Required only for riders under the age of 18.

Only required if it is raining.

Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.

Help other drivers identify you.

Sit as far back on the bike as possible.

Arizona Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-8 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Most crashes happen:

Far from home.
On short trips.
On long rides.
Several hours into the ride.

Q.2

Helmets are:

Required for all riders.
Required only for riders under the age of 18.
Optional for all riders.
Only required if it is raining.

Q.3

When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

Q.4

When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.
Only the rear brake.
Both brakes.
Either brake, but never both at the same time.

Q.5

A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.
Upshfting.
Cross-shifting.
Rolling on the throttle.

Q.6

Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.

Q.7

After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Exercise
Coffee
Time
Food

Q.8

When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
Only have one set of footrests.
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

Q.9

The best lane position:

Is always the right portion of the lane.
Is always the center portion of the lane.
Is always the left portion of the lane.
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.

Q.10

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Once a season.

Q.11

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

Q.12

What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain
Loosening the chain
Using the throttle more
Applying the rear brake

Q.13

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
Five seconds.

Q.14

Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
Help other drivers identify you.
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
Offer no protection.

Q.15

What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.
Reduce their speed.
Make sudden moves.
Ride on the shoulder.

Q.16

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections
Highways
Parking lots
Residential areas

Q.17

Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?

The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.
The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.
The helmet looks cool.

Q.18

To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

Always press on the left handgrip.
Always press on the right handgrip.
Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Q.19

When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
Speed up.
Swerve quickly.
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

Q.20

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

Q.21

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Does not protect your face as effectively as goggles.

Q.22

To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day.
Wear dark clothes.
Keep your headlight on at all times.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Q.23

Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:

To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.

Q.24

Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

Front and emergency
Rear and emergency
Front and rear
Only a front brake

Q.25

What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

Q.26

In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

Wear an approved helmet.
Wear face or eye protection.
Wear protective clothing.
Have a windshield.

Q.27

When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.

Q.28

Taking a turn too fast:

Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.

Q.29

When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

Q.30

Passengers should:

Lean as the operator leans.
Hold onto their seat.
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
Never hold onto the operator.