Motorcycle Permit test

The rear brake provides ___ of the motorcycle's stopping power.

One Quarter

When is the center lane position the best choice?

when you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you.

If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed?

after waiting two light cycles and safely doing so.

While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian just stepped into. What should you do?

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross

The quickest way to stop is to

apply both brakes at the same time

Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups.

5

___ helps make your shifting smoother.

Rolling on the throttle

If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should:

Pull the kill engine switch.

Signal lights on a motorcycle should be used:

every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

If you are about to collide with an object and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should:

push the inside of the right handle grip

Rolling on the throttle through a turn will

help stabilize the motorcycle

if a vehicle enters your path, you should:

Move away from the vehicle

When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean?

Yes the motorcyclist should lean with the motorcycle

To stop as quick as possible, you should:

Use both brakes at the same time

Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is:

never permitted

Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should:

Take frequent breaks

By leaving a minimum of ____ seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front of you, you ensure you have enough stopping distance.

2

Maximum straight line braking is achieved by:

applying both breaks without the wheels locking

Before each motorcycle ride, you should adjust:

side mirrors

Why is maintaining a space cushion important?

it gives you space to maneuver

It gives you time to correct your mistakes

It gives you time to react

Begin signaling ____ feet before making a turn.

100

What controls the front brake?

The right hand lever

It is difficult for other cars to see motorcycles. Which of the following can increase your visibility to others?

Wear proper clothing

use your head light

Ride in the best lane position

Taking a right turn too fast could cause you to:

veer into oncoming traffic

Rolling on the throttle in a turn

Helps stabilize the motorcycle

To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ___ seconds ahead.

12

What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?

Keep your knees against the gas tank

Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders?

less traction

The lane positions available to a motorcycle are:

left center right

In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she must have their own:

Foot rest

helmet

seat

What are the four steps to making a proper turn?

1-Slow

2-Look

3-Press

4-Role

What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle?

Center

What does "choosing the best lane position" mean?

You are not in a blind spot

Your space cushion is maximized

You are avoiding hazards on the road

A front wheel skid can result from:

The front wheel locking

if an object suddenly appears in your way of riding, you should to avoid a crash

swerve around the object

Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic is allowed to be done:

By experienced riders only

when traffic is at slower than 30mph

Between the first and second lanes

How can you increase your visibility (to other drivers) at night?

where reflective gear

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

when being tailgated

Slipery conditions

heavy traffic

Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because:

Other vehicles do not see you approaching some times

To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned:

with elbows slightly bent

If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should

increase your following distance

It is important that passengers:

Lean when the diver leans

Keep legs on foot pegs

ride as close to the driver as possible

Using _ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle.

elastic ropes

All of the following are part of the upshifting process:

Ease out of the clutch and gently apply throttle

roll of throttle while you squeeze clutch

lift the shift lever as far as it will go

The "press" step of turning means that you press:

the handle of the direction you are turning

When making a slow, tight turn the rider should:

lean the motorcycle while keeping body strait

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best course of action is to:

close the throttle gradually

When slowing down where others may not expect it, you should:

flash your break lights

Grabbing at the front brake:

could cause wheel lock

When parking along the roadside, you should park:

at a 45 to a 90 degree angle to the curb

When riding in a group, the best formation is the formation.

staggered

When conducting the "evaluate" step of the SEE procedure, what are you looking for?

Traffic markings or signals

road condition that could be hazardous

vehicles that may move into your path

the most possible place for a collision

is at an intersection

As you approach the center of a turn, you should:

move towards the inside of the curve

If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

the center

Before changing lanes, you should check

the lane next to you and the far lane

If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ degree angle.

90 degree angle

Increase your safety at night by:

increase your following distance

put on your high beam

use the lights of the car ahead to help you see

Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by:

the front break

In locations where there is oil and grease build-up, the best lane position is:

left or right part of the lane

When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will:

respond slower than normal

In countersteering, to initiate a turn, PUSHING the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to:

turn right

Which of the following is a rule of group riding?

don't tailgate to encourage the person in front of you to ride faster

If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed?

ride as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface

You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. What is the best way to initiate a swerve?

Apply a small amount of pressure to the handle of the side you are going to swerve to.

Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle?

clutch left

break right

When passing another vehicle you should:

move quickly through the blind spot

If your motorcycle was made before 1978, you must remember to:

turn on headlights always while riding