Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is close the throttle gradually.

If the motorcycle starts to wobble, close the throttle gradually. Fighting the wobble, accelerating, or applying the brakes quickly can make it worse.

Not quite. The answer is slow down before you get to it.

The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to slow down as much as possible before you get to it.

Not quite. The answer is The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

This sign indicates that the road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

Not quite. The answer is Apply both the front and rear brakes without locking the wheels.

You can achieve maximum straight-line braking by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.

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 freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

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 move into the right lane.

If you see this sign and you are traveling slower than most traffic, move into the right lane so faster traffic can pass you on the left.

Not quite. The answer is you must not ride a motorcycle.

If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands, you must not ride a motorcycle. Both hands are required for safe riding.

Not quite. The answer is You have reached a railroad crossing.

Railroad flashing light signals and crossbuck signs are found at most public crossings. These signs must be treated the same way as a YIELD sign.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

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, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

Not quite. The answer is When you have a green light or green arrow

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to turn on a red light. If you want to turn right, you must wait for a green arrow or green light.

Not quite. The answer is A road crew at work

This sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down, proceed with caution, and follow signs and instructions. If possible, move into a lane farther from the workers.

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 The lane ahead is closed.

Sequential arrow panels may be used in work zones around the clock. This one indicates that the lane is closed ahead and you should move into the lane to your left.

Not quite. The answer is Center

When another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is should not be worn at night.

Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night because it will make things more difficult to see.

Not quite. The answer is that the surface is firm enough to ride on.

Before pulling off the road, you should check the surface to see if it is safe to ride on. Motorcycles require a firm surface with a lot of traction.

Not quite. The answer is behind you and part of the lane beside you.

Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see behind you and as much of the lane beside you as possible. A motorcycle still has blind spots, so make sure you check over your shoulder when necessary.

Not quite. The answer is instructions to the driver.

Vertical rectangular signs generally give instructions or tell you about traffic laws. Such regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.