Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is When you want to be most visible to the driver ahead of you

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is allows your knees and elbows to absorb shock.

Rising off the seat slightly lets your knees and elbows absorb shock. This technique can be used when riding over obstacles or on uneven surfaces.

Not quite. The answer is is not a guarantee that they will yield to you.

Eye contact is not a guarantee that drivers will yield to you. Often, drivers fail to notice motorcyclists even when they are looking directly at them.

Not quite. The answer is the left

When you are preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by riding in the left lane position. This lane position will let you see beyond the vehicle ahead of you and spot oncoming hazards. It will also make your pass more visible to the driver of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best eye and face protection is provided by a shatter-resistant face shield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is Before you start to ride

Before each ride, clean and adjust the side mirrors. It can be difficult and dangerous to adjust them while you're riding.

Not quite. The answer is Move to the left portion of the lane

When you approach a blind intersection, move to the lane position that brings you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. In this particular situation, you should move to the left portion of the lane, so the driver on the cross street can see you as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is At a smaller angle, you might catch your tires.

Cross tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees to avoid catching your tires on the tracks. You could lose your balance or tip over if you cross at a smaller angle.

Not quite. The answer is The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.

Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. Flash your brake light whenever you think it may not be seen.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch for extended side mirrors, objects being thrown from windows, and blasts of wind (especially from a larger vehicle).

Not quite. The answer is using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop.

Using your brakes properly means using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method.

Not quite. The answer is Fully apply both the front and rear brakes.

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 Turn the rider’s head to the left

Motorcycles have “blind spots” just like other vehicles. Before you change lanes, turn your head and check that lane for other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is change lanes.

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

Not quite. The answer is When you're riding on ice

To maintain balance and safety when riding on ice, skim the surface of the road with your feet. If your motorcycle starts to slip, you can steady it with your feet.

Not quite. The answer is in day and night.

Reflective clothing is important for safety in both day and night. You should wear bright, reflective clothing at all times.

Not quite. The answer is Use the rear brake to hold you until the engine takes hold.

When starting your motorcycle on an upgrade, use the rear brake to hold you until the engine takes hold.

Not quite. The answer is lacked one of the above skills.

Studies have shown that most riders involved in crashes underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear tire, did not separate braking from swerving, or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so.