Delaware Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is helps you keep your balance.

Keeping your knees against the gas tank helps you keep your balance on the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is The sweep rider (tailender)

When you're riding in a group, the sweep rider (tailender) sets the pace. If the rider behind you slows down, you should also slow down to stay as a group.

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 the staggered formation.

The best formation when riding in a group is the staggered formation. It allows you to stay close together while maintaining a space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

During a normal turn, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. This helps maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is Find a place without traffic on either side.

You can avoid riding in a blind spot of another vehicle by adjusting your speed to ride in a place without traffic on either side.

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of your lane, ride in the left or right lane position to bypass the hazard.

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 On long stretches of road

The staggered formation should be used on long stretches of road. In curves or turns or anywhere else that motorcyclists may need to change their lane position, they should ride single file.

Not quite. The answer is Never

It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Like a car, a motorcycle requires a full lane width to maneuver safely.

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 do all of the above.

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by using your high beam, reducing your speed, increasing your following distance, and using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see.

Not quite. The answer is Relax and maintain your speed.

If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over a metal grating, you should relax, maintain your speed, and ride straight across. Trying to compensate for the weaving feeling is hazardous.

Not quite. The answer is Tap your brake to flash your brake light.

In any situation in which those behind you may not notice that you are slowing down, you should flash your brake light to warn them.

Not quite. The answer is increasing the throttle.

To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is lean as you lean.

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 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 Use your low-beam headlight.

Using your low beam is not a way to increase your visibility at night. At night, you should use your high beam for best visibility.

Not quite. The answer is Never

The operative word is "safely." Delaware law does not prohibit sharing a lane with another motorcycle. However, a staggered formation is a safer choice. You shouldn't share your lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, you may need to use the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Not quite. The answer is ride in the center lane position.

The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.