Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

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 shorten your reaction time.

You should cover the clutch and the brakes whenever you want to shorten your reaction time.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When evaluating potential hazards, you should be thinking about road characteristics, other vehicles, and traffic controls. All of them can contribute to different hazardous situations.

Not quite. The answer is help stabilize the motorcycle.

To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

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 if the surface is safe to ride on.

Before pulling off the road, 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 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 All of the above

Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's tires, lights, and chassis.

Not quite. The answer is Slow, look, press, roll

To make a proper turn, you should slow down, look where you want to go, press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn, and roll on the throttle.

Not quite. The answer is You are doing all of the above.

Choosing the best lane position will maximize your space cushion, help you avoid being in a blind spot, and help you avoid hazards.

Not quite. The answer is every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

Use your turn signals every time you plan to turn or change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

"SIPDE" stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Rules of riding in a group include checking your mirrors frequently, maintaining a staggered formation when appropriate, and not following too closely.

Not quite. The answer is Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended swerve.

The best way to initiate a swerve is to apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended swerve. This will cause your motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is Three

There are three lane positions available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

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 no one.

The operative word is "safely." You shouldn't share a lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver. Instead of pairing up with other motorcycles, ride with them in a staggered formation.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is Keep your knees against the gas tank.

Help keep your balance in turns by keeping your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and the motorcycle move together.

Not quite. The answer is increase the throttle.

To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.