Arizona Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is wear reflective clothing.

To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle operator, wear reflective clothing.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is change lanes if one is open.

When someone is merging into your lane from an entrance ramp, the best strategy is to change lanes so that the vehicle will have plenty of room to merge. If there is no room for a lane change, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver.

Not quite. The answer is you can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

If you lock the rear wheel on a surface with good traction, you can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. On the other hand, if you lock the front wheel, you should release the front brake immediately.

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

While you hold a motorcycle instruction permit, your riding is restricted as follows: (1) You may not carry passengers, (2) you may not ride on controlled-access highways such as freeways or interstates, (3) you may not ride between sunset and sunrise, and (4) you may not ride whenever visibility is poor at 500 feet.

Source: Instruction Permits, Arizona's Driver License, Arizona Licensing Information, Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual

Not quite. The answer is appear farther away than they are.

Motorcyclists must use caution when approaching an intersection. Because motorcycles are smaller than cars, they appear farther away than they really are. At intersections, car drivers making left turns against oncoming motorcycles often overestimate how much time they have to make the turn.

Not quite. The answer is Cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

If you need to cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees to avoid catching your tires on the tracks.

Not quite. The answer is both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

To stop your motorcycle quickly, you should apply both the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.

Not quite. The answer is using hand signals.

When riding in a group, group members should communicate with hand signals. Make sure that all group members are familiar with the hand signals before you start your trip.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

The space cushion between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you gives you time to react and space to maneuver. You can brake and stop without risking a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Fluorescent clothing

During daytime riding, wear fluorescent clothing to increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

Not quite. The answer is Move to the left portion of the lane

When you approach a blind intersection, move to the lane position that brings you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. In this particular situation, you should move to the left portion of the lane, so the driver on the cross street can see you as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is Check your side mirrors frequently.

The most efficient way to know what is going on behind you is to check your side mirrors frequently.

Not quite. The answer is someone may open a door into your path.

It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars. Someone inside a car may not notice you and may open a door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is the front brake.

Seventy-five percent of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by the front brake. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is change lanes.

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

Not quite. The answer is Flash your brake light.

Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights, but they will be more noticeable if they flash. Flash your brake light by tapping the brake.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is A car pulling out from the curb

When passing parked vehicles and if oncoming traffic is present, it is usually best to remain in the center portion of the lane to maximize the space around you. A bigger problem can occur if a driver pulls away from the curb without checking for traffic from behind. Even if the driver looks, he or she may fail to see you. In either event, the driver might enter your path. Slow down or change lanes to make room for someone to enter.