Mississippi Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

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 Passing slower vehicles

Passing vehicles at night does not increase your safety. It can be dangerous and should be done with caution.

Not quite. The answer is at all times while riding.

Although Mississippi law does not require it, you should wear protective eyewear at all times while riding, even if the motorcycle has a windshield. A windshield is NOT a substitute for a face shield or goggles.

Not quite. The answer is close the throttle gradually.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to close the throttle gradually. Braking can make the wobble worse, and trying to accelerate out of the wobble can make the motorcycle more unstable.

Not quite. The answer is 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 provides 70% of the stopping power.

The front brake provides 70% of the stopping power. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is Cars entering the motorcycle's right-of-way

The most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection is caused by a car entering a motorcycle's right-of-way, especially if the car is turning left.

Not quite. The answer is Travel as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface.

If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, proceed as slowly as possible. Let your feet skim the surface. If your motorcycle starts to tip over, you can steady it with your feet.

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

If your front tire fails while you are 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 approach the animal and then speed away.

If a dog starts to chase you, you should approach the animal and then speed away. This should stop the dog from chasing you.

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 change lanes.

When a vehicle is merging into your lane from an on-ramp, you should change lanes to give the vehicle plenty of room to merge.

Not quite. The answer is the front wheel locking.

A front-wheel skid can result from the front wheel locking.

Not quite. The answer is using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop.

Using your brakes properly means using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method.

Not quite. The answer is Signal right

When passing, signal left, and when safe, move into the left lane and accelerate. On Step 3, signal right, and complete mirror and head checks before returning to your original lane and then cancel the signal. Remember, passing must be completed within posted speed limits, and only where permitted.

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

To increase your line of sight when passing the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the left lane position. It lets you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Flash your brake light.

Warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down by flashing your brake light. Do this by tapping the brakes.

Not quite. The answer is in day and night.

Reflective clothing is important for safety in both day and night. You should wear bright, reflective clothing at all times.

Not quite. The answer is you can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

If you lock the rear wheel on a straightaway with good traction, you can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. On the other hand, if you lock the front wheel, you should release the front brake immediately.