Wisconsin DMV motorcycle Practice Test Flashcards

Wisconsin DMV motorcycle Practice Test Flashcards reflective clothing is important for safetya.) at nightb.) in day and nightc.) in urban areasd.) in rural areas b.) in day and nightReflective clothing is important for safety in both day and night. You should wear bright, reflective clothing at all times.The safest way to cross an unavoidable obstacle is to approach it at a ________ angle.a.) 20 degreeb.) 45 degreec.) 90 degreed.) 135 degree c.) 90 degreeThe safest way to cross an unavoidable obstacle is to cross it head-on; that is, at a 90-degree angle. This will help keep your front wheel from deflecting off the obstacle. If that is not possible, cross it at an angle of at least 45 degrees Which of the following is the best way to secure cargoa.) Elastic cordsb.) cable tiesc.) metal chainsd.) nylon rope a.) elastic cords The center lane position is the best one for?a.) avoiding hazards from parked carsb.) changing lanesc.) preparing to pass the vehicle ahead of youd.) being seen by the driver ahead of you d.) being seen by the driver ahead of you to prevent fatigue while you ride, you shoulda.) drink lots of waterb.) drink energy drinksc.) avoid wearing a helmetd.) stop at least every two hours d.) stop at least every two hoursRiding a motorcycle can be more tiring than driving a car. To avoid fatigue, you should stop and take a rest break at least once every two hours.Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?a.) the left portion of the lane, as close as possible to the vehicle you are going to passb.) the center portion of the lane at a safe following distancec.) the right portion of the lane at a safe following distanced.) the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance d.) the left portion of the lane at a safe following distancePassing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.When you park at the roadside, which wheel should be touching the curb?a.) neither wheelb.) the front wheelc.) both wheelsd.) the rear wheel d.) the rear wheel How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces?a.) ride in the slipperiest portion of the laneb.) reduce your speed and avoid sudden movesc.) increase your speed to maintain balanced.) lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns b.) reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?a.) when you're being tailgatedb.) on slippery roadsc.) when you're riding in a groupd.) in heavy traffic c.) when you're riding in a group the best way to increase your visibility at an intersection is toa.) use hand signals to warn othersb.) beep your horn to get attentionc.) flash your brake lightd.) choose a lane position that lets others see you easily d.) choose a lane position that lets others see you easily

how can you achieve maximum stopping power?a.) alternate between the front brake and the rear brakeb.) apply only the front brakec.) apply both the front and rear brakes at the same timed.) pull in the clutch while you brake c.) apply both the front and rear brakes at the same timeYou can achieve maximum stopping power by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.Each lane of traffic has ____ lane position(s) in which a motorcycle can travela.) fourb.) twoc.) oned.) three d.) threeEach lane of traffic has three lane positions in

which a motorcycle can travel: one (left), two (center), and

three (right).In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshifta.) when you need more power to accelerateb.) while riding on a multilane roadc.) when you are descending a hilld.) whenever you pull in the clutch a.) when you need more power to accelerate At an intersection controlled by signs or signals, how can you ensure that a car driver will notice you?a.) you cantb.) make eye contact with the driverc.) wave at the driverd.) beep your horn a.) you cant The best eye and face protection is provided bya.) approved sunglassesb.) approved gogglesc.) a windshieldd.) a face shield d.) a face shieldThe best eye and face protection is provided by a shatter-resistant face shield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.Which of the following are hazards associated with passing a line of parked carsa.) a car may pull out in front of youb.) people may step out from between carsc.) a door may be opened into your pathd.) all of the above are hazards d.) all of the above are hazardsWhen you are passing a line of parked cars, people may not see you. A car may pull out in front of you, someone may open a door into your path, or someone may step out from between cars. Choose a suitable lane position to keep your distance from the parked cars.When you are being passed from behind,a.) move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicleb.) stay in the center portion of your lanec.) accelerated.) move to the left portion of your lane b.) stay in the center portion of your laneWhen you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn anda.) lean in the direction of the turnb.) pull in the clutchc.) keep your body straightd.) lean int he opposite direction of the turn a.) lean in the direction of the turn what should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?a.) grab at the front brakeb.) Brake abruptly while swervingc.) Swerve into the left lane c.) Swerve into the left laneSometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly.An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.as you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path.What should you do?a.) swerve into the left laneb.) swerve onto the shoulder of the roadc.) brake abruptly while swerving b.) swerve onto the shoulder of the roadSometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve

around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

when you're riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used fora.) brakingb.) holding yourself upc.) steeringd.) making hand signals c.) steeringWhen you're riding a motorcycle, your arms should be used for steering, not for holding yourself up.You are in a danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. What is the best way to initiate a swerve?a.) apply a small amount of pressure to the handle grip on the side of your intended swerveb.) lean sharply in the direction in which you need to swervec.) apply a small amount of pressure to the handle grip on the side opposite to your intended swerved.) lean sharply in the opposite direction form which you need to swerve a.) apply a small amount of pressure to the handle grip on the side of your intended swerve If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should___a.) use your signal lights.b.) use the left lane position only.c.) flash your brake light.d.) use your front brake only.c.) flash your brake light.the side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles becausea.) the pavement is of poor quality near the edgeb.) the road edge markings are often inaccuratec.) of dirt and gravel buildupd.) you cannot be seen when riding near the edge c.) of dirt and gravel buildup because a motorcycles brake light is not as visible as the brake lights on a car, you shoulda.) brake only when absolutely necessaryb.) flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seenc.) instal extra lights on your motorcycled.) beep your horn whenever you're about to stop b.) flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seenMotorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. Flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.