Need as much room to stop as other larger vehicles.

Need less room to stop than other larger vehicles.

Ohio Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-5 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Wearing which of the following colors will make you less visible to other motorists?

Orange
Yellow
Brown

Q.2

What does a traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow mean?

Drivers must come to a complete stop.
Drivers may proceed through the intersection with caution.
Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic.

Q.3

A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.
You heard a loud noise.
A discharge of air can be seen.

Q.4

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.
Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.

Q.5

You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.
Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.
Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

Q.6

A motorcyclist should not rely only on their mirrors because:

Sometimes mirrors can be dirty, limiting the motorcyclist's view.
Mirrors are always unreliable.
Motorcycles have blind spots.

Q.7

If you accidentally lock your rear brake on a good traction surface, you should:

Let go of the rear brake.
Keep the rear brake locked until you stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

Q.8

Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.
Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.
Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

Q.9

When riding a motorcycle, your lane position:

Has little impact on whether or not other drivers can see you.
Is very important because it may affect whether or not other drivers can see you.
Cannot protect you from wind blasts from other vehicles.

Q.10

Motorcycles:

Need less room to stop than other larger vehicles.
Need as much room to stop as other larger vehicles.
Can stop instantly.

Q.11

When passing a vehicle, you:

May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.
Must not exceed the speed limit.
Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.

Q.12

When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.
Riding in pairs.
A staggered formation.

Q.13

If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Relax on the handgrips.
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
Use both brakes and stop quickly.

Q.14

Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white
Blue, black, gray, and purple
Orange, red, yellow, and green

Q.15

When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.
Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake only.

Q.16

To improve your chances of being seen, you should:

Use your headlight only at night or when conditions reduce visibility.
Always use your headlight.
Add an orange tint to your headlight.

Q.17

An ideal lane position should:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.
Invite others to share your lane.

Q.18

A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Encourage the tailgater to pass by slowing down or changing lanes.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore the tailgater.

Q.19

To control a motorcycle well, you should:

Use your arms to hold yourself up.
Keep your knees against the gas tank.
Sit so your arms are straight when reaching for the handlebars.

Q.20

When choosing a jacket for protection, you should ensure that it:

Fits loosely and flaps in the wind.
Fits snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind.
Is it not made of leather or another sturdy material.

Q.21

A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.
Takes about an hour.
Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

Q.22

Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.
The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking.
The brake controls do not work in turns.

Q.23

For motorcycle operators, eye protection is:

Required.
Not required, but recommended.
Not recommended.

Q.24

When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders.
Turn just your head.
Turn your head, shoulders, and torso.

Q.25

To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:

Drink coffee.
Limit your riding per day.
Play loud music.

Q.26

Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.
Do not have blind spots because a motorcycle is usually smaller than a car
Are not required.

Q.27

If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

Q.28

An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
Improper tire inflation.

Q.29

When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.

Q.30

When riding near a truck:

If you cannot see the truck’s mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
You should not be able to see the truck’s mirrors.
You should concentrate on operating your motorcycle and not worry about the truck’s mirrors.

Q.31

To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.
Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.
Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

Q.32

__________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

Tailgating
Inappropriately sounding a horn
Communicating with other drivers

Q.33

As your motorcycle accelerates, you will need to:

Shift to a higher gear.
Shift to a lower gear.
Put the bike in neutral.

Q.34

When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:

In the outside of the curve.
In the inside of the curve.
Where you can most safely handle road and traffic conditions.

Q.35

A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.
You will be able to stop quickly.
You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

Q.36

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In the front of the group.
At the tail end of the group.
Beside the lead rider.

Q.37

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

Q.38

You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

Before every ride.
Every week.
Once a month.

Q.39

For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.
Not required, but recommended.
Not recommended.

Q.40

After riding over an object on the road, you should:

Continue riding because the danger has passed.
Pull to the side of the road and check your tires and rims for damage.
Stop to remove the object from the road.