MOTORCYCLE TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the three basic types of motorcycles?
Street motorcycles, dual purpose motorcycles, off road motorcycles
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine.
It stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off Switch, and Choke/Clutch.
Fuel: If equipped, turn the fuel supply valve On.
Ignition: Turn ignition switch to the On position. Some indicator lights should come on.
Neutral: Be in neutral. The green light in the instrument cluster indicates neutral. When
in neutral, the motorcycle will roll forward and backward with the clutch lever, front brake
lever, and rear brake pedal released.
Engine Cut-off Switch: Put the switch in the Run/On position.
Choke/Clutch: Set the choke as needed (On for a cold engine).
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
"Thumb, key, valve."
To stop the engine, first move the engine cut-off switch to Off with your right thumb.
Then turn the ignition switch to Off.
Turn the fuel supply valve to Off if it has that position.
What is the friction zone?
,The friction zone is a small area in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the
connection between the engine and the rear wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do?
Fully squeezing in the clutch lever removes power from the rear wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
If you lose control of the motorcycle while riding in this course, you should squeeze in
the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture?
Keep your fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture?
Keep your back straight and head and eyes up. Keep both feet on the footrests and
near the controls. Keep your knees and elbows in. Arms should be relaxed and bent.
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed?
At higher speeds, you initiate a change of direction by first pressing (forward or down)
the handgrip on the same side of the intended turn. This is called countersteering
because the handlebars are initially moved opposite the direction of the turn.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn?
Slow: Reduce speed if needed before entering a turn by rolling off the throttle and using
the brakes as needed. Sometimes downshifting to a lower gear is necessary, and this
should be done before the turn begins. You want to set up for the turn by having a safe
entry speed. A safe entry speed is the speed at the beginning of the turn that allows you
to maintain or increase speed while in the turn.
Look: As you approach a curve, evaluate its features ahead of time: sharpness or
radius, length, surface conditions, etc. As you near the entry point, continue to search
by keeping your head up and eyes moving throughout the turn. Turning your head in the
direction of the turn helps you keep a good visual picture. Continuously scan far and
near as well as to the sides. Notice where the turn ends and what is after the turn.
Press: To initiate motorcycle lean, first press forward on the handgrip in the direction of
the turn. Press left handgrip, lean left, go left. Press right handgrip, lean right, go right.
, Then adjust your steering to maintain the path of travel.
Roll: Use the throttle to maintain or slightly increase speed. Avoid quick or sudden
throttle roll-on or roll-off that would affect smoothness as this influences the suspension
and tire grip.
What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean?
Search: while approaching and going through a curve, scan for key information.
Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements. For normal street
speeds, you and the motorcycle should lean together.
In what type of turn does counterweighting help?
However, for slow, tight turns like a U-turn in a parking lot, you can lean independently
from the motorcycle (counterweighting). This permits more motorcycle lean for a
sharper turning radius. Putting more pressure on the outside footrest can also help.
What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why?
You should be in first gear by the time you stop.
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop?
The motorcycle should be straight up and the handlebars should be square before you
come to a complete stop.
Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake?
The front brake provides 70 percent or more of the stopping power. This is because
forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface, giving it more grip
than the rear tire.
How does the motorcycle's weight shift during braking?
This is because forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface,
giving it more grip than the rear tire.
How do you stop in a curve?
When braking to a stop in a curve, gradually apply both brakes as you straighten the
motorcycle. The motorcycle should be straight up and the handlebars should be square
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the three basic types of motorcycles?
Street motorcycles, dual purpose motorcycles, off road motorcycles
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine.
It stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine Cut-off Switch, and Choke/Clutch.
Fuel: If equipped, turn the fuel supply valve On.
Ignition: Turn ignition switch to the On position. Some indicator lights should come on.
Neutral: Be in neutral. The green light in the instrument cluster indicates neutral. When
in neutral, the motorcycle will roll forward and backward with the clutch lever, front brake
lever, and rear brake pedal released.
Engine Cut-off Switch: Put the switch in the Run/On position.
Choke/Clutch: Set the choke as needed (On for a cold engine).
What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine?
"Thumb, key, valve."
To stop the engine, first move the engine cut-off switch to Off with your right thumb.
Then turn the ignition switch to Off.
Turn the fuel supply valve to Off if it has that position.
What is the friction zone?
,The friction zone is a small area in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the
connection between the engine and the rear wheel.
What does squeezing the clutch lever do?
Fully squeezing in the clutch lever removes power from the rear wheel.
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
If you lose control of the motorcycle while riding in this course, you should squeeze in
the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed.
What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture?
Keep your fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat.
What are the other elements of proper riding posture?
Keep your back straight and head and eyes up. Keep both feet on the footrests and
near the controls. Keep your knees and elbows in. Arms should be relaxed and bent.
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed?
At higher speeds, you initiate a change of direction by first pressing (forward or down)
the handgrip on the same side of the intended turn. This is called countersteering
because the handlebars are initially moved opposite the direction of the turn.
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn?
Slow: Reduce speed if needed before entering a turn by rolling off the throttle and using
the brakes as needed. Sometimes downshifting to a lower gear is necessary, and this
should be done before the turn begins. You want to set up for the turn by having a safe
entry speed. A safe entry speed is the speed at the beginning of the turn that allows you
to maintain or increase speed while in the turn.
Look: As you approach a curve, evaluate its features ahead of time: sharpness or
radius, length, surface conditions, etc. As you near the entry point, continue to search
by keeping your head up and eyes moving throughout the turn. Turning your head in the
direction of the turn helps you keep a good visual picture. Continuously scan far and
near as well as to the sides. Notice where the turn ends and what is after the turn.
Press: To initiate motorcycle lean, first press forward on the handgrip in the direction of
the turn. Press left handgrip, lean left, go left. Press right handgrip, lean right, go right.
, Then adjust your steering to maintain the path of travel.
Roll: Use the throttle to maintain or slightly increase speed. Avoid quick or sudden
throttle roll-on or roll-off that would affect smoothness as this influences the suspension
and tire grip.
What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean?
Search: while approaching and going through a curve, scan for key information.
Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering.
Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements. For normal street
speeds, you and the motorcycle should lean together.
In what type of turn does counterweighting help?
However, for slow, tight turns like a U-turn in a parking lot, you can lean independently
from the motorcycle (counterweighting). This permits more motorcycle lean for a
sharper turning radius. Putting more pressure on the outside footrest can also help.
What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why?
You should be in first gear by the time you stop.
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop?
The motorcycle should be straight up and the handlebars should be square before you
come to a complete stop.
Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake?
The front brake provides 70 percent or more of the stopping power. This is because
forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface, giving it more grip
than the rear tire.
How does the motorcycle's weight shift during braking?
This is because forward weight shift pushes the front tire down onto the road surface,
giving it more grip than the rear tire.
How do you stop in a curve?
When braking to a stop in a curve, gradually apply both brakes as you straighten the
motorcycle. The motorcycle should be straight up and the handlebars should be square
