Wyoming Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

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 remain in first gear.

When you're stopped at a stop sign, your motorcycle should remain in first gear so you can start off easily again.

Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed.

At night, you can increase your chances of avoiding hazards by reducing your speed and increasing your following distance. This will give you more time to react if something unexpected happens.

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 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 Shift gears quickly.

Using your high beam, increasing your following distance, and reducing your speed will increase your safety at night. Shifting your gears quickly will not increase your safety at night.

Not quite. The answer is at low speeds.

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

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

When it is raining, you should ride in either the left or right lane position. The center lane position may be slippery from the buildup of oil and other vehicle fluids.

Not quite. The answer is center

To discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane, you should ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is flat.

Hold the handgrips firmly to keep your grip over rough surfaces. Start with your right wrist flat. This will help keep you from accidentally using too much throttle.

Not quite. The answer is when you need more power to accelerate.

In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift when you need more power to accelerate.

Not quite. The answer is adjusting your lane position as you ride.

You can maintain an adequate space cushion by adjusting your lane position as you ride to keep away from hazards.

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 for a motorcycle rider than a car driver.

Not quite. The answer is close the throttle slowly.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT try to accelerate out of the wobble. That might make the motorcycle even more unstable. Don't brake either; that might make the wobble worse. Instead, gradually close the throttle and pull off the road when it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is ride in the center lane position.

The best way to discourage another vehicle from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Before you mount your motorcycle, you should check the tires, the signal lights, and the oil and other fluids.

Not quite. The answer is lean together at the same angle.

In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle should lean together at the same angle.

Not quite. The answer is Cover the clutch and the brake.

When riding through an area of potential hazards, you should cover the clutch and the brake to reduce your reaction time.

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 lean in the direction of the turn.

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