Arkansas Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is Center

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option. Riding closer to the center portion of your lane helps to keep other vehicles from sharing the lane.

Not quite. The answer is pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

You can initiate a swerve by pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is If your throttle is stuck and you can't free it

You should pull the engine kill switch if the throttle is stuck and you have already tried to free it by twisting it back and forth.

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

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Rules of riding in a group include checking your mirrors frequently, maintaining a staggered formation when appropriate, and not following too closely.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are hazards.

When you are passing a line of parked cars, people may not see you. A car may pull out in front of you, someone may open a door into your path, or someone may step out from between cars. Choose a suitable lane position to keep your distance from the parked cars.

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 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 Before the turn

You should slow down before you enter a turn. Hard braking in a turn increases the chance of a skid, particularly in bad weather.

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 keeping both knees against the gas tank.

You can help keep your balance while turning by keeping your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and the motorcycle move together.

Not quite. The answer is weekly.

The Arkansas Motorcycle Operator Manual recommends checking the coolant and brake hydraulic fluid levels at least once a week.

Not quite. The answer is Orange, red, yellow, and green

The best colors of clothing for increasing your visibility to others are bright colors like orange, red, yellow, and green.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

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

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by wearing reflective clothing, using your high beam, increasing your following distance, and reducing your speed.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. Ride in the center or right portion of the lane if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left side. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option.

Not quite. The answer is Make sure your motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the lower gear.

To avoid lurching while downshifting, make sure your motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the gear you're about to shift into.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

The Arkansas Motorcycle Operator Manual recommends the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's T-CLOCS checklist of items to check before every ride. This acronym stands for the various kinds of items to check: T – Tires and Wheels; C – Controls; L – Lights and Mirrors; O – Oil and Other Fluids; C – Chassis; S – Stands.

Not quite. The answer is your right wrist flat.

You should start the motorcycle with your right wrist flat so that you will not use too much throttle.