Rhode Island Motorcycle Practice Test 2

1.Once you're under way with a load, what does the manual tell you to do from time to time?

Stop and check that it hasn't shifted or loosenedRetie it only at the end of the dayCheck only the tire pressureNothing until you arrive

2.What does the manual say about the safety of the front brake?

Used correctly, it is safeAvoid it, because it flips the motorcycleUse it only in emergenciesUse it only on dry pavement

3.What does the motorcycle manual say about drinking at a pace of one drink per hour?

It has no effect on your judgmentIt guarantees you stay under any legal limitIt speeds up how fast you sober upAlcohol may still build up in your body, especially for women

4.What does Rhode Island's Basic Speed Law mean for a posted speed limit?

You may exceed it by 10 mph in good weatherIt is the top speed for ideal conditions, so you must slow down when conditions are worseIt applies only to trucksIt is a minimum you must reach

5.Why can passing take longer than usual when your motorcycle is fully loaded for a trip?

Tire pressure must be lowered firstThe added momentum makes the motorcycle surge aheadAcceleration power is lower, so passes need more time and distanceLuggage blocks the view of the passing lane

6.What does the manual advise about add-ons and modifications to your motorcycle?

Modifications are required before highway useOnly modify the motorcycle while it is under warrantyAdd accessories freely; they never affect handlingAvoid any that make it harder to handle

7.What does the manual say about lane position when riding at night?

Lane position doesn't matter after darkRide on the center line so drivers see youAlways ride in the right thirdBe flexible, choosing the part of the lane that best helps you see, be seen and keep a space cushion

8.How does the manual describe the role of tailgating, or following too closely, in crashes that involve motorcyclists?

It matters only at nightIt is a frequent factorIt matters only when following trucksIt is almost never a factor

9.In the Evaluate step of SEE, where does the manual say escape paths can be?

Only behind youOnly in the oncoming laneOnly on the shoulderIn front of you or to the sides

10.For a two-wheeler in a parallel space, the manual's usual advice is to park angled with the back wheel against the curb. What exception does it note?

State law bans angle parking everywhereMotorcycles must always park nose-inAngle parking is allowed only at nightLocal rules in some cities call for parking parallel to the curb