Is not required on a motorcycle.

Should be sounded when stopping.

Should always be sounded when riding in fog.

Provides protection in a crash.

Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

Should not be worn when riding.

Louisiana Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

Q.2

A horn:

Is not required on a motorcycle.
Is required equipment.
Should be sounded when stopping.
Should always be sounded when riding in fog.

Q.3

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

Traveling faster than they actually are.
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
Not moving when they actually are.
Closer than they actually are.

Q.4

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

Q.5

When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:

Are too small to have blind spots.
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
Have blind spots that require head checks.
Have only one blind spot.

Q.6

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute
Scan, Erase, End
Stop, Error, Everywhere
Stop, Engine, Error

Q.7

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

Q.8

When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

Begin slowing sooner than usual.
Begin slowing later than usual.
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.

Q.9

Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Come to a complete stop.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.

Q.10

Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement
Dry pavement
Lane markings
Snow

Q.11

A leather jacket:

Can make a rider look cool.
Is usually too warm to wear when riding.
Provides protection in a crash.
Should not be worn when riding.

Q.12

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Staggered
Single-file
Paired up
Riding three across a lane

Q.13

Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:

Comfort.
Protection in a collision.
Protection from the cold.
Discomfort.

Q.14

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 well as goggles.

Q.15

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

Seen by other motorists.
Faster than other vehicles.
On the side of the road.
In the left side of the lane.

Q.16

When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
Blasts of wind.
Headlights.

Q.17

The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.
Your right foot.
Your left hand.
Your left foot.

Q.18

What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

Q.19

To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

Q.20

Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.
Wear bright clothing all the time.
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
Wear dark clothing all the time.

Q.21

To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Be visible.
Communicate your intentions.
Be prepared to react to hazards.
Hope another driver sees you.

Q.22

When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:

Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
Pull over to the shoulder.

Q.23

Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.

Q.24

When turning left, you should:

Press the right handgrip.
Press the left handgrip.
Press both handgrips at the same time.
Not press either handgrip.

Q.25

If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

Allow the load to move freely.
Secure the load so its weight does not shift.
Place the load unsecured in the seat.
Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.