Nebraska Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

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 increase your following distance.

If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, increase your following distance so that you will have more time to stop.

Not quite. The answer is every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

Use your turn signals every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is Center

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option. Riding closer to the center portion of your lane helps to keep other vehicles from sharing the lane.

Not quite. The answer is pull in the clutch and coast.

When crossing a very slippery surface, you should pull in the clutch and coast slowly.

Not quite. The answer is search, evaluate, execute.

The three steps of the SEE strategy are search, evaluate, execute.

Not quite. The answer is single file.

When riding through curves, it is best to ride single file. You may need to change your lane position throughout the curve.

Not quite. The answer is accelerate out of the wobble.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, close the throttle gradually. Fighting the wobble, accelerating, or applying the brakes quickly can make it worse.

Not quite. The answer is avoid braking and press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

The best way to swerve is to press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to quickly lean in that direction. Never brake and swerve at the same time.

Not quite. The answer is Wear protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Help protect yourself from injury in a collision by wearing protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Not quite. The answer is approximately one-third of a traffic lane.

A motorcycle mini-lane is approximately one-third of a regular traffic lane. Therefore, there are three lane positions available to a motorcycle in a single traffic lane: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

If there are hazards to your left, choose a center or right lane position to keep away from the hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Never share a lane with another vehicle. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is your right wrist flat.

You should start the motorcycle with your right wrist flat so that you will not use too much throttle.

Not quite. The answer is press the left handgrip.

If you need to swerve left to avoid an obstacle, press the left handgrip. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly to the left.

Not quite. The answer is One (left) or two (center)

If there are hazards to your right, you should ride in lane position one (left) or two (center) to keep away from the hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Shifting into a higher gear too soon

As your motorcycle increases speed, you should shift up soon enough to avoid over-revving the engine, but not so soon as to cause the engine to lug. Shifting into a higher gear too soon can cause the engine to lug.

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 increasing the throttle.

Rolling on the throttle in a turn helps stabilize the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is pair up.

When riding in a group, you should never pair up. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.