Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is keeping both knees against the gas tank.

You can help keep your balance while turning by keeping your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and the motorcycle move together.

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 Slow, look, press, roll

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

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

When looking where you want to turn, turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Moving your shoulders or upper body may turn the motorcycle more than you want. Keep your eyes level with the horizon and reduce your speed before the turn.

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 Never

The operative word is "safely." In Wisconsin, two motorcycles are legally allowed to share a lane. However, a staggered formation is a safer choice. You shouldn't share your lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, you may need to use the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Source: WI Stat § 346.595

Not quite. The answer is four seconds

The Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook recommends a following distance of at least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Under poor riding conditions, increase your following distance even more.

Not quite. The answer is maintain or increase your speed.

To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is On long stretches of road

The staggered formation should be used on long stretches of road. In curves or turns or anywhere else that motorcyclists may need to change their lane position, they should ride single file.

Not quite. The answer is When you're riding in a group

When riding in a group, you should not increase your following distance because it might encourage cars and trucks to cut in front of you.

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 do all of the above.

Changing your lane position can communicate your intentions to other vehicle operators, keep you from being in a blind spot, and provide a possible escape route.

Not quite. The answer is lean in the direction of the turn.

To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handlegrip in the direction of the turn and lean in the direction of the turn.

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 It 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 Left

When passing parked cars to your right, ride in the left lane position. You can avoid problems caused by doors opening, drivers getting out of cars, or people stepping from between cars. However, if there is also oncoming traffic to your left, ride in the center lane position to provide a space cushion on both sides of you.

Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

You can ride safely on slippery surfaces by slowing down and avoiding sudden moves that could result in loss of control.

Not quite. The answer is different for each curve.

Every curve is different. The best path through a curve may not follow the curve of the road. Change your lane position as needed to help you.

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 handlegrip. This will cause the motorcycle to steer left briefly, which will cause the motorcycle to lean to the right.

Not quite. The answer is left foot lever.

The left foot lever is the gear shifter. The right foot pedal controls the rear brake.