Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You may veer into another 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 4

For an adequate space cushion in most riding situations, the Motorcycle Operator 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 A motorcycle may run wide in a curve if the motorcyclist isn't careful.

Curves are a common place for motorcycle crashes because a motorcycle tends to run wide in a curve and may end up in another lane if the motorcyclist isn't careful.

Not quite. The answer is Stopping and swerving

Stopping and swerving are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path. Always brake before or after swerving, never while swerving.

Not quite. The answer is Shifting into a higher gear too soon

As your motorcycle increases speed, you should upshift to avoid over-revving the engine, but not so soon as to cause the engine to lug. Shifting into a higher gear too soon can cause the engine to lug.

Not quite. The answer is you might be in a blind spot.

It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because you might be riding in their blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is Shift gears quickly.

Wearing reflective clothing, using your high beam, increasing your following distance, and reducing your speed will increase your safety at night. Shifting gears quickly will not increase your safety at night.

Not quite. The answer is None

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 doing all of the above.

When riding at night, you can increase your visibility to other vehicle operators by wearing reflective clothing, using your high beam, and reducing your speed.

Not quite. The answer is five

A group of motorcycle riders should be no larger than four or five riders. If it is larger, they should split up into smaller groups.

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 Tap your brake to flash your brake light.

Whenever you suspect that the vehicle operator behind you may not notice that you are slowing down, you should flash your brake light to warn the person.

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 Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time.

If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If this fails, flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch. 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 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 discourages others from sharing your lane.

A benefit of riding in the center lane position is that it discourages other vehicle operators from trying to share your lane. The center lane position leaves only a small amount of space on either side. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle

Vehicles turning left in front of you, including those illegally turning left from the wrong lane, and vehicles on side streets pulling into your lane, are the biggest dangers. If a vehicle turning left enters your path, slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.

Not quite. The answer is When entering a highway

When riding in a group, you should ride single file when entering or exiting a highway, as well as when going around curves.

Not quite. The answer is if there is traffic behind you.

When preparing to slow down, you should check if there is traffic behind you. If so, you may want to flash your brake light to let them know that you are slowing down.