Arkansas Motorcycle Practice Test 10

1.Hazards appear on your left only. Which paths of travel does the manual suggest?

Path 1 onlyThe shoulderAny path, since position does not matterPath 2 or path 3

2.Why do drivers so often say they never saw the motorcycle?

Motorcycles are usually painted dark colors by lawMotorcycle headlights are dimmer than car headlightsMotorcycles travel too slowly to registerSeen head-on or from behind, a motorcycle presents a far smaller shape than a car, and drivers are not looking for one

3.What happens if you change down into a lower gear while still moving too fast for it?

The motorcycle lurches and the rear wheel may skidThe engine stalls immediatelyThe front wheel lifts off the pavementNothing, since the clutch absorbs it

4.What does the Arkansas study guide say a strong gust of wind can do to a motorcycle?

Nothing, because the weight of the engine holds the linePush the machine sideways across an entire laneTrouble only riders who are moving slowlyImprove stability by pressing the tires onto the road

5.What does a flashing yellow arrow permit?

A left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestriansA protected left turn with opposing traffic stoppedA left turn only after coming to a full stopNo turn at all in that direction

6.How should a riding jacket and pants fit?

As loose as possible so air can circulateTight enough to restrict arm movementSnug enough that nothing flaps in the wind, yet loose enough to let you move freelyShort-sleeved so you can feel the wind

7.When may you enter an intersection in Arkansas?

Whenever the light is green, regardless of traffic aheadWhenever no pedestrians are visibleOnly when you can clear it without having to stop insideWhenever you have signaled your intentions

8.What does the manual suggest doing for a friend who has drunk too much to ride?

Let them ride slowly, since a short trip is safeGive them coffee and send them on their wayArrange a safe ride, slow their drinking, keep them there, and get other friends involvedFollow behind on your own motorcycle

9.To make a motorcycle lean into a right-hand turn, what do you do?

Press on the left handgripPull back evenly on both gripsPress on the right handgripShift your weight to the left footrest

10.How should rider and machine lean in an ordinary turn?

The rider stays upright while the machine leansBoth lean together at the same angleThe rider leans farther in than the machineThe rider leans away from the turn