Temporary Test

Question 1

crashes can occur primarily among

Answer 1

untrained beginning riders

Question 2

riders often try to take curves or turns too

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fast

Question 3

what to do before you start a trip goes a long way toward determining whether or not you’ll get to where you want to go safely. before taking off on a trip a safe rider makes it a point to

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wear the right gear, become familiar with the motorcycle, check the equipment, be a responsible rider

Question 4

There are two primary types of helmets, providing two different levels of coverage they are.

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3/4 quarters and full face

Question 5

Following another vehicle: how many seconds following distance leaves a mimimum amount of space to stop or swerve if the driver stops suddenly?

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two seconds

Question 6

being follow: speeding up to lose someone following you too closely only ends up with someone tailgating you at a higher speed. A better way to deal with tailgaters is:

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Get them in front of you

Question 7

Eye and face protection: What should not be worn during times of low visibility or nighttime?

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Tinted eye gear

Question 8

The right motorcycle for you: at minimum your street legal motorcycle should have

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a headlight, a tailight, brake light, front and rear brakes, turn signals and horn, two mirrors

Question 9

Checking your bike: A motorcycle needs more attention than

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a car

Question 10

Group riding: when riding in a group, a less experienced rider should be positioned

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just behind the leader

Question 11

carrying passengers and cargo: small loads can be carried safelyif positioned and fastened correctly. you should:

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load saddlebags with the same weight

Question 12

being in shape to ride: injuries in what percentage of motorcycle crashes that involve abuse of substances?

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90%

Question 13

being in shape to ride: alcohol is a major contributer to motorcycle crashes, particuarly fatal crashes. Studies show that what number of all riders killed in an accident had been drinking?

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40-45%

Question 14

being in shape to ride: what three factors play a major part in determining BAC?

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Body weight, amount of alchohol and how fast you drank the alcohol

Question 15

intersections: when parking at the roadside (paralell parking)

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Park at a 90 degree angle with rear wheel touching the curb (unless laws specify otherwise)

Question 16

surfaces that provide poor traction include:

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Lane markings (painted lines), steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet
Mud, snow and ice
Gravel roads, or where sand and gravel collect
Wet pavement, particularly just after it starts to rain and before surface oil washes to the side of the road

Question 17

Only experienced riders should carry passengers or large loads. To carry passengers safely:

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Adjust your riding technique for the added weight.
Instruct the passenger before you start.
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry passengers.

Question 18

For a first offense, if you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive:

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Court License Suspension: six months to three years
Jail: minimum of three consecutive days or three-day intervention program
ALS for test refusal = one-year license suspension
Administrative License Suspension (ALS) for 90 days for .08% or above BAC

Question 19

What is the best protection for your eyes from the wind?

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faceshield

Question 20

For a motorcycle rider, gloves:

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provide better grip and offer protection during a fall

Question 21

Frequent ____________ should be part of your normal searching routine.

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mirror checks

Question 22

if you want to stop quickly while turning or riding a curve, the best technique is:

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straighten the bike upright and then stop

Question 23

Your motorcycle has two brakes: one each for the front and rear wheel. Use both of them at the same time. Which brake is more powerful and can provide at least three-quarters of your total stopping power?

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front brake

Question 24

The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:

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intersections

Question 25

To be effective, eye or faceshield protection must

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Be free of scratches and be resistant to penetration.
Give a clear view to either side and fasten securely, so it does not blow off.
Permit air to pass through, to reduce fogging and permit enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed.

Question 26

The best protection you can have is distance, a “cushion of space” all around your motorcycle. If someone else makes a mistake, distance permits you:

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time to react, space to manuever

Question 27

Cars and motorcycles need what to operate safely?

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A full lane

Question 28

More than half of all crashes occur on motorcycles ridden by the operator for less than:

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Less than six months

Question 29

Do not ride next to cars or trucks in other lanes if you do not have to. You might be:

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in their blindspot

Question 30

Increase your chances of being seen at intersections by:

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Riding in the lane spot that provides the highest chance to be seen and be in a position that offers the most oppurtunity for evasive action

Question 31

To ride safely on slippery surfaces:

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avoid sudden moves, ride in the tire tracks of other cars and go slowly over hazards

Question 32

you may have tire failure when

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your handles differently

Question 33

if you are being chased by a dog:

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ride slowly as your approach the animal then speed away quickly

Question 34

In order to keep the group together, it is important:

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to let the tailender set the pace.
to place inexperienced riders just behind the leader.
for the leader to look ahead for changes and signal early so “the word gets back” in plenty of time.

Question 35

If your group is larger than four or five riders,

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divide it up into two or more smaller groups

Question 36

When riding in a group on the highway, remember to:

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second rider be one second away from the leader and in the right lane position. Following riders stagger as well.

Question 37

n most states, a person with a BAC of .08% or above is considered intoxicated; in others the legal limit is .10% what is the legal limit in ohio?

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.08%

Question 38

In addition to the checks you should make before every trip, you should check:

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wheels, cables, fasteners and fluid levels once a week

Question 39

There is more to shifting gears than simply getting the motorcycle to pick up speed smoothly. Learning to use the gears when downshifting, turning or starting on hills is important for:

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safe motorcyce operation

Question 40

in some ways, the size of the motorcycle can work to your advantage. Your lane position should:

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Avoid others’ blind spots and avoid surface hazards.
Protect your lane from other drivers and communicate your intentions.
Avoid wind blast from other vehicles and provide an escape route.
Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Question 41

At night it is harder for you to see and be seen. Picking your headlight or taillight out of the car lights around you is not easy for other drivers. To compensate, you should:

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Ride even slower than you would at daytime.

Question 42

Blame doesn’t matter when someone is injured in a crash. There is rarely a single cause for any crash. The ability to ride aware make critical decisions and carry them out

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seperates responsible riders from the rest

Question 43

Good experienced riders remain aware of what is going on around them. They improve their riding strategy by using SEE, a three-step process used to make appropriate judgments, and apply them

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Search, evaluate, and execute

Question 44

Your body is what percentage of the visible surface area of the rider/motorcycle unit?

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50%

Question 45

The signals on a motorcycle are similar to those on a car. They tell others what you plan to do. However, due to a rider’s added vulnerability, signals are even more important. Use them:

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anytime you plan to change lanes or turn.
even when you think no one else is around.
even when what you plan to do is obvious.

Question 46

When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that may cause a motorcycle to weave, you should:

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relax, maintain steady speed, ride straight across

Question 47

When you ride, your gear is “right” if it protects you. In any crash, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear:

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a DOT approved helmet, protective clothing, face or eye protection

Question 48

A wobble occurs when:

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The front wheel and handlebars start to shake from side to side at any speed.

Question 49

The best way to stop quickly is to:

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use both brakes at the same time

Question 50

Most crashes occur:

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Short trips (less than 5 miles) a few minutes from setting out