California Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is the lane next to you and the far lane.

On a road with several lanes, check both the far lane and the one next to you. A driver in the far lane may move into the same space you plan to take.

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

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

Not quite. The answer is brake before or after swerving.

If you need to brake and swerve, you must brake before or after swerving. Never brake and swerve at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is 200 feet.

When driving on narrow mountain roads, use your horn to alert other drivers that you are there if the visibility is less than 200 feet ahead.

Source: Using Your Horn; Signals, Horns, and Headlights; An Introduction to Driving; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Brightly-colored clothing

Most collisions occur in broad daylight. Wear brightly-colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen. Bright orange, red, yellow, or green jackets or vests are best for being seen. Reflective material on your vest and helmets will help drivers see you from the side.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

If you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered, stop before the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing the road.

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

You can increase your chances of being seen by wearing bright clothing, choosing the best lane position, and using your headlight.

Not quite. The answer is behind you and part of the adjacent lanes.

Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see behind you and as much of the lane beside you as possible. When properly adjusted, a mirror may show the edge of your arm or shoulder—but it’s the road behind and to the side of you that is most important. A motorcycle still has blind spots, so make sure you check over your shoulder when necessary.

Not quite. The answer is When riding on ice

To maintain balance and safety when riding on ice, skim the surface of the road with your feet. If the motorcycle starts to fall, you can steady it with your feet.

Not quite. The answer is After waiting two light cycles and when it is safe to do so

While stopped at a traffic light, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered the light sensor, you can proceed after waiting two full light cycles but only when it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is applying both brakes without locking the wheels.

Maximum straight line braking is achieved by applying both brakes without locking the wheels.

Not quite. The answer is center

When you are following another vehicle, the center lane position is the best for being seen. You will appear in the vehicle's rear-view mirror, which is likely the mirror that the driver uses most often.

Not quite. The answer is pull the kill engine switch.

If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should pull the kill engine switch.

Not quite. The answer is one-quarter

The rear brake provides one-quarter of the motorcycle's stopping power. Always use both brakes when stopping.

Not quite. The answer is until they are 8 years old or younger.

Children are to be properly buckled up in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall. Children must ride in a safety seat until they reach the age requirement or the height requirement, whichever comes first.

Source: Child Restraint System and Safety Seats; Section 11. Safe Driving; California Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is let your feet skim the surface.

If you must coast over a slippery surface, let your feet skim the surface. That way, if the motorcycle starts to fall, you can catch yourself.

Not quite. The answer is Being low on oil

If an engine seizes, it is likely low on oil. Always check your oil before beginning a journey.

Not quite. The answer is As shown in image A

Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause your motorcycle to weave. This uneasy, “wandering” feeling is generally not hazardous. Relax and maintain a steady speed and ride straight across. Crossing at an angle forces riders to zigzag to stay in the lane. The zigzag is far more hazardous than the wandering feeling. The right way to cross is shown in image A.

Not quite. The answer is with elbows slightly bent.

To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned with elbows slightly bent.

Not quite. The answer is lacked one of the above skills.

Studies have shown that most riders involved in crashes underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear, did not separate braking from swerving, or did not choose to swerve when it was appropriate to do so.