DMV Practice Questions Flashcards
Pass the written exam
Proper posture includes having the right wrist:
flat or even with the knuckles
The front brake supplies ______ of total stopping power on a cruiser type motorcycle.
70%
On a sport bike approximately, ____ of total stopping power is provided by the rear brake.
10%
The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is,
1 hr
The tachometer on a motorcycle shows:
engine speed in rotations per minute.
The speedometer on a motorcycle shows:
road speed
The odometer on a motorcycle shows:
miles driven
When riding within a group an inexperienced rider is usually:
behind the leader of the group
when encountering a threatening dog,
slow down when approaching.
The most effective way to stop quickly is to:
Use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line
Bright, reflective colors should be worn:
at all times
It is a good idea to flash your brake light when
when you need to slow suddenly
The best place to find the correct pressure for your tires is
owner’s manual
A good entry speed for a curve is
a speed that allows you to roll on the throttle or maintain throttle at the beggining of the curve
When riding your motorcycle, where is the most likely place for colliding with another vehicle:
The intersection.
Where do most single vehicle crashes occur?
curves
stopping quickly in a curve requires the rider to
progressively applying both brakes until the bike is upright.
How many escape paths should a rider keep open in a collusion trap?
more than 1
When riding in a crosswind, the rider may have to
use more hand grip pressure into the wind.
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut off switch?
so the rider does not have to take hands off of the hand grips to turn off the engines
What does the clutch lever do?
remove power from the rear wheel
Why does a rider change gears?
to match engine speed to road speed.
What gear should the rider be in when coming to a stop?
1st
What is engine braking?
using the engine to slow you down by downshifting and easing out the cluth.
which type of helmet provides the most protection in case of a crash?
full face helmet
Define Hypothermia
below normal body temp.
which part of the lane is best lane position for being seen at an intersection?
there is none.
When should you check your bike’s tire pressure?
every time before you ride.
if you accidentally lock the front wheel when applying the front brakes, you should:
release the front brakes and then reapply with less pressure.
what can affect motorcycle traction?
Acceleration
deceleration
tire pressure
motorcycle helmets should be?
DOT compliant
counterweighting is used in?
in low-speed tight turns
The main cause of motorcycle accidents is?
an interaction of factors
target fixation means:
looking at one thing too long
Threshold braking means:
using both brakes progressively without locking either wheel
The 3 parts of total stopping distance are:
perception
reaction
braking
Counter steering in a normal speed turn means:
Pushing the handlebar forward slightly in the direction you want to go.
Why is it important to do a head check when turning lanes?
someone might be in your blind spot?
what is hazardous about starting off up a hill?
rolling backward
The friction zone is:
where the motor starts putting power to the rear wheel through the clutch.
Neutral is:
between 1st and 2nd gear
Why should you park in 1st gear
to keep it from rolling
what is hydroplaning?
water build up under tread causing loss of traction
how does carrying a passenger affect the motorcycle?
slower take offs
more time for passing
longer stops
What is the rider’s torso position during a swerve?
upright, independent of motorcycle lean
swerving around an obstacle generally occurs at speeds above:
20 mph
what should be avoided while swerving?
braking
accelerating
body leaning
