WV Motorcycle Test Flashcards

WV Motorcycle Test Flashcards

It is important to search the road for escape routes:at intersections

For greatest safety, your helmet should: fit snugly all the way around

To see better when following a car at night: use the headlights of the vehicle ahead Making eye contact with a driver at an intersection:Does not mean the driver sees you

Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes: every time you slow or stop

When riding with passengers, you shouldstart slowing sooner Approximately half of all motorcycle crash fatalities are

caused by:

Alcohol impairment To reduce speed before turningClose the throttle and apply both brakes.

If your throttle sticks:sqeeze the clutch and use the engine cuttoff switch

In this picture, riders are in a staggered formation. The following distance between A and C should be at least Two seconds

The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:Ride with headlight on

To ride over an object on the road:rise slightly off the seat

When riding where sand and gravel have collected on

paved roads, you should:

Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction

When riding at night:WEAR REFLECTIVE CLOTHING

With a properly adjusted mirror you can see: part of the lane beside you and behind you

To handle a slippery surface, it is best to: Slow before you get to it

When riding in traffic at night, the best way to locate bumps in the road is to; Watch the taillights of the car ahead

To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first:Search ahead

You are preparing to move to the left lane. To spot cars

passing beside you, it is best to:

Turn your head to the left Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. What is affected first?Judgment

Riding in the center lane position:keeps others from sharing your lane

To make a normal stop, use:both brakes and downshift

While riding an unfamiliar motorcycle:allow extra room for stopping

When turning, you should:look through the turn

Most motorcycle/car crashes:occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle The ability to think clearly and ride safely is affected by as

little as:

• drink

A passenger should:Hold onto the operator's waist

To ride over metal bridge gratings:Ride straight across

When preparing to pass, it is usually better to: Signal check left mirror then look left

In a normal turn:lean your motorcycle and your body at the same angle

Riders in a staggered formation will be passing a car. After

the lead rider passes, he/she should:

return to the left portion of the lane

When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the

passenger should:

sit on the seat with you

When carrying loads:keep the load low and as far forward as possible

Before changing lanes to the left:check your left mirror and look to the left

If the rear tire goes flat:the back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side Following close to vehicles in front of you: Is a factor in crashes caused by motorcyclists

If you lock the front tire when stopping: release and reapply the front brake

The greatest danger for a rider when passing parked cars

is:

A car pulling out

When slowing for a normal stop:Shift down through the gears as you slow

If you need to slow down while turning:Apply the rear brake and lean further into the turn When the front tire goes flat while riding: apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road

While in a turn, it is best to:maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate

If you don't control your drinking:allow at least an hour for each drink before riding

When turning, it is important to:look through the turn to where you want to go

To stop on wet pavement:apply the front and rear brakes together

Car/Motorcycle crashes are most commonintersections Keeping a cushion of space around your motorcycle:allows you time and space to react The single most important thing you can do to improve your

chances of surviving a crash is to:

wear a helmet

Wearing a helmet will:reduce your chances of a head injury

When the front tire goes flat:the steering will feel heavy

Not turning off a turn signal is most likely to: Encourage another driver to pull into your path On a paved, two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely

to collect:

Near the sides of the road On a wet road, it will usually be most slippery: in the center portion of the lane In slow tight turnsLean the motorcycle only, and keep your body straight.To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, it is

usually best to:

Ride in the center portion of the lane To adjust for traffic and avoid debris in the curve pictured,

ride:

In position 2 To cross tracks that run parallel to your course: move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees When the motorcycle is stopped at an intersection, a

passenger should:

Keep both feet on the pegs

When swerving, it is important to:separate braking from swerving

You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an

intersection. Usually it is best to:

turn from the center portion of the lane When following a car, you should try to: Ride where the driver can see you in the rearview