MN Motorcycle Permit (Practice Test #1) Questions And Answers

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and: tight fitting. completely cover your arms and legs. loose fitting. made of an approved material. - ANS completely cover your arms and legs. Use _____ to hold the motorcycle while you start your motorcycle engine on a hill and shift into first gear. your feet your feet the front brake the rear brake the clutch - ANS the front brake Which of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? How much you weigh How fast you drink The number of drinks you've had All of the above. - ANS All of the above As you prepare for your ride, tell your passenger to: keep their legs close to the muffler(s). wear a seat belt. put their feet on the ground at stops. hold firmly onto your waist, hips, belt or passenger handholds. - ANS hold firmly onto your waist, hips, belt or passenger handholds. When a driver on an entrance ramp is merging into your lane, you should: sound your horn. change to another lane if one is open. slow down. increase your speed. - ANS change to another lane if one is open. While riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane with: other motorcycles. cars. You can never share your lane. It depends on the vehicle. - ANS You can never share your lane. You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when: the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it. the motorcycle starts to wobble. you start to lose control in a curve. a tire goes flat. - ANS the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to: fasten the load securely with elastic cords. keep the load low. distribute the load evenly. All of the above. - ANS All of the above. When parking at the roadside, park: with your rear wheel touching the curb. with your front wheel touching the curb. parallel to the curb. on the curb. - ANS with your rear wheel touching the curb. What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind? Left or right Center Center or left Left - ANS Center In a single lane of traffic there are _____ lane positions. three four one two - ANS three When it starts to rain, it's better to avoid riding in the _______ lane position. wet left or right center left - ANS center Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is influenced by: how fast you drink. your DUI. your drinking experience. how fast you travel. - ANS how fast you drink. What is a benefit of riding in the center lane position? It allows you to go faster. It helps you maintain a constant speed. It prevents others from sharing your lane. Your space cushion is maximized. - ANS It prevents others from sharing your lane. You should use both brakes at the same time: when riding on hills. None of the other answers is correct. every time you slow or stop. in emergencies only. - ANS every time you slow or stop. The front brake is operated by ________________ . the right foot pedal the left hand lever the right hand lever the left foot pedal - ANS the right hand lever You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears? Before entering the turn During the turn At any point before, after, or during the turn After entering the turn - ANS Before entering the turn Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo? Securing cargo as low as possible Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar Filling saddlebags evenly Securing cargo with elastic cords - ANS Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast: warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move. sit as far back as possible. consider letting your feet skim along the surface. gradually increase your speed. - ANS consider letting your feet skim along the surface. To stop quickly: grab at the front brake. use the front brake first. use the rear brake first. apply both brakes at the same time. - ANS apply both brakes at the same time.