California Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is two

When following a vehicle, you should maintain a two-second following distance.

Not quite. The answer is helps stabilize the motorcycle.

Accelerating in a curve helps stabilize the motorcycle. Very slow turns are more dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is do not ride a motorcycle.

If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands, do not ride a motorcycle. Both hands are required for riding.

Not quite. The answer is Wear protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Help protect yourself from injury during a collision by wearing protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Not quite. The answer is make a quick, sharp turn, as shown in image B.

For track and road seams that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees. Then, make a quick, sharp turn, as shown in image B. Edging across could catch your tires and throw you off balance.

Not quite. The answer is adjusting your lane position as you ride.

You can maintain an adequate space cushion by adjusting your lane position as you ride to keep you farthest away from hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Use the front brake.

To maneuver a motorcycle through a tight U-turn, you need to maintain control and balance: 1) Look through the turn to where you want to go. 2) Riding within the friction zone will give you more control through the turn. 3) Dragging the rear brake involves using the rear brake to control the bike's speed and maintain stability. 4) A motorcycle will be easier to maneuver when the weight is kept close to the bike.

Not quite. The answer is in heavy traffic.

You should increase your following distance in heavy traffic. Heavy traffic can lead to sudden and unexpected stops.

Not quite. The answer is Increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.

Not quite. The answer is 90

If you can't cross an obstacle head-on, approach it at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

You can ride safely on slippery surfaces by reducing your speed and avoiding sudden moves.

Not quite. The answer is 90

If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a 90-degree angle. This will reduce your risk of losing traction.

Not quite. The answer is 10-15 seconds

When scanning the road, look 10-15 seconds ahead for hazards and potential dangers.

Not quite. The answer is is not hazardous.

Weaving caused by riding over a metal grating is not hazardous. Relax and stay on course.

Not quite. The answer is pair up.

When riding in a group, you should never pair up. A motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate properly.

Not quite. The answer is the far lane.

When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the far lane as well as the lane next to you. There may be vehicles trying to merge into the same lane that you are.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above statements are correct.

The term "lane splitting" refers to riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic. Motorcycles and other vehicles each need a full lane width to operate safely. Riding between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane can leave you vulnerable: A vehicle could turn suddenly or change lanes, a door could open, or a hand could come out of a window.

Not quite. The answer is 3

In each lane of traffic, there are three lane positions for a motorcycle: left, center, and right.

Not quite. The answer is pair up.

When riding in a group, you should never pair up. A motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate properly.

Not quite. The answer is may not follow the curve of the road.

The best path through a curve may not follow the curve of the road. Change your lane position to help you.