The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.

The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.

The motorcycle should not lean.

Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.

Ohio Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Reflective clothing should:

Be worn at night.
Not be worn during the day
Never be worn.
Not be worn at night.

Q.2

When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.
Fit snugly.
Be uncomfortable.

Q.3

When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Snug.
Defect-free.
Attractive.

Q.4

Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane

Q.5

During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
The motorcycle should not lean.

Q.6

A "wobble," or a sudden shaking of the front wheel and handle bars, can usually be traced to:

Incorrect tire pressure or uneven loading.
Improperly tightening the front wheel to the frame.
Hitting an object with the front tire.

Q.7

When stopping, you should:

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

Q.8

When wearing a helmet at the time of a crash, a rider is:

Less likely to survive than a person who is not wearing helmet.
Just as likely to survive as a person not wearing a helmet.
More likely to survive than a person not wearing helmet.

Q.9

If your motorcycle starts to weave while riding over uneven metal bridge gratings, you should:

Downshift immediately to a lower gear.
Proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
Relax and steer straight.

Q.10

When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.
Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.

Q.11

Which material provides the best protection in the case of a crash?

Denim
Leather or synthetic materials
Wool

Q.12

Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.
To watch for pedestrians ahead.
To look for dark clouds that may indicate poor weather conditions.

Q.13

When cars are merging from an entrance ramp:

A motorcyclist should assume the entering drivers see them.
A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them.
A motorcyclist should stop.

Q.14

What type of footwear is the best for motorcycle riders?

Sneakers
Leather boots
Sandals

Q.15

Which factor does not play a major role in affecting your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Age
The amount of alcohol consumed
Body weight

Q.16

There is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic:

On the highway.
At intersections.
On rural roads.

Q.17

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Provide you with an escape route.
Help you receive wind blasts.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

Q.18

Passengers should:

Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.
Never hold onto the rider.
Not lean into any turn.

Q.19

You should pick a lane position that:

Best increases your visibility and allows for a safe cushion of space.
You like, without regard to others.
Gets you close to other vehicles.

Q.20

The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:

The pavement is slippery.
The sun is shining.
You believe stopping will be routine.

Q.21

The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.22

If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.
Experience a more stable ride.
Unintentionally leave the road.

Q.23

The human body removes alcohol at a rate of:

About one drink per hour.
About two drinks per hour.
About three drinks per hour.

Q.24

When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.
The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.
Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

Q.25

When changing lanes, you should:

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.
Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.
Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder.

Q.26

When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Ride within the posted speed limits.
Exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass, but not by more than 10 mph.
Pass more than one vehicle at a time.

Q.27

When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.

Q.28

When riding a motorcycle:

The mirrors provide a perfect view.
The mirrors do not show your blind spots.
The mirrors should not be used, except when parking.

Q.29

You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.
If traffic is light.
If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

Q.30

If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

Load the bags as evenly as possible.
Unevenly distribute weight into the saddlebags.
Place as much weight as possible into one saddlebag.

Q.31

Where should you position your motorcycle when entering a curve?

The outside of the curve
The inside of the curve
Wherever traffic and road conditions require

Q.32

A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.
The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.
The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

Q.33

The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.
Maintain eye contact.
Wave at drivers.

Q.34

If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers.
Adjust your speed accordingly.
Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.

Q.35

A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.
A test of the turn signals.
A paint inspection.

Q.36

In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.
Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.
Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

Q.37

When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:

Less time than usual to stop and speed up.
The same amount of time to stop and speed up as it usually does.
More time than usual to stop and speed up.

Q.38

One problem with a motorcyclist riding directly next to another vehicle is that:

The other vehicle may block the motorcyclist's escape route.
The motorcyclist can be easily seen by other drivers.
The motorcyclist may not be able to read signs on the side of the road.

Q.39

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.40

The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time is to:

Just start riding. There is no better way to learn than by doing.
Just start riding. Most bikes are similar, so you don’t have to take the time to identify safety features.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear pattern.