Motorcycle Test

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

Question 2

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Answer 2

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.

Question 3

When entering a turn, a rider should:

Answer 3

Reduce their speed.

Question 4

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Answer 4

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

Question 6

If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Answer 6

Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Pass one at a time.

Question 8

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Answer 8

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Question 9

Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Answer 9

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

Question 10

When cars are merging from an entrance ramp:

Answer 10

A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them.

Question 11

An approved helmet:

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Should still use a turn signal.

Question 14

On a motorcycle, a horn:

Answer 14

Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Answer 18

Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

Question 19

You should pick a lane position that:

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Passengers should:

Answer 20

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

Question 21

When riding, jackets and pants should:

Answer 21

Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind.

Question 22

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Answer 22

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Question 23

If traveling with a load, the load should be:

Answer 23

Secured as low as possible.

Question 24

To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should:

Answer 24

Reduce your speed.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Using the headlights of the vehicle ahead.

Question 26

Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Answer 26

Using the brakes.

Question 27

Your lane position should help you:

Answer 27

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Making eye contact with another driver:

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Change lanes and let them pass.

Question 31

When you are stopped, you:

Answer 31

Should remain in first gear.

Question 32

When changing lanes, you should:

Answer 32

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

Question 33

To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

Answer 33

Keep your knees against the gas tank.

Question 34

Your lane position should:

Answer 34

Provide an escape route.

Question 35

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

Answer 35

The rider in back

Question 36

When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Answer 36

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Slow down before contact.

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Practice riding on an empty road.

Question 41

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

Answer 41

No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

Question 42

Mirror checks:

Answer 42

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Question 43

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

Answer 43

Use your low beam headlight.

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Usually safe, unless the road is wet.

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Three seconds.

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Single-file.

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Even if your BAC is under the legal limit.

Question 49

If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Answer 49

Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.

Question 50

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Answer 50

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Question 51

When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

Answer 51

The lane behind you and the lane next to you.

Question 52

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

Answer 52

12 seconds

Question 53

When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should:

Answer 53

Identify and separate the hazards.

Question 54

What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Answer 54

Slow, look, press, and roll.

Question 55

A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Answer 55

Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.

Question 56

A rider's lane position should:

Answer 56

Protect them from the wind.

Question 57

When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Answer 57

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

Question 58

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

Answer 58

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

Question 59

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

Answer 59

On the outside of the curve.

Question 60

When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Answer 60

Avoid making sudden moves.

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Twist the throttle back and forth.

Question 62

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:

Answer 62

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

Question 63

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

Answer 63

Heavy.

Question 64

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

Answer 64

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

Question 65

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

Answer 65

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

Question 66

When slowing or stopping a motorcycle, you should:

Answer 66

Shift down through the gears.

Question 67

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

Answer 67

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

Question 68

When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

Answer 68

A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic.

Question 69

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

Answer 69

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

Question 70

You should flash your brake light to:

Answer 70

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

Question 71

Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

Answer 71

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

Question 72

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

Answer 72

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

Question 73

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

Answer 73

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

Question 74

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

Answer 74

Keep the wheel locked until you have stopped completely.

Question 75

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

Answer 75

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

Question 76

Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Answer 76

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.

Question 77

When riding at night, you should:

Answer 77

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

Question 78

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

Answer 78

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

Question 79

If braking in a curve:

Answer 79

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

Question 80

When looking through a turn, you should:

Answer 80

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Question 81

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

Answer 81

Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.

Question 82

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

Answer 82

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

Question 83

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

Answer 83

Just behind the leader.