Florida Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is move into the center lane position.

If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle ahead of you does not know that you are behind the vehicle, 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 Cars entering the motorcycle's right-of-way

The most frequent cause of motorcycle crashes involving multiple vehicles is cars entering a motorcycle's right-of-way. A car driver may fail to notice an oncoming motorcycle and may turn left across the motorcycle's path.

Not quite. The answer is Applying too much brake

If you apply too much brake in a turn, the wheel may lock and the motorcycle may skid.

Not quite. The answer is Move to the left portion of the lane

When you approach a blind intersection, move to the lane position that brings you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. In this particular situation, you should move to the left portion of the lane, so the driver on the cross street can see you as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is one-half block

While riding in the city, you should be scanning for hazards at least one-half block ahead.

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 or slow down.

Not quite. The answer is riding in the left lane position.

When you are preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by riding in the left lane position. This lane position will let you see beyond the vehicle ahead of you and spot oncoming hazards. It will also make your pass more visible to the driver of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Fluorescent clothing

During daytime riding, wear fluorescent clothing to increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

To ensure your safety, you should change your lane position when you are being passed by other vehicles, when you are passing parked cars, or when a car is trying to share your lane.

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 tire, did not separate braking from swerving, or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so.

Not quite. The answer is choose a lane position that lets others see you easily.

To increase your visibility at an intersection, you should choose a lane position that lets others see you easily.

Not quite. The answer is use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road.

If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle and use the rear brake to move to the side of the road. Never use the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

Not quite. The answer is Warm pavement

Motorcycles need a firm, solid surface for the best traction. Of the choices provided, warm pavement provides the best traction for motorcycles.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

A driver may try to share your lane in heavy traffic, when the driver wants to pass you, or when you are preparing to turn at an intersection. Ride in the center lane position to discourage drivers from sharing your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is should not be worn at night.

Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night because it will make things more difficult to see.

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

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

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

Before every lane change, you should check your mirrors and then look over your shoulder to check your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is other vehicle operators often fail to notice them approaching.

Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcyclists because other vehicle operators often fail to notice them approaching.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles turning left into your path.

While all four choices are important when riding through an intersection, you must be especially alert for vehicles turning left into your path. Car drivers often fail to notice motorcycles approaching.