Georgia Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is both (a) and (b)

The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) Basic Rider Course includes its own motorcycle knowledge exam and on-cycle skills test. If you complete the course successfully, you will be issued a Motorcycle License Test Waiver. Present the waiver to the DDS within 90 days, and you'll be able to waive both the DDS motorcycle knowledge exam and the DDS on-cycle skills test.

Source: Section 1.4 – Motorcycle Rider Education, Training, and License Test Waivers; Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual

Not quite. The answer is both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

To stop your motorcycle quickly, you should apply both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is Ease off some of the pressure to regain steering control

Stopping quickly in a straight line is the primary technique for avoiding collisions in traffic. Always, use the front and rear brakes simultaneously, adjusting pressure on the levers to apply maximum braking just short of skidding either wheel. If the front wheel skids, ease off some of the pressure to regain steering control. If the rear wheel skids, keep it locked until the vehicle has stopped completely. If the sidecar wheel has a brake, and that wheel starts to skid, you can safely ignore it.

Not quite. The answer is Wear reflective gear.

Increase your visibility at night by wearing reflective gear. Fluorescent clothing might not be seen in the dark.

Not quite. The answer is large blasts of wind can affect your control.

You are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because large blasts of wind can affect your control. Motorcycles are smaller than cars, so they are more affected by the blasts of wind.

Not quite. The answer is The clutch

The left hand lever controls the clutch. The right hand lever controls the front brake.

Not quite. The answer is cars turning left in front of you.

At an intersection, you must be especially alert for cars turning left in front of you. Car drivers often fail to notice oncoming motorcycles, or they overestimate how much time they have to make the turn.

Not quite. The answer is slow down by using the rear brake only.

If your front tire goes flat, slow down using the rear brake only. Don't use the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is wear reflective clothing.

To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle operator, wear reflective clothing.

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 before starting your motorcycle.

You should adjust your side mirrors after mounting your motorcycle but before starting it.

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 bent slightly.

When you are properly seated on a motorcycle, your arms should be slightly bent. This will give you the most control over steering.

Not quite. The answer is Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

You should apply both the front and rear brakes every time you stop unless a tire is flat. If a tire is flat, only apply the brake of the other tire.

Not quite. The answer is in the tracks left by other vehicles.

In the rain, the safest place to ride is in the tire tracks of other vehicles. These are less likely to be slippery.

Not quite. The answer is You can't.

There is no way to guarantee that car drivers will notice you. Car drivers often fail to notice motorcyclists even when they are looking directly at them. Even if a car driver makes eye contact with you, you still can't be sure that the driver has noticed you. Always use caution at intersections.

Not quite. The answer is slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.

Large, heavy vehicles require a longer stopping distance than motorcycles. If you pull in front of a large vehicle and then slow down suddenly, the large vehicle may not have enough room to avoid rear-ending you.

Not quite. The answer is eight years.

All Georgia driver's licenses, including classes C and M, are valid for eight years.

Source: Classes of Licenses, Section 1: General Licensing Information, Georgia Drivers Manual

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 slow down before you get to it.

The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to slow down as much as possible before you get to it.