Rhode Island Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
The horn may go off.
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

Q.2

You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

Q.3

When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.
In the sidecar.
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

Q.4

Your lane position should help you:

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
Keep others from passing you.
Travel to your destination as quickly as possible.
Linger in the blind spots of other drivers.

Q.5

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

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

Q.6

When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

It increases your line of sight.
It decreases your line of sight.
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
It allows the other driver to speed up.

Q.7

As you slow or stop, you should:

Shift up through the gears.
Shift down through the gears.
Take the bike out of gear.
Stay in the same gear.

Q.8

When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
Parking meters.
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

Q.9

Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

Q.10

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.11

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

Q.12

When passing a vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.
You may pass on the shoulder.
You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.

Q.13

When making an ordinary stop, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.

Q.14

More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
Happen at night.

Q.15

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.16

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.

Q.17

When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.
Single-file.
Staggered.
Passing.

Q.18

When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
Has survived a previous crash.
Provides hearing protection.

Q.19

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

Q.20

When riding at night:

Distances are easier to judge than they are during the day.
Using a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see.
Use only one lane position.
Reduce your speed.

Q.21

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.
Change lanes and let them pass.
Speed up.
Get off the roadway.

Q.22

If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

Decrease your usual following distance.
Increase your usual following distance.
Travel on the shoulder.
Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.

Q.23

Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket
Boots
Gloves
A stocking cap

Q.24

Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.
Be worn only during the day.
Be worn only at night.
Be worn day and night.

Q.25

If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

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