Rhode Island Motorcycle Practice Test 7

11.You move to Rhode Island with a valid out-of-state license that carries a motorcycle endorsement. What happens to the endorsement?

It stays valid only in your former stateIt turns into a learner permitIt transfers to your Rhode Island license as an equivalent endorsementIt is dropped, and you must test for it again

12.In its advice on fatigue, why does the manual tell riders to dress warmly?

Wind, cold and rain tire a rider out quicklyWarm clothing makes the motorcycle easier to seeInsulated gear is required on all highwaysHeavy layers lower the motorcycle's center of gravity

13.If you carry a backpack on a ride, how does the manual suggest wearing it?

Hung from the handlebarsSecurely attached, with straps adjusted so it rests lightly on the seatLoose, so it can shift as you leanStrapped to the passenger footrests

14.The railroad tracks at a crossing look abandoned. What does Rhode Island's driver manual say to assume?

A train could still use themNo train will comeYou may cross without lookingOnly freight trains use such tracks

15.Why does the manual stress learning to brake correctly?

Braking only matters on three-wheel motorcyclesImproper braking is still a significant factor in many motorcycle crashesBraking errors affect only passengersABS has made braking technique irrelevant

16.In the Execute step of SEE, which action is described as communicating your presence?

Changing lanesUsing your lights and/or hornSlowing downMoving within your lane

17.When you carry a passenger, what does the manual say about your own seating position?

Slide forward onto the tank to make roomSit on the passenger portion of the seatSit as far back as possibleYou should not have to sit farther forward than usual

18.Why might you need to adjust your motorcycle's suspension before carrying a heavy load?

Suspension should never be changed from factory settingsTo compensate for the rear of the motorcycle sitting lowerTo make the brakes strongerTo raise the headlight beam higher

19.In the manual's night-riding advice, what does "do not override your headlight" mean?

Never switch to high beamDon't add extra lights to the motorcycleTurn the headlight off in townKeep your total stopping distance within the reach of your headlight beam

20.A pedestrian with a white cane is waiting at the corner while you're stopped at a red light, planning to turn right. Why does Rhode Island's driver manual say not to assume they expect your turn?

They can see your turn signalThey always have a walk signalRight turns on red are banned near pedestriansThey use the sound of traffic to judge when it's safe to cross