Motorcycle_Knowledge

Question 1

Most of your motorcycle’s stopping power is provided by

Answer 1

The front brake

Question 2

For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ______ seconds.

Answer 2

Two

Question 3

How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle?

Answer 3

Find a place without traffic on either side

Question 4

As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

Answer 4

Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

Question 5

When you believe that another vehicle might try to share your lane, what should you do?

Answer 5

Ride in the center lane position

Question 6

In the rain, the safest place to ride is

Answer 6

In the tire tracks of other vehicles

Question 7

Why is maintaining a space cushion important?

Answer 7

All of the above because it gives you time to react and correct your mistakes and space to maneuver

Question 8

When riding in a group, where should an inexperienced rider be positioned?

Answer 8

Behind the leader

Question 9

When you are being passed on the left, you should

Answer 9

Avoid the left lane position

Question 10

The clutch is located at the

Answer 10

Left handgrip

Question 11

If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in?

Answer 11

Left or center

Question 12

At an intersection, you must especially watch out for

Answer 12

Cars turning left in front of you

Question 13

When passing a line of parked cars, you must be alert for

Answer 13

Drivers opening their doors, people emerging from between cars, cars exiting their parking spaces

Question 14

A wobble is likely to be made worse by

Answer 14

Trying to accelerate out of it

Question 15

What is the best protection for your eyes while you ride a motorcycle?

Answer 15

A plastic face shield

Question 16

When making a slow, tight turn, how can you maintain balance?

Answer 16

Keep your body straight while leaning only the motorcycle

Question 17

To help maintain balance, your feet should

Answer 17

Be placed firmly on the footrests

Question 18

On slippery surfaces, you should

Answer 18

Use both front and rear brakes

Question 19

What is the best way to prevent fatigue while you ride?

Answer 19

Take frequent rest breaks

Question 20

Before taking a trip with your motorcycle, you should check

Answer 20

The tires, mirrors and fluids

Question 21

Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?

Answer 21

The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Question 22

A group of motorcyclists should ride in a staggered formation

Answer 22

On long stretches of road

Question 23

What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in on your right side?

Answer 23

Swerve into the left lane

Question 24

What should you do on Step 3 of passing? This is where you are passing on the left and abeam the car’s left headlight.

Answer 24

Signal right

Question 25

When you park, which wheels should be touching the curb?

Answer 25

The rear wheel

Question 26

Your passenger should

Answer 26

Sit as far forward as possible

Question 27

Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who

Answer 27

Lacked one of the above skills; did not seperate braking from swerving or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so OR underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear

Question 28

When you are being passed from behind,

Answer 28

Stay in the center portion of your lane

Question 29

In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch?

Answer 29

When your throttle is stuck

Question 30

____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.

Answer 30

Not being seen

Question 31

In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must

Answer 31

Lean together at the same angle

Question 32

You should use your high-beam headlight when you are _________ a vehicle at night.

Answer 32

Neither following nor meeting

Question 33

At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?

Answer 33

All of the above; Headlight, Taillight, Brake Light, Turn Signals, Horn, Two Mirrors, Front and Rear Brakes

Question 34

While riding your motorcycle in potentially high-risk area such as an intersection, you should cover __________ to reduce your reaction time.

Answer 34

The clutch and both brakes

Question 35

When riding in traffic, do not share your lane with cars or other vehicles because

Answer 35

Cars and motorcycles each need a full lane width to operate safely

Question 36

Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

Answer 36

Center or middle portion of the lane

Question 37

When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should

Answer 37

Start slowing earlier than you normally would

Question 38

When riding at night, you should

Answer 38

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance

Question 39

When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in

Answer 39

Neutral

Question 40

When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane

Answer 40

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror

Question 41

When riding, jackets and pants should

Answer 41

Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind

Question 42

To swerve correctly, you should

Answer 42

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Question 43

How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

Answer 43

Convex side view mirrors are slightly curved and thus provide a wider angle of visual space