Montana Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is five

A group of motorcycle riders should be no larger than four or five riders. If it is larger, they should split up into smaller groups.

Not quite. The answer is left, center, and right.

In each lane of traffic, there are three lane positions available to a motorcycle: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

Not quite. The answer is stopping and swerving.

Stopping and swerving are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path. Always brake before or after swerving, never while swerving.

Not quite. The answer is When riding over obstacles

Rising off the seat slightly lets your knees and elbows absorb shock. This technique can be used when riding over obstacles or on uneven surfaces.

Not quite. The answer is straighten the motorcycle upright.

To stop safely on a curve, straighten the motorcycle upright. Stopping while leaning can be dangerous.

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

You can lower your chances of being involved in a collision by maintaining an adequate space cushion, increasing your visibility to others, and signaling your intentions to other road users.

Not quite. The answer is ride slower.

When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will respond more slowly. Therefore, you should ride a little slower, especially when taking bumps, corners, or curves.

Not quite. The answer is flat.

To keep from accidentally using too much throttle, you should start with your right wrist flat.

Not quite. The answer is Stopping and swerving

Stopping and swerving are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path. Always brake before or after swerving, never while swerving.

Not quite. The answer is weekly.

The fluid levels of your motorcycle should be checked weekly.

Not quite. The answer is single file.

When you are riding through curves, you should ride single file. You may need to change your lane position throughout the curve.

Not quite. The answer is If you are preparing to turn at an intersection

Another vehicle operator may try to share your lane if he or she sees that you are planning to turn. You can prevent this from happening by riding in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is Two seconds

When riding in a staggered formation, this is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion: The leader rides in the left portion of the lane while the second rider stays one second behind in the right portion of the lane. A third rider rides in the left portion of the lane two seconds behind the first rider. The fourth rider keeps a two-second distance behind the second rider. This formation keeps the group close and permits each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind, and to the sides.

Not quite. The answer is slow down as much as possible.

As you approach an obstacle, you should slow down as much as possible.

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

If you think that another vehicle might try to share your lane, you should ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

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

Choosing the best lane position helps you to stay out of blind spots, avoid road hazards, and communicate what your next move will be.

Not quite. The answer is lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

In normal turns, you should lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is change your lane position as needed.

Every curve is different. While you are riding through a curve, you should change your lane position depending on traffic, road conditions, and the curve of the road.

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

Choosing a suitable lane position helps you stay out of blind spots, avoid road hazards, and communicate what your next move will be.