Connecticut Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can tap the brake pedal to flash your brake light to the driver behind you.

Not quite. The answer is apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should apply the brake of the tire that is not flat. Never apply the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is The clutch is on the left and the front brake lever is on the right.

The clutch is on the left handlebar, and the front brake lever is on the right handlebar.

Not quite. The answer is one-quarter

The rear brake provides about one-quarter of the motorcycle's stopping power. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

A locked front wheel can be hazardous. If your front wheel locks, release the front brake and reapply it smoothly to regain control.

Not quite. The answer is Passing slower vehicles

Passing vehicles at night does not increase your safety. It can be dangerous and should be done with caution.

Not quite. The answer is it is less visible.

Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car, it is less visible. Use caution when riding a motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is being seen by the driver ahead of you.

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 shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.

Pulling off to the side of the road can be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars because the shoulder is often full of sand or gravel, both of which provide poor traction for motorcycles.

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

The most effective lane position should avoid other vehicles' blind spots and wind blasts from other vehicles as well as make you visible to other road users.

Not quite. The answer is the right foot pedal.

The rear brake is controlled by the right foot pedal.

Not quite. The answer is behind you and part of the lane beside you.

Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see behind you and as much of the lane beside you as possible. A motorcycle still has blind spots, so make sure you check over your shoulder when necessary.

Not quite. The answer is the tires and the lights.

Before mounting your motorcycle, you should check the tires and the lights. These must all be in good working order on each trip because their failure could be extremely dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is rising slightly off the seat.

When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by rising slightly off the seat and letting your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

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 only using one brake.

To ride safely on slippery surfaces, use both the front and rear brakes. The front brake is still more effective than the rear brake, even on a slippery surface. Apply it gradually to avoid locking the front wheel, and apply the rear brake gently.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

Connecticut law requires you to wear eye protection if your motorcycle lacks a windshield. Still, you should wear protective eyewear at all times while riding, even if your motorcycle has a windshield. A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Most windshields will not protect your eyes from the wind.

Source: CGS § 14-289d

Not quite. The answer is use your turn signals to make yourself more visible to others.

When you enter a freeway, drivers approaching from behind are more likely to see your turn signal blinking and make room for you. At highway speeds, it is best to signal at least five seconds before changing lanes. Use your turn signals even when you think no one else is around. Your turn signals also make you easier to see. If bright sunlight makes your turn signal lights hard to see, use hand signals.

Not quite. The answer is let the tailgater pass you.

When someone is tailgating you, change lanes or slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass you. You'll be safer with the tailgater in front of you. Don't increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Not quite. The answer is dirt and gravel provide little traction.

The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because the dirt and gravel that build up there provide little traction.