Arizona Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is riding in a group.

The staggered formation is the best choice when you're riding in a group. It helps you stay close together while maintaining a space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is five

A group of motorcycle riders should be no larger than four or five riders. If it is larger, they should split up into smaller groups.

Not quite. The answer is Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

"SIPDE" stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you at all times. Even while you are stopped, hazards can occur around you.

Not quite. The answer is move toward the inside of the curve.

As you approach the middle of a curve, you should move toward the inside of the curve. After the middle of the curve, you should move toward the outside. This will increase the effective radius of your path.

Not quite. The answer is Search, Evaluate, Execute.

The three steps of the SEE strategy are Search, Evaluate, Execute.

Not quite. The answer is remain in first gear.

While you're stopped at a stop sign, your motorcycle should remain in first gear so you can start off easily again.

Not quite. The answer is Slow, look, press, roll

To make a proper turn, you should slow down, look where you want to go, press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn, and roll on the throttle.

Not quite. The answer is helps stabilize the motorcycle.

In a curve, rolling on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed helps stabilize the motorcycle. Motorcycles tend to be less stable at lower speeds.

Not quite. The answer is make all the checks and get familiar with the controls

If you are going to ride an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must make all the checks and get familiar with all the controls before you start riding.

Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed.

At night, you can increase your chances of avoiding hazards by reducing your speed and increasing your following distance. This will give you more time to react if something unexpected happens.

Not quite. The answer is will change throughout the curve.

When you ride through a curve, the most effective lane position will change throughout the curve. Use lane positions to your advantage.

Not quite. The answer is Before the turn

When you approach a turn, if you need to shift gears, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel during a turn can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Although Arizona law does not prohibit it, you should never share your lane with another motorcycle. Each motorcycle needs a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Source: ARS § 28-903

Not quite. The answer is the left or right lane position.

Oil and grease tend to build up in the center of the lane. At locations where there is oil and grease buildup, ride in the left or right lane position. For the best traction, ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is move into a farther lane if possible.

Because cars merging onto the highway may not notice you, you should move into a farther lane if possible.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Changing your lane position can communicate your intentions to other vehicle operators, keep you from being in a blind spot, and provide a possible escape route.

Not quite. The answer is maintain or increase your speed.

To help maintain your balance in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed. Motorcycles are less stable at lower speeds.

Not quite. The answer is choosing the most visible lane position.

Increase your visibility at an intersection by choosing the most visible lane position so that drivers will be able to see you.