Nevada Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Applying too much brake

If you apply too much brake in a turn, the wheel may lock and the motorcycle may skid.

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

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

Not quite. The answer is should be done 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 The left part of the lane in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. Some people suggest the leader should move to the right portion of the lane after passing a vehicle. This is not a good idea. It encourages the second rider to pass and return to the lane before there is a large enough space cushion in front of the passed vehicle. It is simpler and safer to wait until there is enough room ahead of the passed vehicle to allow each rider to move into the same position held before the pass.

Not quite. The answer is Rising slightly off the seat

Rising slightly off the seat helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. It allows the shock to be absorbed by your elbows and knees.

Not quite. The answer is you are passing a line of parked cars.

When you are passing a line of parked cars, a driver may not see you and may open a door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is rise slightly off the seat.

To help absorb the shock of riding over large obstacles, you should rise slightly off the seat and let your knees and elbows help absorb the shock.

Not quite. The answer is large blasts of wind can affect your control.

You are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because large blasts of wind can affect your control. Motorcycles are smaller than cars, so they are more affected by the blasts of wind.

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

If your front tire fails while you're 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 stop with the front brake only.

If the rear tire goes flat while you're riding, you should stop by using the front brake only. Never apply the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is a foot pedal.

The rear brake is controlled by the right foot pedal. The front brake is controlled by the right hand lever.

Not quite. The answer is bright and reflective.

The best clothing for making yourself visible is bright and reflective.

Not quite. The answer is an intersection.

The most likely place for a collision is an intersection because many vehicles are trying to do different things at once.

Not quite. The answer is The front brake

The front brake provides 70 percent of your motorcycle's stopping power. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles turning left into your path.

While all four choices are important when riding through an intersection, you must be especially alert for vehicles turning left into your path. Car drivers often do not notice motorcycles approaching.

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

On a slippery surface, ride as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface. If the motorcycle starts to tip over, you can steady it with your feet.

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

Before every lane change, you should check your mirrors and then look over your shoulder to check your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is Turn the rider’s head to the left

Motorcycles have “blind spots” just like other vehicles. Before you change lanes, turn your head and check that lane for other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is As shown in image A

Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause your motorcycle to weave. This uneasy, “wandering” feeling is generally not hazardous. Relax and maintain a steady speed and ride straight across. Crossing at an angle forces riders to zigzag to stay in the lane. The zigzag is far more hazardous than the wandering feeling. The right way to cross is shown in image A.

Not quite. The answer is If all of the above conditions are met

In Nevada, if you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, you can proceed only if all of the following conditions are met: (1) You have come to a complete stop; (2) two full light cycles have been completed; and (3) no other traffic control devices prohibit you from proceeding. You must still yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before you proceed. Note: At the time of this writing, fewer than half of US states including Nevada have enacted such "dead red" laws letting you proceed past a red light under certain conditions. And some of these states have imposed different conditions. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.