New Hampshire Bike 10

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

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.

Speed up.

Swerve quickly.

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

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

2.Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.

They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.

Other drivers are often confused.

They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off

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

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

Do one, then the other.

Do both at the same time.

Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.

Try instead to use only the brakes.

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

4.How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

They make you drowsy.

They make you more alert.

They make you hungry.

They make you unable to concentrate.

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

5.Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is recommended.

Can cause hearing loss.

Is not harmful.

Is less damaging than listening to music.

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

6.It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Passing another vehicle.

You will be slowing down suddenly.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals do not work.

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

7.To swerve correctly:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

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

8.To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes.

Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake

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

9.In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it

Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.

Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion

Never use the center lane position.

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

10.Your lane position should:

Avoid other road users' blind spots.

Provide a good view of the shoulder.

Provide a poor view of road hazards.

Invite others to share your lane.

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

11.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Happen at night.

Are caused by worn tires.

Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.

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

12.Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.

Wear bright clothing all the time.

Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.

Wear dark clothing all the time

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

13.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.

Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.

Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns

Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

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

14.When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.

Only use the rear brake

Use either brake, but use only one brake.

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

15.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.

Release the front brake and not use the front brake.

Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

Correct! Wrong!

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

16.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Use only the front brake.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

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

17.If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.

Check the controls and shift pattern

Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.

Assume you know where all the controls are located.

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

18.When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.

Stay well behind the vehicle.

Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.

Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle

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

19.When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

Signal and use your mirrors.

Turn your head and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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

20.The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

Sunburn.

Windburn.

Chapped lips.

Dehydration.

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

21.Crashes are more likely to occur among:

Experienced riders.

Beginning riders.

Those familiar with their motorcycle.

Those who have completed a safety course.

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

22.To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

Dress warmly.

Limit the distance traveled in a day.

Take frequent rest breaks.

Take artificial stimulants.

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

23.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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

24.A leather jacket:

Can make a rider look cool.

Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

Provides protection in a crash.

Should not be worn when riding.

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

25.A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

Two times

Three times

Six times

20 times

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

26.Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires

The amount of cushion your seat has

The shine of your paint

The wind direction

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

27.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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

28.A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Incorrect tire pressure.

Brakes that are not working properly.

A balanced load.

Excessive wind.

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

29.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Are usually minimal.

Often balance out.

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

30.An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group

A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.

Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.

It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is

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

31.Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

One

Two

Three

Four

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

32.When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.

Only on cool days.

Only on warm days.

Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

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

33.Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.

Requires little traction.

Is a slow maneuver.

Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

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

34.A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.

Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.

Connects the rear brake to a foot control.

Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

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

35.A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.

Upshfting.

Cross-shifting.

Rolling on the throttle.

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

36.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.

37.A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Is not recommended.

Is required.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Correct! Wrong!

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

38.When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.

The heavier items should go toward the rear.

Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.

Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

Correct! Wrong!

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

39.Motorcycle windshields:

Are a good substitute for a face shield

Are a good substitute for goggles.

Will not protect your eyes from the wind.

Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

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

40.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.

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

41.Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

A merging driver may not see both riders.

Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.

Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.

It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.

Correct! Wrong!

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

42.Hearing protection is:

Not needed if you wear a helmet.

Needed in addition to a helmet.

Only needed on windy days

Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.

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

43.Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Provide you with an escape route.

Welcome other drivers into your lane.

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

44.When downshifting, you should

Shift through multiple gears at a time.

Shift through one gear at a time.

Always shift all the way down to neutral first.

Accelerate.

Correct! Wrong!

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

45.Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed.

Only when there is a lot of traffic.

Any time you plan on changing lanes.

Only if it is dark outside.

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