Ultimate Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: Essential
Questions and Answers.
l) The front brake supplies about ____of total stopping power on a cruiser-type motorcycle.
a. 30 percent
b. 50 percent
c. 70 percent
d. 100 percent
1) C
The front brake is more powerful and
can provide at least three-quarters of your total stopping power. The front brake
is safe to use if used properly.
2) The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is ________.
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 4 hours
2) B
Generally, alcohol can be eliminated in the body at the rate of about one drink per hour.
3) On a sport bike. approximately ____of total stopping power is provided by the rear brake.
a. 10 percent
b. 30 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 80 percent
,3) A
on sport bike types of motorcycles. only about 10 percent of total stopping power is provided by the
rear
brake. ** PAY ATTENTION TO WHICH BRAKE -- i thought it was "front" brake here... **
4) The tachometer on a motorcycle shows
a. road speed in miles per hour
b. gear position
c. engine speed in rotations per minute
d. miles driven
4) C
A tachometer shows engine speed in rotations per minute. A speedometer shows road speed. and an
odometer shows miles driven.
5) Proper posture includes having the right wrist:
a. higher than the knuckles.
b. flat or even with the knuckles
c. lower than the knuckles
d. at whatever position is comfortable
5) B
Hands — Hold the handlegrips firmly to keep your grip over rough surfaces. Start with your right wrist
flat. This will help you keep from accidentally using too much throttle. Also, adjust the handlebars so
your hands are even with or below your elbows in order to use the proper muscles for precision
steering.
6) When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
a. Just behind the leader.
,b. In front of the group.
c. At the tail end of the group.
d. Beside the leader.
answer — page: 45
6) A
Place inexperienced riders just behind the leader where more experienced riders can watch them from
the back.
7) If you are riding your motorcycle and encounter a threatening dog. you should _______.
a. kick at the dog
b. try to swerve around the dog
c. slow down when approaching the dog and then speed up
d. run over the dog
7) C
Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. If you are chased, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you
approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Do not kick at the animal. Keep control of
your motorcycle and look to where you want to go. For larger animals (deer, cattle, etc.), brake and
prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.
8) The most effective way to stop quickly is to ______.
a. use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line.
b. use only the front brake.
c. use only the rear brake.
d. engine brake.
8) A
Use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line. Both brakes equals 100 percent braking power and
therefore the shortest stop.
, 9) Bright. reflective colors should be worn
a. only at night
b. during the day.
c. all the time when riding
d. never
9) C
Bright reflective clothing helps the rider be seen by others.
10) It is a good idea to flash your brake light when
a. someone is following too closely
b. never
c. when you need to slow suddenly
d. when turning
10) C
Because letting off the throttle can slow the motorcycle, drivers behind you may not realize you are
slowing. It is a good idea to flash your brake light to let them know you are slowing.
11) a good entry-speed for a curve IS ____________.
a. a speed that allows you to roll on the throttle or maintain throttle at the beginning of the curve
b. a speed that allows you to brake through the curve.
c. the fastest speed you can take the curve
d. the slowest speed you can take the curve
11) A
Applying or maintaining throttle at the beginning of the curve stabilizes the suspension and slightly
increases ground clearance.
** avoid braking if possible so any answer that involves "brake" is probably wrong **
Questions and Answers.
l) The front brake supplies about ____of total stopping power on a cruiser-type motorcycle.
a. 30 percent
b. 50 percent
c. 70 percent
d. 100 percent
1) C
The front brake is more powerful and
can provide at least three-quarters of your total stopping power. The front brake
is safe to use if used properly.
2) The average time for adults to process one alcoholic drink is ________.
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
d. 4 hours
2) B
Generally, alcohol can be eliminated in the body at the rate of about one drink per hour.
3) On a sport bike. approximately ____of total stopping power is provided by the rear brake.
a. 10 percent
b. 30 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 80 percent
,3) A
on sport bike types of motorcycles. only about 10 percent of total stopping power is provided by the
rear
brake. ** PAY ATTENTION TO WHICH BRAKE -- i thought it was "front" brake here... **
4) The tachometer on a motorcycle shows
a. road speed in miles per hour
b. gear position
c. engine speed in rotations per minute
d. miles driven
4) C
A tachometer shows engine speed in rotations per minute. A speedometer shows road speed. and an
odometer shows miles driven.
5) Proper posture includes having the right wrist:
a. higher than the knuckles.
b. flat or even with the knuckles
c. lower than the knuckles
d. at whatever position is comfortable
5) B
Hands — Hold the handlegrips firmly to keep your grip over rough surfaces. Start with your right wrist
flat. This will help you keep from accidentally using too much throttle. Also, adjust the handlebars so
your hands are even with or below your elbows in order to use the proper muscles for precision
steering.
6) When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
a. Just behind the leader.
,b. In front of the group.
c. At the tail end of the group.
d. Beside the leader.
answer — page: 45
6) A
Place inexperienced riders just behind the leader where more experienced riders can watch them from
the back.
7) If you are riding your motorcycle and encounter a threatening dog. you should _______.
a. kick at the dog
b. try to swerve around the dog
c. slow down when approaching the dog and then speed up
d. run over the dog
7) C
Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. If you are chased, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you
approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Do not kick at the animal. Keep control of
your motorcycle and look to where you want to go. For larger animals (deer, cattle, etc.), brake and
prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.
8) The most effective way to stop quickly is to ______.
a. use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line.
b. use only the front brake.
c. use only the rear brake.
d. engine brake.
8) A
Use both brakes simultaneously in a straight line. Both brakes equals 100 percent braking power and
therefore the shortest stop.
, 9) Bright. reflective colors should be worn
a. only at night
b. during the day.
c. all the time when riding
d. never
9) C
Bright reflective clothing helps the rider be seen by others.
10) It is a good idea to flash your brake light when
a. someone is following too closely
b. never
c. when you need to slow suddenly
d. when turning
10) C
Because letting off the throttle can slow the motorcycle, drivers behind you may not realize you are
slowing. It is a good idea to flash your brake light to let them know you are slowing.
11) a good entry-speed for a curve IS ____________.
a. a speed that allows you to roll on the throttle or maintain throttle at the beginning of the curve
b. a speed that allows you to brake through the curve.
c. the fastest speed you can take the curve
d. the slowest speed you can take the curve
11) A
Applying or maintaining throttle at the beginning of the curve stabilizes the suspension and slightly
increases ground clearance.
** avoid braking if possible so any answer that involves "brake" is probably wrong **
