Motorcycle Knowledge Test

Question 1

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

Answer 1

B. You will be slowing suddenly

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C. About 70%

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C. Press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn

Question 4

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

Answer 4

C. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road

Question 5

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

Answer 5

B. Reduce speed and be ready to react

Question 6

What is considered the “right gear” when riding a motorcycle?

Answer 6

A DOT complaint helmet, face or eye protection, and protective clothing

Question 7

When do most motorcycle crashes occur?

Answer 7

Short trips (less than five miles long) just a few minutes after starting out.

Question 8

Most riders are driving at what speed when they crash?

Answer 8

Less than 30mph

Question 9

When choosing a helmet, it should fit _______ and have ____ obvious defects

Answer 9

Snuggly; defects

Question 10

A plastic shatter-resistant faceshield can protect what in a crash?

Answer 10

Your whole face

Question 11

What kind of clothing offers the most protection?

Answer 11

Leather

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

Wear hearing protection

Question 13

A street-legal motorcycle should have what?

Answer 13

A headlight, taillight, and brakelight, front and rear brakes, turn signals, horn, two mirrors

Question 14

Compared to a car, a motorcycle needs _______ __________ attention.

Answer 14

More frequent

Question 15

A pre-ride inspection should be done before _________ ride.

Answer 15

Every

Question 16

What should you check during a motorcycle inspection?

Answer 16

T-CLOCS

T- Tires
C- Controls
L- Lights & Electrics
O- Oil & Other Fluids
C- Chassis
S- Stands

Question 17

More than half of all motorcycle crashes involve what?

Answer 17

Riders who have ridden their motorcycle less than 6 months.

Question 18

When riding, you should only what to look where you’re going?

Answer 18

Turn your head and eyes

Question 19

Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Answer 19

Change lanes and let them pass

Question 20

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Answer 20

Cover the clutch and the brakes

Question 21

Making eye-contact with other drivers doesn’t mean what?

Answer 21

That they will yield

Question 22

What should be worn at night?

Answer 22

Bright and/or Reflective Clothing

Question 23

The best way to stop is to:

Answer 23

Use both breaks at the same time

Question 24

When it starts to rain, it is best to:

Answer 24

Ride in the tire tracks left by other cars

Question 25

If your motorcycle starts to wobble you should….

Answer 25

Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle

Question 26

If you are chased by a dog you should…

Answer 26

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up

Question 27

When going into a turn, a passenger should

Answer 27

Lean when you lean

Question 28

When riding in a group, inexperienced drivers should position themselves:

Answer 28

Just behind the leader

Question 29

How much distance should you have between your motorcycle and another vehicle?

Answer 29

A minimum of 2 seconds