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Motorcycle Test Flashcards

1
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When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

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Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

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If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.

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When entering a turn, a rider should:

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Reduce their speed.

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4
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In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

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Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.

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5
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Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

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Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

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6
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If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

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Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

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7
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A group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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Pass one at a time.

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In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

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Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

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9
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Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

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Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.

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10
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When cars are merging from an entrance ramp:

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A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them.

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An approved helmet:

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Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

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12
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To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

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Ride in the left portion of your lane.

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13
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When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:

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Should still use a turn signal.

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14
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On a motorcycle, a horn:

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Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.

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15
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As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

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Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

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16
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When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

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Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

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17
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If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.

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18
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Long-term exposure to wind noise:

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Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

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19
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You should pick a lane position that:

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Best increases your visibility and allows for a safe cushion of space.

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20
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Passengers should:

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Hold onto the rider’s hips, waist, or belt.

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21
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When riding, jackets and pants should:

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Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind.

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22
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If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

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23
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If traveling with a load, the load should be:

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Secured as low as possible.

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24
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To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should:

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Reduce your speed.

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25
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When following a car at night, you can see the road more easily by:

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Using the headlights of the vehicle ahead.

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26
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Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

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Using the brakes.

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27
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Your lane position should help you:

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Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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28
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When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

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The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.

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29
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Making eye contact with another driver:

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Doesn’t mean that they will properly yield to you.

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30
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Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

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Change lanes and let them pass.

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31
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When you are stopped, you:

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Should remain in first gear.

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32
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When changing lanes, you should:

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Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

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33
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To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

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Keep your knees against the gas tank.

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34
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Your lane position should:

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Provide an escape route.

35
Q

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

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The rider in back

36
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When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

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Ride in the center portion of your lane.

37
Q

When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

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A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.

38
Q

If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

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Slow down before contact.

39
Q

When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

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Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

40
Q

Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

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Practice riding on an empty road.

41
Q

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

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No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

42
Q

Mirror checks:

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Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

43
Q

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

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Use your low beam headlight.

44
Q

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

A

Usually safe, unless the road is wet.

45
Q

When riding a motorcycle under normal conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:

A

Three seconds.

46
Q

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

47
Q

When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

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Single-file.

48
Q

In Illinois, you can be convicted of driving under the influence (DUI):

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Even if your BAC is under the legal limit.

49
Q

If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

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Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.

50
Q

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

A

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

51
Q

When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

A

The lane behind you and the lane next to you.

52
Q

Consistently scan the road at least ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

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12 seconds

53
Q

When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should:

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Identify and separate the hazards.

54
Q

What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

A

Slow, look, press, and roll.

55
Q

A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

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Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.

56
Q

A rider’s lane position should:

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Protect them from the wind.

57
Q

When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

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Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

58
Q

When parking a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

A

Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

59
Q

If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start:

A

On the outside of the curve.

60
Q

When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

A

Avoid making sudden moves.

61
Q

The first thing you should do if your throttle becomes stuck is:

A

Twist the throttle back and forth.

62
Q

It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

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Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit.

63
Q

A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering suddenly feels:

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Heavy.

64
Q

A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

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The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

65
Q

The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time is to:

A

Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike’s gear pattern.

66
Q

When slowing or stopping a motorcycle, you should:

A

Shift down through the gears.

67
Q

Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

A

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.

68
Q

When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

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A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic.

69
Q

In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

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Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

70
Q

You should flash your brake light to:

A

Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don’t expect you to do so.

71
Q

Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

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To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.

72
Q

If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

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Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.

73
Q

If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:

A

Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

74
Q

If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a surface with good traction, you should:

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Keep the wheel locked until you have stopped completely.

75
Q

A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

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Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

76
Q

Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

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Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.

77
Q

When riding at night, you should:

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Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

78
Q

You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

A

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

79
Q

If braking in a curve:

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You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

80
Q

When looking through a turn, you should:

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Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

81
Q

After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

A

Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.

82
Q

When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

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Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

83
Q

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

A

Just behind the leader.

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