Motorcycle Quiz
- 1.
Most motorcycle accidents occur at speeds below 30 mph; that means that motorcycle riders should:
- A.
Always drive faster than 30 mph
- B.
Always ride slower than 30 mph.
- C.
Wear a helmet to cut down on head injuries.
- D.
Be especially careful when you begin your ride.
Correct Answer
C. Wear a helmet to cut down on head injuries. -
- 2.
The safest type of eye protection is:
- A.
Sunglasses.
- B.
Goggles.
- C.
The motorcycle's windshield.
- D.
A face shield.
Correct Answer
D. A face shield. -
- 3.
In order for a motorcycle to be street legal, it must have:
- A.
Brakes in front and back.
- B.
Turn signals and brake, head and tail lights.
- C.
Mirrors and a horn.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 4.
You can help make yourself more visible to other drivers by:
- A.
Wearing reflective clothing.
- B.
Using your headlights.
- C.
Allowing space between yourself and other vehicles.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 5.
To stop or slow your motorcycle down, you should:
- A.
Use only the front brake.
- B.
Use only the back brake
- C.
Use both brakes at once.
- D.
Use only both brakes in inclement weather.
Correct Answer
C. Use both brakes at once. -
- 6.
While riding your motorcycle, the reason to allow plenty of space all around you is to:
- A.
Provide room to maneuver away from a hazard.
- B.
Give you time to react to a potential problem.
- C.
So people can see you better.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 7.
The best lane position to take is:
- A.
The center of the lane.
- B.
The lane appropriate to the situation and conditions.
- C.
The far left position.
- D.
The far right position.
Correct Answer
B. The lane appropriate to the situation and conditions. -
- 8.
When riding at night, it is safest to:
- A.
Slow down because you cannot see possible obstacles in the roadway.
- B.
Maintain the posted speed limit.
- C.
Wear light colored clothing or gear with reflective strips.
- D.
Both A and C
Correct Answer
D. Both A and C -
- 9.
If you plan to pass a vehicle, you should:
- A.
Always pass to the left.
- B.
Always pass on the right.
- C.
Exceed the speed limit by no more than 10 mph.
- D.
Flash your headlights to let them know you intentions.
Correct Answer
A. Always pass to the left. -
- 10.
When a driver of a vehicle is passing you, you should:
- A.
Stay in the far left lane position.
- B.
Move to the center lane position.
- C.
Move to the far right lane position.
- D.
Slow down.
Correct Answer
B. Move to the center lane position. -
- 11.
Lane sharing:
- A.
Lets you get where you are going faster.
- B.
Is an unsafe practice.
- C.
Can be dangerous in heavy traffic.
- D.
Is perfectly acceptable.
Correct Answer
B. Is an unsafe practice. -
- 12.
While riding your motorcycle, the most likely place to have a problem with a vehicle drivers is:
- A.
On the highway in inclement weather.
- B.
On the highway during clear weather.
- C.
At any type of intersection.
- D.
In a residential neighborhood.
Correct Answer
C. At any type of intersection. -
- 13.
If you park your motorcycle at the curb, you should park it at:
- A.
45 degree angle.
- B.
180 degree angle
- C.
360 degree angle.
- D.
90 degree angle.
Correct Answer
D. 90 degree angle. -
- 14.
You should get into the habit of turning on your headlights:
- A.
In bad weather.
- B.
All of the time
- C.
At dusk.
- D.
In the early morning.
Correct Answer
B. All of the time -
- 15.
You should use your turn signals:
- A.
Every time you change lanes.
- B.
Only when other vehicles are nearby.
- C.
Only at night.
- D.
Only while riding in heavy traffic.
Correct Answer
A. Every time you change lanes. -
- 16.
You should always check your mirrors when:
- A.
You are planning to slow down.
- B.
You are stopped at an intersection.
- C.
You are about to change lanes.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 17.
On your motorcycle, you don't have to turn your head to check before you make a lane change because:
- A.
Motorcycles do not have 'blind spots.'
- B.
You will be through your blind spot in a few seconds.
- C.
Your mirrors will let you know if it is clear.
- D.
You should always turn your head to check before you make a lane change
Correct Answer
D. You should always turn your head to check before you make a lane change -
- 18.
If you should see a potential for an accident in front of you, you should:
- A.
Be prepared to swerve.
- B.
Apply firm and steady pressure on both brakes.
- C.
Be ready to speed up.
- D.
Any or all of these depending on the situation.
Correct Answer
D. Any or all of these depending on the situation. -
- 19.
The biggest cause of accidents involving a single motorcycle is:
- A.
Driving too fast in bad weather.
- B.
Improper braking techniques.
- C.
Veering wide through a turn or curve.
- D.
Carrying a passenger or bundle.
Correct Answer
C. Veering wide through a turn or curve. -
- 20.
You need to ride with extra safety precautions when the road:
- A.
Is wet, muddy or icy.
- B.
Is constructed of dirt or gravel.
- C.
Includes bumpy surfaces such as speed bumps, manhole covers or lane dots.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 21.
If you do have to travel on a slippery roadway, you should:
- A.
Slow down and coast with you feet on the roadway when necessary.
- B.
Keep the bike as upright as possible.
- C.
Grab the brakes hard to get some traction.
- D.
Both A and B are correct.
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B are correct. -
- 22.
A 'wobble' can begin for many reasons, including load imbalance, under or over inflated tires, or mechanical trouble. If you experience a wobble, you should do all these things except:
- A.
Brake fast and hard to stop the problem quickly.
- B.
Shift your weight forward.
- C.
Get off the roadway as soon as you are safely able to.
- D.
Redistribute the load.
Correct Answer
A. Brake fast and hard to stop the problem quickly. -
- 23.
If for any reason you need to pull off the road, you should always:
- A.
Check that the shoulder is strong enough to support you and your motorcycle.
- B.
Use your turn or hand signals
- C.
Flash your headlights and sound your horn.
- D.
All except C
Correct Answer
D. All except C -
- 24.
When carrying passengers, the one thing they should never do is:
- A.
Sit far forward, but not enough to crowd you.
- B.
Hold onto you.
- C.
Talk to you so you aren't bored.
- D.
Prop their feet up on the pegs when the bike is stopped.
Correct Answer
C. Talk to you so you aren't bored. -
- 25.
When riding in a group of motorcyclists, it is best to:
- A.
Keep the group smaller than four or five riders.
- B.
Maintain a staggered formation.
- C.
Let the beginners go first.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
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