Oregon Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 4 seconds

For an adequate space cushion in most riding situations, the Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual recommends that you maintain a following distance of at least four seconds behind the vehicle (car, motorcycle, etc.) ahead of you. However, in a staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of two seconds behind the motorcycle in front of you. This will allow the group to stay close together.

Not quite. The answer is the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

In normal turns, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. In slow, tight turns, the rider should remain upright while the motorcycle leans.

Not quite. The answer is Orange, red, yellow, and green

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

Not quite. The answer is avoid sudden moves.

On surfaces with little traction, you can ride safely by slowing down and avoiding sudden moves that could result in loss of control.

Not quite. The answer is depends on the situation.

No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.

Not quite. The answer is 2

For an adequate space cushion in most riding situations, the Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual recommends that you maintain a following distance of at least four seconds behind the vehicle (car, motorcycle, etc.) ahead of you. However, in a staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of two seconds behind the motorcycle in front of you. This will allow the group to stay close together.

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

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by using your high beam, reducing your speed, increasing your following distance, and using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see.

Not quite. The answer is approximately one-third of a traffic lane.

A motorcycle mini-lane is approximately one-third of a traffic lane. Therefore, there are three lane positions in each traffic lane: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

Not quite. The answer is Before the turn

When you approach a turn, if you need to shift gears, 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 all of the above are true.

In proper riding posture, your arms are slightly bent, your feet are resting firmly on the foot pegs, and your knees are against the gas tank for balance.

Not quite. The answer is the side mirrors.

Before each ride, you should adjust the side mirrors. It can be dangerous to adjust them while you're riding.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

In a normal turn, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. This helps maintain balance.

Not quite. The answer is If the other vehicle is a motorcycle or moped

Under Oregon law, a motorcycle is entitled to the full width of a lane, and motorists may not deprive a motorcycle of the use of the full lane. However, motorcycles may legally pair up (ride two abreast) in a single lane. Still, a staggered formation is a safer choice. Each motorcycle needs a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver. Oregon law prohibits riding between lanes (commonly known as lane splitting). [ORS 814.240],

Source: ORS 811.385

Not quite. The answer is turn right.

Countersteering is a technique for initiating a turn in a given direction by momentarily steering counter to that direction. To turn by countersteering, you apply a steering torque in the opposite direction of the desired turn. For example, for a turn to the right, start by pushing the right handgrip. This will cause the motorcycle to steer left briefly, which in turn will cause the motorcycle to lean to the right.

Not quite. The answer is The rear wheel

To park at the roadside, park at an angle to the curb with the rear wheel touching the curb.

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

Head checks should be performed before changing lanes.

Not quite. The answer is make a quick, sharp turn, as shown in image B.

For track and road seams that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees. Then, make a quick, sharp turn, as shown in image B. Edging across could catch your tires and throw you off balance.

Not quite. The answer is swerve around the object

If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should swerve around the object to avoid a crash.

Not quite. The answer is If your throttle is stuck and you can't free it

You should operate the engine cut-off switch if the throttle is stuck and you cannot loosen it by twisting it back and forth.

Not quite. The answer is Ride in the 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.