MINNESOTA MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST

11. You should sit on your motorcycle so your arms are:
at a 15-degree angle.
slightly bent.
locked.
straight.
12. When the pavement is wet, you should:
ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
ride in the center portion of the lane.
decrease your following distance.
Non of the other answers is correct.
13. Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
engine braking.
Anti-Lock Braking.
shift braking.
None of the above.
14. Because operation of a motorcycle is more tiring than the operation of a car, you should:
avoid drinking water.
take frequent breaks.
eat foods high in carbohydrate.
keep riding even if you are tired.
15. You should make a special point of using your mirror(s):
All the other answers are correct.
before you change lanes.
when you are stopped at an intersection.
before you slow down.
16. When riding with a passenger:
you are not permitted to pass other vehicles.
you are not allowed carry cargo.
your motorcycle will take longer to stop.
your stopping distance will decrease.
17. Eye protection:
is only needed when riding in bad weather.
None of the other answers is correct.
should give a clear view to either side.
is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
18. When you are being passed from behind, avoid being hit by:
objects thrown from windows.
extended side mirrors.
blasts of wind from larger vehicles.
All of the above.
19. Which of the following can cause your motorcycle to lurch?
Speeding up too quickly
Driving over gravel roads
Turning too fast
Shifting into a lower gear too soon
20. When you ride alongside parked cars, why should you maintain a left lane position?
Motorcyclists should always ride in the left lane position.
You are more likely to hit a car in the right lane position.
You may avoid a door opening into your path.
The center lane position is too slippery.
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