Louisiana Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Fully apply both the front and rear brakes.

You can achieve maximum straight-line braking by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.

Not quite. The answer is cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time.

When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path, cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

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

Not quite. The answer is it does not mean the driver has seen you.

If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection, it does not mean the driver has seen you. Always exercise caution at an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above situations

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 Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

If the front wheel locks, you should release the front brake immediately and reapply it smoothly.

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 rise slightly off the seat.

As you ride over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to rise slightly off the seat and let your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

Not quite. The answer is the front brake.

Seventy-five percent of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by the front brake. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop, unless one of the tires is flat.

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 All of the above

In the "evaluate" step of the SEE strategy, you are considering vehicles that may move into your path, potentially hazardous road conditions, and traffic signals and road markings.

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

The safest and most efficient braking method is to use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is dirt collects there and provides little traction.

Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous to motorcycles because the dirt and gravel that collect there provide little traction.

Not quite. The answer is steering.

When you ride a motorcycle, your arms should be used for steering, not for holding yourself up.

Not quite. The answer is The right hand lever

The right hand lever controls the front brake.

Not quite. The answer is at a smaller angle, you might catch your tires.

Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees to avoid catching your tires on the tracks. You could lose your balance or tip over if you cross at a smaller angle.

Not quite. The answer is at an intersection.

The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is at an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are correct.

As you pass a line of parked cars, people inside may not see you approaching. A driver may pull his or her car out in front of you, someone may open a door into your path, or people may step out from between cars.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch out for extended side mirrors, objects being thrown from windows, and blasts of wind (especially from a larger vehicle).

Not quite. The answer is A car pulling out from the curb

When passing parked vehicles and if oncoming traffic is present, it is usually best to remain in the center portion of the lane to maximize the space around you. A bigger problem can occur if a driver pulls away from the curb without checking for traffic from behind. Even if the driver looks, he or she may fail to see you. In either event, the driver might enter your path. Slow down or change lanes to make room for someone to enter.