Motorcycle Practice Questions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Flash your brake light.

Question 2

*Surfaces that provide little traction for a motorcycle include…

Answer 2

*Gravel roads (and…?)

Question 3

*When performing the Evaluate step of SEE, what should you scan for?

Answer 3

*Possibly hazardous road conditions, vehicles that may move into your path, and traffic markings and signals.

Question 4

When parking alongside the road, you should park…

Answer 4

At an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to the curb.

Question 5

If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which lane position should you choose?

Answer 5

Center.

Question 6

The most likely place for a collision is…?

Answer 6

At an intersection.

Question 7

When riding in a group, the best formation is…

Answer 7

Staggered.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Move toward the inside of the curve.

Question 9

75% of the motorcycle’s stopping power is provided by…?

Answer 9

The front brake.

Question 10

*Changing your lane position can…

Answer 10

*Provide a possible escape route, communicate your intentions to other drivers, and help you avoid being in a blind spot.

Question 11

Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check…?

Answer 11

The lane next to you and the far lane.

Question 12

*Increase your safety at night by…

Answer 12

*Riding with your high beam, increasing your following distance, and using the lights of the car ahead to help you see.

Question 13

Rolling on the throttle through a turn will…?

Answer 13

Help stabilize the motorcycle.

Question 14

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

Answer 14

90 degree.

Question 15

*When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will…

Answer 15

*Respond slower than normal.

Question 16

*The best way to stop quickly is to…?

Answer 16

*Apply both brakes at the same time.

Question 17

The best way to handle a tail-gater is to…?

Answer 17

Let him or her pass you.

Question 18

When making a slow, tight turn, the rider should…

Answer 18

Keep his or her body straight while leaning the motorcycle.

Question 19

The class M1/M2 permit includes what restrictions?

Answer 19

No nighttime driving, no carrying passengers, and no freeway driving.

Question 20

*If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to…?

Answer 20

*Close the throttle gradually.

Question 21

When following a vehicle, you should maintain a ___-second following distance.

Answer 21

Two second.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Turn right.

Question 23

In a lane of traffic, how many positions are there for a motorcycle?

Answer 23

Three.

Question 24

Grabbing at the front brake…

Answer 24

Could cause the wheel to lock.

Question 25

In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is…?

Answer 25

Just to the left or the right of the oily strip.