California Motorcycle Practice Test 10

11.May a motorcyclist ride in a California carpool (HOV) lane?

Yes, unless signs posted for that lane say otherwiseOnly during the morning and evening rushNo, those lanes are limited to cars carrying two or more peopleOnly when a passenger is riding with you

12.Which factors matter most in setting a rider's blood alcohol concentration?

The brand of alcohol and the hour of the dayHow much sleep you had and how far you plan to rideThe outside temperature and your years of riding experienceHow much you drank, how quickly you drank it, and your body weight

13.When riding in a group, why do riders often agree on hand signals before the ride?

So everyone knows the signals for riding single file and what to do about a hazardTo wave at people on the sidewalkBecause turn signals are illegal in a groupTo grip the handlebars more tightly

14.According to the handbook, which of these counts as an intersection for a rider?

Only a crossing controlled by a signal or a stop signAny spot where traffic can cross your path, a residential driveway includedOnly a place where two numbered highways meetOnly crossings that lie inside city limits

15.A round, yellow sign with a large X and the letters 'RR' means:

A railroad crossing is aheadA rest area is aheadA hospital is nearbyThe road is closed

16.How can you tell that a motorcycle helmet meets the U.S. DOT safety standard?

It has DOT lettering applied by the maker, not a stick-on labelAny helmet sold in a store automatically meets the standardIt is the lightest, thinnest helmet you can findIt has decorative spikes and no chin strap

17.When another vehicle is passing you, where is the best place to ride in your lane?

In the center portion, so you keep a space cushion and stay visibleOn the edge nearest the passing carFar onto the shoulderWeaving to make the driver slow down

18.A car is coming down an entrance ramp beside you and no other lane is open. What should you do?

Adjust your speed to open a gap and stay near the middle of your laneHold your speed and expect the driver to yield to youMove to the edge of your lane nearest the rampStop on the roadway until the car has merged

19.When a group of riders reaches a curve, a turn, or a narrow road, they should:

Ride single file so each rider has the full laneStay side by side to keep the group tightSpeed up to get through together fasterMove onto the shoulder to pass one another

20.Why do drivers so often pull out in front of an oncoming motorcycle?

Motorcycles are required by law to yield in every caseA narrow vehicle looks farther away and slower than it really isDrivers hear a motorcycle long before they can see itMotorcycles normally travel below the posted limit