Ohio Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is brake before or after swerving.

If you need to brake and swerve, you should brake before or after swerving. Never brake while swerving; to do so risks a skid.

Not quite. The answer is Center

When it starts to rain, the center lane position can be hazardous because of the oil and fluid buildup. It is safest to ride in the tire tracks of other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch for extended side mirrors, objects being thrown from windows, and blasts of wind (especially from a larger vehicle).

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 brightly colored.

The best clothing for being seen is brightly colored and reflective. Durable leather clothing is protective but does not necessarily increase your visibility.

Not quite. The answer is The front, because it provides 70% of the stopping power

The front brake is more important than the rear brake because it provides 70% of the stopping power. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is more work

Riding a motorcycle is more work than driving a car. Take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue.

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 All of the above

To ensure your safety, you should change your lane position when you are being passed by other vehicles, when you are passing parked cars, or when a car is trying to share your lane.

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 do any of the above.

A motorcycle TIPIC allows you to practice motorcycle riding under the following restrictions: (1) You must wear a helmet. (2) You must wear eye protection. (3) You may ride only in daylight. (4) You may not ride on interstate highways or any heavily congested roadways. (5) You may not carry passengers.

Source: Applying for Your Motorcycle License; 4 - Motorcycle/Scooter & Motorized Bicycle Regulations; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Not quite. The answer is Ride in the center lane position.

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

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 Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you.

Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. If they seem to bounce up and down, the car is likely riding over bumps.

Not quite. The answer is shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability.

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

You can increase your visibility to other vehicle operators by flashing your brake light, wearing bright-colored clothing, and using your headlight and turn signals.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross your half of the roadway.

Ohio law requires vehicle operators to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks. Under Ohio law, if you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered, you must stop before the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing at least your half of the roadway.

Source: Ohio R. C. § 4511.46

Not quite. The answer is at or below elbow height.

For the most effective steering, your hands should be positioned at or below elbow height.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best eye and face protection is provided by a shatter-resistant face shield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

To warn drivers that you are slowing down in an unusual place, tap the brake pedal to flash your brake light to the driver behind you.