Ohio Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

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 Rolling on the throttle

Rolling on the throttle slightly as you ease out the clutch helps make your downshifting smoother.

Not quite. The answer is are necessary to check your blind spots.

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 maintain a center lane position.

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

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 Two (center) or three (right)

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

Not quite. The answer is maintain or increase your speed.

To help maintain your balance in a turn, you should roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed. Motorcycles are less stable at lower speeds.

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 to a motorcycle than to a car.

Not quite. The answer is lean in the direction of the turn.

To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and lean in the direction of the turn.

Not quite. The answer is they want to pass you.

Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when they want to pass you. Choose the center lane position to discourage them from trying to share your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is veer into the opposing lane.

If you ride through a turn too fast, you may veer into another lane. Slow down before entering the turn.

Not quite. The answer is riding in a group.

The staggered formation is the best choice when you're riding in a group. It helps you stay close together while maintaining a space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is behind the leader.

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is Before the turn

If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel during a turn can cause a skid.

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 change lanes and let the tailgater pass.

If you are being tailgated, change lanes and let the tailgater pass you. Don't increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve into the left lane

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.

Not quite. The answer is pull the engine cut-off switch.

If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If that doesn't work, operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will cut power to the rear wheel. After pulling in the clutch, keep it in until you stop or the throttle is freed.

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 pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

You can initiate a swerve by pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause your motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.