE" stand for?Stop, Increase, Pass, Downshift, and EnterScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, and ExecuteSide, Intercept, Plan, Demonstrate, and ExitSlide, Impede, Position, Decode, and Extreme Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute

When passing another driver, you should:Move out of their

blind spot as quickly as possible.Linger in their blind spot.Decelerate in the passing lane.Not worry about your own blind spot.Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible.When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?After starting the motorcycleBefore starting the motorcycleDuring the rideAt a traffic signal Before starting the motorcycle

In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:Not

be used.Be used on its high beam setting.Be used on its low beam setting.Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.Be used on its high beam setting.

When making normal stops, you should:a. Use only the

rear brakeb. Use only the front brakec. Use both the front and rear brakesd. Alternate between the front and rear brakes Use both the front and rear brakes When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may

need to:Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting

safely.Speed up before downshifting safely.Swerve to the

left.Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:By using

only the rear brake.By using only the front brake.By

allowing the front tire to lock up.By using both the front and rear brakes.By using both the front and rear brakes.

When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do

all of the following, except:Get on the motorcycle after the

engine has been started.Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.Feel free to talk whenever they want.Feel free to talk whenever they want.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?Incorrect tire pressureImproper loadingUnsuitable accessoriesUneven road Uneven road If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle

differently, you should:a. Continue riding normally.b. Pull

over and check the tires.c. Pull over to check the chain.d.Pull over to check the windshield.Pull over and check the tires.Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not

much different than when driving a car. However:a. A

motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.b. A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.c.Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.d. It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see

what's going on around them because:a. Motorcycle

mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.b. Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.c. Mirrors are never accurate.d. Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.

This road sign means:Side road.Keep to the side indicated

by the arrow.You may drive in the left lane.You have the right-of-way.Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.

During the day, you should:Not ride with your headlight

on.Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.Always ride with your headlight on.Use your headlight if you think it helps.Always ride with your headlight on.If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using

the mirrors because:a. Most people aren't used to using

mirrors.b. Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.c. Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.d. It can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you

should:a. Release and re-apply the rear brakeb. Keep it

locked until you completely stopc. Release the rear brake and only use the front braked. Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop Keep it locked until you completely stop