Nevada Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is help stabilize the motorcycle.

Rolling on the throttle through a turn will help stabilize the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

The best colors of clothing for increasing your visibility to others are orange, red, yellow, and green.

Not quite. The answer is Braking

If a wobble occurs, don't try to accelerate out of it; that could make the motorcycle even more unstable. And don't try to brake either; that could make the wobble worse. Instead, close the throttle gradually and let your motorcycle slow down.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

When you're riding your motorcycle, your feet should be placed firmly on the footrests. This helps maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is no one.

The operative word is "safely." In Nevada, motorcycles may legally travel two abreast (pair up) if both motorcyclists consent. However, a staggered formation is a safer choice. You shouldn't share a lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.

Not quite. The answer is slow, tight

In slow, tight turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight.

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 Start with your right wrist flat.

You can help keep yourself from using too much throttle by starting with your right wrist flat.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. Ride in the center or right portion of the lane if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left side. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option.

Not quite. The answer is center

To discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane, ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is lean as you lean.

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is pull the kill engine switch.

If your throttle is stuck and twisting it back and forth does not free it, operate the kill engine switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will cut power to the rear wheel.

Not quite. The answer is Use your low-beam headlight.

Using your low beam does not significantly increase your visibility at night. Use your high beam for increased visibility.

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 slow down as much as possible.

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

Not quite. The answer is left foot lever.

The left foot lever is the gear shifter. The right foot pedal controls the rear brake.

Not quite. The answer is reduce your reaction time.

You should cover the clutch and the brake whenever you want to reduce your reaction time.

Not quite. The answer is should be performed before you change lanes.

Motorcycles have blind spots just as cars do. Before changing lanes, do a head check to check your blind spots. Frequent head checks should also be part of your usual road-scanning routine.

Not quite. The answer is every time you ride.

You should check the tires on your motorcycle every time you ride. A tire problem can be a lot more hazardous for a motorcycle rider than a car driver.