DMV Practice Questions

Question 1

Proper posture includes having the right wrist:

Answer 1

flat or even with the knuckles

Question 2

The front brake supplies ______ of total stopping power on a cruiser type motorcycle.

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

On a sport bike approximately, ____ of total stopping power is provided by the rear brake.

Answer 3

10%

Question 4

The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is,

Answer 4

1 hr

Question 5

The tachometer on a motorcycle shows:

Answer 5

engine speed in rotations per minute.

Question 6

The speedometer on a motorcycle shows:

Answer 6

road speed

Question 7

The odometer on a motorcycle shows:

Answer 7

miles driven

Question 8

When riding within a group an inexperienced rider is usually:

Answer 8

behind the leader of the group

Question 9

when encountering a threatening dog,

Answer 9

slow down when approaching.

Question 10

The most effective way to stop quickly is to:

Answer 10

Use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line

Question 11

Bright, reflective colors should be worn:

Answer 11

at all times

Question 11

It is a good idea to flash your brake light when

Answer 11

when you need to slow suddenly

Question 12

The best place to find the correct pressure for your tires is

Answer 12

owner’s manual

Question 12

A good entry speed for a curve is

Answer 12

a speed that allows you to roll on the throttle or maintain throttle at the beggining of the curve

Question 13

When riding your motorcycle, where is the most likely place for colliding with another vehicle:

Answer 13

The intersection.

Question 14

Where do most single vehicle crashes occur?

Answer 14

curves

Question 15

stopping quickly in a curve requires the rider to

Answer 15

progressively applying both brakes until the bike is upright.

Question 16

How many escape paths should a rider keep open in a collusion trap?

Answer 16

more than 1

Question 17

When riding in a crosswind, the rider may have to

Answer 17

use more hand grip pressure into the wind.

Question 18

Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut off switch?

Answer 18

so the rider does not have to take hands off of the hand grips to turn off the engines

Question 19

What does the clutch lever do?

Answer 19

remove power from the rear wheel

Question 20

Why does a rider change gears?

Answer 20

to match engine speed to road speed.

Question 20

What gear should the rider be in when coming to a stop?

Answer 20

1st

Question 21

What is engine braking?

Answer 21

using the engine to slow you down by downshifting and easing out the cluth.

Question 22

which type of helmet provides the most protection in case of a crash?

Answer 22

full face helmet

Question 23

Define Hypothermia

Answer 23

below normal body temp.

Question 24

which part of the lane is best lane position for being seen at an intersection?

Answer 24

there is none.

Question 25

When should you check your bike’s tire pressure?

Answer 25

every time before you ride.

Question 26

if you accidentally lock the front wheel when applying the front brakes, you should:

Answer 26

release the front brakes and then reapply with less pressure.

Question 27

what can affect motorcycle traction?

Answer 27

Acceleration
deceleration
tire pressure

Question 28

motorcycle helmets should be?

Answer 28

DOT compliant

Question 29

counterweighting is used in?

Answer 29

in low-speed tight turns

Question 30

The main cause of motorcycle accidents is?

Answer 30

an interaction of factors

Question 31

target fixation means:

Answer 31

looking at one thing too long

Question 32

Threshold braking means:

Answer 32

using both brakes progressively without locking either wheel

Question 33

The 3 parts of total stopping distance are:

Answer 33

perception
reaction
braking

Question 34

Counter steering in a normal speed turn means:

Answer 34

Pushing the handlebar forward slightly in the direction you want to go.

Question 35

Why is it important to do a head check when turning lanes?

Answer 35

someone might be in your blind spot?

Question 36

what is hazardous about starting off up a hill?

Answer 36

rolling backward

Question 37

The friction zone is:

Answer 37

where the motor starts putting power to the rear wheel through the clutch.

Question 38

Neutral is:

Answer 38

between 1st and 2nd gear

Question 39

Why should you park in 1st gear

Answer 39

to keep it from rolling

Question 40

what is hydroplaning?

Answer 40

water build up under tread causing loss of traction

Question 41

how does carrying a passenger affect the motorcycle?

Answer 41

slower take offs
more time for passing
longer stops

Question 42

What is the rider’s torso position during a swerve?

Answer 42

upright, independent of motorcycle lean

Question 43

swerving around an obstacle generally occurs at speeds above:

Answer 43

20 mph

Question 44

what should be avoided while swerving?

Answer 44

braking
accelerating
body leaning