Motorcycle Knowledge Test Flashcards
It is MOST important to flash your break light when:
A. Someone is following too closely
B. You will be slowing suddenly
C. There is a stop sign ahead
D. Your signals are not working
B. You will be slowing suddenly
The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?
A. About 25%
B. About 50%
C. About 70%
D. All of the stopping power
C. About 70%
To swerve correctly:
A. Shift your weight quickly
B. Turn the handlebars quickly
C. Press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn
D. Press the handlegrip in the opposite direction of the turn
C. Press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn
If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
A. Relax on the handlegrips
B. Shift your weight toward the good tire
C. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road
D. Use both brakes and stop quickly
C. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road
A car stopped on your left is waiting to enter an intersection. It is best to:
A. Make eye contact with the driver
B. Reduce speed and be ready to react
C. Maintain speed and position
D. Maintain speed and move right
B. Reduce speed and be ready to react
What is considered the “right gear” when riding a motorcycle?
A DOT complaint helmet, face or eye protection, and protective clothing
When do most motorcycle crashes occur?
Short trips (less than five miles long) just a few minutes after starting out.
Most riders are driving at what speed when they crash?
Less than 30mph
When choosing a helmet, it should fit _______ and have ____ obvious defects
Snuggly; defects
A plastic shatter-resistant faceshield can protect what in a crash?
Your whole face
What kind of clothing offers the most protection?
Leather
Long-term exposure to engine and wind noise can cause permanent damage even if you wear a full-face helmet. How can you prevent this?
Wear hearing protection
A street-legal motorcycle should have what?
A headlight, taillight, and brakelight, front and rear brakes, turn signals, horn, two mirrors
Compared to a car, a motorcycle needs _______ __________ attention.
More frequent
A pre-ride inspection should be done before _________ ride.
Every
What should you check during a motorcycle inspection?
T-CLOCS
T- Tires C- Controls L- Lights & Electrics O- Oil & Other Fluids C- Chassis S- Stands
More than half of all motorcycle crashes involve what?
Riders who have ridden their motorcycle less than 6 months.
When riding, you should only what to look where you’re going?
Turn your head and eyes
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Change lanes and let them pass
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Cover the clutch and the brakes
Making eye-contact with other drivers doesn’t mean what?
That they will yield
What should be worn at night?
Bright and/or Reflective Clothing
The best way to stop is to:
Use both breaks at the same time
When it starts to rain, it is best to:
Ride in the tire tracks left by other cars
If your motorcycle starts to wobble you should….
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle
If you are chased by a dog you should…
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up
When going into a turn, a passenger should
Lean when you lean
When riding in a group, inexperienced drivers should position themselves:
Just behind the leader
How much distance should you have between your motorcycle and another vehicle?
A minimum of 2 seconds
