Rhode Island Motorcycle Practice Test 1

11.Two riders brake in the same curve. One is barely leaned over, while the other is leaned over much farther. What does the manual say about the rider with the steeper lean?

That rider's tires are more likely to lose traction when brakingThat rider can brake harder, since more tire tread is touching the roadLean makes no difference once both brakes are in useThat rider should use only the rear brake to stay balanced

12.A 40-year-old just earned a Rhode Island motorcycle license. What helmet rule applies to this rider during the first year of the license?

A helmet is required only with a passenger aboardA helmet is required only on highwaysNo helmet is required because the rider is over 21An approved helmet must be worn

13.You pulled over and stopped for an emergency vehicle, and it has passed. What does Rhode Island's driver manual say to do before moving back into traffic?

Pull out right behind itSignal and glance over your shoulder for another emergency vehicleHonk to alert other trafficWait five minutes

14.The front wheel locks during a stop. What does the manual say happens if you don't fully release the front brake lever right away?

The rear wheel takes over steeringThe skid stops on its own if you hold the leverThe motorcycle simply stops soonerA crash will result

15.When strapping a tank bag in place, what does the manual tell you to make sure it doesn't catch?

The side standThe license plateBrake lines or cables near the steering headThe rear shock absorbers

16.On a three-wheel motorcycle, what does starting a curve toward the outside of your lane (when oncoming traffic allows) do for you?

It keeps the inside wheel from ever liftingIt improves your view through the curve and reduces its effective radiusIt lets you pass slower traffic in the curveIt lets you brake harder in the middle of the curve

17.A rider raises an arm with the index and middle fingers pointing straight up. What formation are they calling for?

Double fileFollow meSingle fileYou lead

18.Why does the manual say to clean and adjust your mirrors before you start riding?

Mirrors can only be adjusted with toolsMirrors lock in place once the engine is runningAdjusting a mirror while riding one-handed is difficultDirty mirrors make the motorcycle harder for others to see

19.In Rhode Island, when may you cross a marked bicycle lane, and what must you do first?

When turning a corner or entering or leaving a driveway, after yielding to bicyclists in the laneAny time, since bike lanes are open to all trafficOnly when no bicyclist is within a mileNever, not even to turn

20.A rider holds an arm out to the side and points a finger at the gas tank. What are they signaling?

Turn signal onComfort stopHazard in roadwayFuel