Delaware Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You can stop quickly by using both the front and rear brakes.

For the most effective braking, always use both the front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is any of the above may happen.

Riding alongside a car can be dangerous because you may be riding in a blind spot, objects may be thrown from a window and hit you, or you may collide with an extended side mirror.

Not quite. The answer is straight

Usually, it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross railroad tracks. Turning to take tracks head-on (i.e., at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous – your path may carry you into another lane of traffic. For tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from them to cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees. At a smaller angle, you might catch your tires on the tracks.

Not quite. The answer is The indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times.

This white diamond sign indicates that the way is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) during the specified times from Monday through Friday.

Not quite. The answer is The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.

Not quite. The answer is 45

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 close the throttle slowly.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should close the throttle slowly. Don't brake; that could make the wobble worse. Don't try to accelerate out of the wobble; that could make the motorcycle even more unstable.

Not quite. The answer is 2

Delaware's laws governing motorcycle riding don't specify a particular point value for violating those laws. Hence, they fall into the Delaware Point System category of "Other Moving Violations," each of which carries two points. [Delaware Point System, Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program, Section Two – Driver License Information, Delaware Driver Manual],

Source: 21 Del. C. § 4185

Not quite. The answer is behind the leader.

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is an intersection with U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

This sign means that you are approaching a junction of your roadway and U.S. Route 22. The U.S. Routes are a network of roads and highways whose construction began decades before the start of the Interstate Highway System. U.S. Route 22, one of the oldest, runs from Cincinnati OH to Newark NJ.

Not quite. The answer is the left or right lane position.

Oil and grease tend to build up in the center of the lane. At locations where there is oil and grease buildup, ride in the left or right lane position. For the best traction, ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is You must make a U-turn from this lane.

This unusual lane control sign indicates that all vehicles in this lane must make a U-turn. This sign may be accompanied by an equally unusual traffic signal whose lighted U-turn arrows will indicate when the vehicles can make the U-turns.

Not quite. The answer is Center

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

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 Before you start to ride

Before each ride, clean and adjust the side mirrors. It can be difficult and dangerous to adjust them while you're riding.

Not quite. The answer is dynamic message signs.

Dynamic message signs provide important information to travelers. Messages can be changed to reflect current conditions, route traffic, construction schedules, incidents, etc.

Not quite. The answer is 25–29

If you are convicted of speeding at 25–29 mph over the posted speed limit, you may opt to complete a behavioral modification/attitudinal-driving course in lieu of license suspension. However, if you are convicted of speeding at 30 mph or more over the posted speed limit, the license suspension is mandatory.

Source: Serious Speeding Violations, Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program, Section Two – Driver License Information, Delaware Driver Manual

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 If some other vehicle triggers the light sensor for you

Over a dozen US states have enacted so-called "dead red" laws, which allow a motorcyclist to proceed past a red light if his or her motorcycle fails to trigger the light sensor. Unfortunately, Delaware isn't one of those states.

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.