NCDMV Motorcycle Test Answers Essential Terms Definitions

NCDMV Motorcycle Test Answers | Essential Terms & Definitions Flashcards

If a tire goes flat while riding, it is usually best to:Relax on

the handlegrips.shift your weight toward the good tire.brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.Use both brakes and stop quickly.brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.

When it starts to rain it is usually best to:Ride in the center

of the lane.Pull off to the side until the rain stops.Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.Increase your speed.Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

The best way to stop quickly is to:Use the front brake

only.Use the rear brake first.Throttle down and use the front brake.Use both brakes at the same time.Use both brakes at the same time

If you are chased by a dog:Kick it away.Stop until the

animal loses interest.Swerve around the animal.Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Passengers should:Lean as you lean.Hold on to the

motorcycle seat.Sit as far back as possible.Never hold onto you.Lean as you lean.The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential power?stoppingAbout one-quarter.About one-half.About three-quarters.All of the stopping power.About three-quarters.

When riding, you should:Turn your head and shoulders to

look through turns.Keep your arms straight.Keep your knees away from the gas tank.Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

If you wait an hour for each drink before riding:You cannot

be arrested for drinking and riding.Your riding skills will not be affected.Side effects from the drinking may still remain.You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.Side effects from the drinking may still remain.

To reduce your reaction time, you should:Ride slower than

the speed limit.Cover the clutch and brakes.Shift into neutral when slowing.Pull in the clutch when turning.Cover the clutch and brakes.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble:Accelerate out of the

wobble.Use the brakes gradually.Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.Downshift.Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

To swerve correctly:Shift your weight quickly.Turn the

handlebars quickly.Press the handlegrip in the direc tion of the turn.Press the handlegrip in the opposite direction of the turn.Press the handlegrip in the direc tion of the turn.

Making eye contact with other drivers:Is a good sign they

see you.Is not worth the effort it takes.Doesn't mean that the driver will yield.Guarantees that the other driver will

yield to you.Doesn't mean that the driver will yield.

More than half of all crashes:Occur at speeds greater

than35 mph.Happen at night.Are caused by worn

tires.Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months.Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months.

Reflective clothing should:Be worn at night.Be worn during

the day.Not be worn.Be worn day and night.Be worn day and night.

Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:- Change

lanes and let them pass.- Use your horn amd make obscense gestures.- Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.- Ignore them.Change lanes and let them pass.The car below is waiting to enter the intersection. It is best

to:Make eye contact with the driver.Reduce speed and be

ready to reactMaintain speed and position.Maintain speed and move right.Reduce speed and be ready to react

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield:Is not necessary if

you have a windshield.Only protects your eyes.Helps protect your whole face.Does not protect your face as well as goggles.Helps protect your whole face.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should

position themselves:Just behind the leader.In front of the

group.At the tail end of the group.Beside the leader.Just behind the leader.It is MOST important to flash your brake light

when:Someone is following too closely.You will be slowing

suddenly.There is a stop sign ahead.Your signals are not working.You will be slowing suddenly.