Alaska Bike 3 – My Blog

1.When applying the front brake, you should:

Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.

Grab at the brake with only two fingers.

Press down on the brake lever with your foot.

Stomp on the brake lever.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Come to a complete stop.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.Before entering a left hand curve, you should:

Usually ride in the right portion of the lane.

Usually ride in the left portion of the lane.

Always ride in the middle of the lane.

Always ride in the left portion of the lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.

Wool.

Polyester.

Silk.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper loading

Unsuitable accessories

Uneven road

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

Clothes made from synthetic materials

Reflective clothes

A leather jacket

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:

Cover your arms and legs completely.

Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.

Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.

Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

8.During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used.

Be used on its high beam setting.

Be used on its low beam setting.

Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

9.To make a quick stop on wet pavement, you should:

Use only the front brake.

Use only the rear brake.

Use both brakes.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.

Drinking coffee.

Exercising.

Taking a cold shower.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.It is important to flash your brake light when:

You are tired while riding.

You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

12.When selecting footwear, you should choose:

Shoes with long heels.

Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.

Shoes that cover your ankles.

Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

13.Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see.

Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane.

Provide you with an escape route.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

14.When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

15.In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.06 percent

0.08 percent

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

Adjust the shocks.

Adjust the handlebars.

Adjust the brakes.

Adjust the throttle.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

Apply the front brake.

Apply the rear brake.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.Reflective clothing should:

Be worn at night.

Not be worn during the day

Never be worn.

Not be worn at night.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.

Take more than an hour.

Be complicated to perform.

Not be done before every ride.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Be visible.

Communicate your intentions.

Be prepared to react to hazards.

Hope another driver sees you.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

Use a tire gauge.

It is best to squeeze the tire.

Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.A thorough check of your motorcycle:

Is useless unless done by a mechanic.

Should not be done before a ride.

Should be done only after a ride.

Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.

Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.

Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.

Should be the only brake you use.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.

Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.

Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.

Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.

You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.

The driver will most likely assume you are there.

You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:

See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.

See only the lane behind you.

See only the lane next to you.

See most of your helmet.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

Riding in the left portion of a lane.

Riding in the center portion of a lane.

Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.

Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.

Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.

Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

Ride single-file.

Ride in a staggered formation.

Ride in pairs.

Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

30.A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.

Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.

Popping a tire.

Taking too long to stop.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.

Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.

Not worry about other traffic.

Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.Mirror checks:

Are unimportant.

Should only be done on long trips.

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

33.Face shields and goggles:

Will likely never need to be replaced.

Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.

Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.

Should not allow air to pass through.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

The pavement is slippery.

You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.

Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.

Traffic is heavy.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

35.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.

Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.

You cannot stop.

Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

Lengthen your following distance.

Shorten your following distance.

Leave the road.

Speed up.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

Eyeglasses

Sunglasses

A windshield

Goggles

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

38.When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.

Should not cover your arms or legs completely.

Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.

Can provide protection in the event of a crash.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

39.If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.

Wave at the other driver.

Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.

Let the other driver worry about it.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

40.Wearing which of the following colors can help you be seen by other drivers?

Black

Brown

Blue

Orange

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

41.When on a slippery surface, a motorcycle operator should:

Not use the front brake.

Make sudden moves.

Brake frequently.

Reduce their speed.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

One drink

Two drinks

Three drinks

Four drinks

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.

Headlight and taillight.

Turn signals.

Reflectors.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

45.If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.

Hold onto the seat.

Sit as far back on the seat as possible.

Never hold onto you.

Correct! Wrong!