Wisconsin DMV Motorcycle Exam 2023 Flashcards

Wisconsin DMV Motorcycle Exam 2023 Flashcards A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane

sharing by:

Riding in the center portion of a lane.Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears

to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.A passenger on a motorcycle should: (sitting position)Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.Refusing to take a breath test when requested by an

officer:

Will result in legal consequences.To swerve correctly, you should:Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.When parking along the road, you should: Park at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the

motorcyclist should:

Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

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

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are

braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.08 percent In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket: Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.What does alcohol do to your riding skills and judgement?It harms both riding skills and judgement.It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:Pavement will be especially slippery.When looking through a turn, you should: Turn just your head, not your shoulders.In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:Be used on its high beam setting.When riding with a passenger, you should: (speed) Ride a little more slowly than usual.Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.Riders under the age of 21 can be arrested for operating

with a minimum prohibited alcohol content (PAC) of:

Any Amount Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.The best way to avoid fatigue when riding your motorcycle

on a long trip is to:

Take frequent breaks to rest.When cars are merging from an entrance ramp: A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them.What does a flashing red traffic light mean? Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you

should:

Identify and separate the hazards.

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should: Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should: Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should

ride:

In the left portion of your lane.A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering

suddenly feels:

Heavy.

An approved helmet:Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

What is the only way to reduce your prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC)?Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding

over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass

another vehicle on its left, you Should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

When slowing or stopping a motorcycle, you should:

(gears) Shift down through the gears.The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar

motorcycle for the first time is to:

Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear Pattern.In Wisconsin, helmets...Must be worn by operators under the age of 18.When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the

best group formation is:

Single-file.When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective

apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

Made of leather or synthetic materials.To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of

you, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you should indicate by Should still use a turn signal.Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.

When riding a motorcycle, you should: (in relation to

drivers) Assume other drivers can't see you.When traveling at night, it is: (visibility) More difficult to judge distances than it is during the day.

During the day, your headlight should:Be used on its high beam setting.

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.More than half of all crashes occur with ---- ridersInvolve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist

should: (mechanics)

Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a

motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

Use hand signals.Eye protection, such as goggles or a face shield is:Required. "Eye protection is required to be used by riders of all ages. Eye protection may be used in the form of goggles, a face shield, glasses, or an approved

windshield." Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and

its surroundings is important because it:

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These

mirrors:

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

Before every ride, you should:Clean and adjust your mirrors.

When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes: More time than usual to stop and speed up.Compared to a car, a motorcycle needs _____ attention.More frequent If a motorcyclist stops at a red stop light but their motorcycle does not trigger the red light to change, the

motorcyclist:

May proceed through the light after waiting no less than 45 seconds.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?Intersections If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you

should:

Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

On a motorcycle, a horn:Can be used to get someone's attention quickly.

If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a

surface with good traction, you Should:

Keep the wheel locked until you have stopped completely.If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can

determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Noticing the other vehicle's taillights bouncing up and down.What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?Slow, look, lean, and roll.When sitting on a motorcycle, you should: (sit position)Sit so you can use your arms to control the motorcycle.If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a

good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should: Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

When nearing a blind intersection, you should: (lane

position) Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers.Verify that your headlight and taillight are in working order:Before every ride.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you

should instruct the passenger to:

Not talk or move unnecessarily.A properly-fitted motorcycle:Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you

should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.Under ideal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a

minimum following distance of:

Four seconds.When other vehicles are slowed or stopped: A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic.When it starts raining, it is usually best to: Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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

If traffic is present, where should you generally position your motorcycle when entering a curve?The center of the curve When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a

two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road,

you should:

Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.