Is slowing down by downshifting.

Is slowing down by turning the engine off.

Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

Any time you plan on changing lanes.

When you’re planning to increase your speed.

Only when there is a lot of traffic.

Rhode Island Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-16 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

A three-wheeled motorcycle:

Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
Should not be operated in curves.
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.

Q.2

Any person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.06 percent
0.08 percent

Q.3

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

Other drivers may not see you.
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
You may run off the road.

Q.4

To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Be made of a soft material.
Be made of a heavy material.
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

Q.5

At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day
Once a week
Once a year
Before every ride

Q.6

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.7

Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Change lanes and let them pass.

Q.8

Engine braking:

Is illegal.
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
Is slowing down by downshifting.
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

Q.9

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

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

Q.10

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

Keep going and hope to wake up.
Ride faster.
Ride on the shoulder.
Get off the road and rest.

Q.11

Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather
Denim
Wool
Polyester

Q.12

Riding directly alongside another vehicle:

Can place you in the driver's blind spot.
Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.
Is safe because it limits your escape routes.
Should only be done during the day.

Q.13

When securing a load, you should place the load:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
On a sissy bar.
Only on one side of the motorcycle.

Q.14

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your skills will not be affected.
Side effects may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

Q.15

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.

Q.16

When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid sudden moves.
Use both brakes.
Brake quickly.

Q.17

When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.
Is about to stop.
Plans to turn right.
Is about to slow down.

Q.18

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact
Using a turn signal
Following another vehicle
Nothing

Q.19

If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

Lengthen your following distance.
Shorten your following distance.
Leave the road.
Speed up.

Q.20

Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed.
Only when there is a lot of traffic.
Any time you plan on changing lanes.
Only if it is dark outside.

Q.21

Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.
Is not allowed.
Should only be used at night.
Does not help you to be seen.

Q.22

Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

Well below the legal limit.
Once reaching the legal limit.
Just above the legal limit.
Well above the legal limit.

Q.23

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.
Acceleration.
Upshifting.
Coasting.

Q.24

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.25

If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?

Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
Arrange for other transportation.
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
Slow their pace of drinking.