Arkansas Motorcycle Practice Test 9

11.Why is braking while leaned over in a corner risky?

The brake fluid heats up faster in a leanThe front brake stops working entirely when leanedThe rear brake reverses its effectLess traction is left for braking, and a greater lean angle makes losing grip more likely

12.What should riding boots or shoes be like?

High and sturdy enough to cover and support the ankles, with short heels and hard, slip-resistant solesLow-cut with tall heels for grip on the pegsSoft-soled with the laces left long and looseOpen at the heel so a foot goes down quickly

13.What is the manual's advice about relying on a motorcycle horn?

It is louder than a car horn and can be relied onIt is not as loud as a car horn, so use it but do not rely on itIt should never be used in trafficIt works only above 30 mph

14.How much room does the Arkansas study guide ask motorists to leave when they follow a motorcycle?

The same two seconds they would leave behind any other vehicleFour to six secondsTwo car lengths, whatever the speedNo extra room, because a motorcycle takes up so little space

15.When should tinted eye protection be left behind?

On bright summer afternoonsWhenever there is little outside lightAny time you ride with a groupWhenever the pavement is dry

16.What is engine braking, and how should it be used?

Slowing produced by switching the engine off while rollingSlowing produced by downshifting, done one gear at a time through the friction zoneSlowing produced by holding the clutch inSlowing produced by revving the engine in neutral

17.What does Arkansas's Move Over law require on a multilane highway?

Moving to the lane farthest away from the stopped vehicle whenever possibleStopping on the shoulder until the officer waves you pastSounding your horn as you passLeaving the highway at the next exit

18.What does a speed limit sign tell an Arkansas driver?

Only the maximum, which applies in every conditionThe speed at which traffic is currently movingA suggestion that carries no penaltyThe minimum and maximum allowed, with the maximum meant for ideal conditions

19.A county judge has not set a speed limit on a particular Arkansas county road. What limit applies?

25 miles per hour55 miles per hourThere is no limit40 miles per hour

20.What does the manual say about making eye contact with a driver waiting to pull out?

It is a reliable sign the driver will waitIt proves nothing, because a driver can look right at a rider and not see themIt removes the need to cover the brakesIt is only meaningful at night