Pennsylvania Bike 4

1.If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

Use both brakes and stop quickly

Shift your weight toward the good tire.

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road

Relax on the handgrips.

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

2.When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

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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:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Choose to either brake or swerve.

Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.

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

4.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.

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

5.Riders in a staggered formation are passing a car on the left. After the lead rider passes, they should:

Return to the right portion of their original lane.

Return to the center portion of their original lane.

Return to the left portion of their original lane.

Signal the other riders to follow.

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

6.When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.

Only the rear brake.

Both brakes.

Either brake, but never both 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.

7.You should make a special point of checking traffic to the rear of your motorcycle:

Before starting into a curve.

When approaching an intersection.

When carrying a passenger.

Before slowing down.

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

8.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.

9.For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Correct! Wrong!

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

10.Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.

Should only wear hearing protection during long rides

Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.

Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

Correct! Wrong!

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

11.Riding directly alongside another vehicle:

Can place you in the driver's blind spot.

Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.

Is safe because it limits your escape routes.

Should only be done during the day.

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

12.After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Exercise

Coffee

Time

Food

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

13.Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using only the rear brake.

Using only the front brake.

Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.

Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.

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

14.If your front tire goes flat:

The steering will feel heavy.

There will be no effect on handling.

The back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side.

You will lose power to 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.

15.Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.

Accelerating.

Swerving.

Turning.

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

16.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.

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

18.To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.

Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Drag your feet on the ground.

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

19.In a normal turn:

The motorcycle and rider should lean together.

The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.

The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.

The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.

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

20.Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

Goggles

A face shield

A windshield

Eyeglasses

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

21.Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.

Braking.

Swerving.

Turning.

Correct! Wrong!

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

22.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.

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

23.A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.

Boots with tall heels.

Leather gloves.

Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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

24.If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.

It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.

You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

25.Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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

26.To reduce your speed before turning, you should:

Shift into neutral.

Pull in the clutch and use both brakes.

Apply the rear brake only.

Close the throttle and apply both brakes.

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

27.To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Edge gradually across the tracks

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

Wait for the tracks to end.

Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

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

28.If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:

Continue riding normally.

Pull over and check the tires.

Pull over to check the chain.

Pull over to check the windshield

Correct! Wrong!

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

29.If traveling in a group:

The more riders, the better.

The group should be made up of at least nine riders.

The group should be broken into two or more smaller groups if it is made up of more than four or five riders.

Riders in a large group will be unlikely to be separated

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

30.When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.

Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.

Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.

Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

Correct! Wrong!

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

31.Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night.

Be worn only during the day.

Not be worn.

Be worn day and night.

Correct! Wrong!

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

32.Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing

Using their headlight at all times

Using their turn signals

Waving at other drivers

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

33.If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.

Push their bike over.

Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

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

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

Kick it away.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Swerve around the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

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

35.Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.

Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.

Mirrors are never accurate.

Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

Correct! Wrong!

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

36.What does this signal mean?

Follow me

Slow down

Speed up

Exit

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

37.As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.

Wearing bright clothing.

Following other vehicles closely.

Not using turn signals.

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

38.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.

39.To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

Tire pressure.

Mirror positions.

Headlight position.

Brake light position.

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

40.Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up

Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.

Apply brakes automatically.

Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.

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

41.The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.

Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.

Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.

Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

Correct! Wrong!

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

42.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.

Look through the turn to where you want to go.

Turn your entire body to see through the turn.

Increase your speed before the turn.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

Read books about carrying passengers.

Practice riding on an empty road.

Flash your lights so others can see you.

Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

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

44.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.

45.Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather

Denim

Polyester

Wool

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