Washington Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is close the throttle slowly.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should close the throttle slowly. Don't brake; that could make the wobble worse. Don't try to accelerate out of the wobble; that could make the motorcycle even more unstable.

Not quite. The answer is Wearing protective gear

Wearing protective gear will help protect you if you are involved in a collision, but it does NOT lessen your chances of being involved in one.

Not quite. The answer is Every time you ride

You should check the tires on your motorcycle every time you ride. A tire problem can be a lot more hazardous to a motorcycle than to a car.

Not quite. The answer is press on the right handgrip.

Pressing on the right handgrip causes the motorcycle to lean right, which will cause it to turn right. If you don't know how to use countersteering, consider taking a training course.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

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 doing all of the above.

You can decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by maintaining an adequate space cushion, increasing your visibility to others, and communicating your intentions to them.

Not quite. The answer is at low speeds.

Most motorcycle crashes occur at speeds of less than 35 mph. Use caution when riding at any speed.

Not quite. The answer is a full lane width

Even though they are smaller than cars, motorcycles require a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is slower

The added weight of a passenger will cause your motorcycle to respond more slowly. Therefore, you should ride a little slower, especially when taking bumps, corners, or curves.

Not quite. The answer is Center

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option. Riding closer to the center portion of your lane helps to keep other vehicles from sharing the lane.

Not quite. The answer is Wear protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Help protect yourself from injury in a collision by wearing protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Not quite. The answer is Cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

To cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees and then make a deliberate turn. Crossing at a lesser angle could cause your tires to catch and throw you off balance.

Not quite. The answer is choosing the most visible lane position.

Increase your visibility at an intersection by choosing the most visible lane position so that drivers will be able to see you.

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

You should pull the engine kill switch if the throttle is stuck and you have already tried to free it by twisting it back and forth.

Not quite. The answer is pull in the clutch.

When crossing a very slippery surface, you should pull in the clutch and coast slowly.

Not quite. The answer is helps stabilize the motorcycle.

You can help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by rolling on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is Maintain your speed.

If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over a metal grating, you should relax, maintain your speed, and ride straight across. Trying to compensate for the weaving feeling is hazardous.

Not quite. The answer is will change throughout the curve.

When you ride through a curve, the most effective lane position will change throughout the curve. Use lane positions to your advantage.

Not quite. The answer is pull in the clutch and coast.

When crossing a very slippery surface, you should pull in the clutch and coast slowly.