North Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Flash your brake light.

Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. Flash your brake light to alert the driver behind you.

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 wear reflective clothing.

To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle, you should wear reflective clothing.

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

When it starts to rain, you should ride in either the left or right lane position. The center lane position may be slippery from the buildup of oil and other vehicle fluids.

Not quite. The answer is you must not exceed the speed limit.

When passing another vehicle, you must not exceed the speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are correct.

You should do everything you safely can to avoid hitting an animal. If you are in traffic, however, stay in your lane. Hitting something small is less dangerous to you than hitting something big – like a car. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Don't kick at an animal. Keep control of your motorcycle. For larger animals (deer, elk, cattle), brake and prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.

Not quite. The answer is both the front and rear brakes.

For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use both the front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is Never

You can never be sure that a car driver will yield to you, even if he or she makes eye contact with you or appears to be slowing down.

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 increase your following distance.

When you are riding at night, you should slow down and increase your following distance. This will give you more time to react to the unexpected.

Not quite. The answer is Choose a lane position that lets you be seen as soon as possible.

Increase your visibility at blind intersections by moving into a lane position that lets you be seen as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is you are about to slow down where others might not expect it.

If you need to slow down where others might not expect it, warn the driver behind you by flashing your brake light.

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 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 At busy intersections

Motorcycles can slip on grease that cars have deposited on the road. These strips of grease can be found at busy intersections and toll booths, where cars tend to remain stopped for longer periods of time.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

A driver may try to share your lane in heavy traffic, when the driver wants to pass you, or when you are preparing to turn at an intersection. Ride in the center lane position to discourage drivers from sharing your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is just after it starts to rain.

The pavement can become slippery right after it starts to rain. The rainwater loosens oil and other fluids that have built up in the pavement. This slippery condition will persist until more rain washes those fluids away.

Not quite. The answer is locking the front wheel.

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

Not quite. The answer is A car pulling out from the curb

When passing parked vehicles and if oncoming traffic is present, it is usually best to remain in the center portion of the lane to maximize the space around you. A bigger problem can occur if a driver pulls away from the curb without checking for traffic from behind. Even if the driver looks, he or she may fail to see you. In either event, the driver might enter your path. Slow down or change lanes to make room for someone to enter.

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.