Wisconsin Motorcycle Practice Test 1

1.According to Wisconsin law, how must a moped operator treat stop signs and traffic signals?

Mopeds may roll through stop signs at low speedMopeds only obey signals on freewaysMopeds must obey them like any other motor vehicle, yielding in crosswalks and slowing in school zonesSigns do not apply to mopeds because they are treated as bicycles

2.A driver waiting at a side street pulls out directly in front of you. What does the handbook say about why this happens so often?

A small vehicle looks farther off and slower than it really is, so the driver thinks there is timeDrivers can always judge a motorcycle's speed accuratelyMotorcyclists are legally required to yield in every caseHeadlights make motorcycles appear closer than they are

3.Before taking a medication and then riding, what should you do?

Check the label for side-effect warnings, and ask your doctor or pharmacist if unsureDouble the dose to stay alertAssume over-the-counter drugs are always safeTake it only with a little alcohol

4.Why should you start with your right wrist flat when gripping the throttle?

It looks more relaxedIt helps keep you from accidentally applying too much throttleIt is required by lawIt improves your mirror view

5.How should you usually cross railroad or trolley tracks that run across your lane?

Turn to hit them at a full 90-degree angle even if it means leaving your laneRide straight ahead within your lane to cross themStop on the tracks and walk the bike acrossCross them at a 30-degree angle

6.Which of the following is an example of a restricted controlled substance under the drugged driving law?

MarijuanaWaterAspirin taken as directedCoffee

7.A motorcyclist facing a red light that will not change may cautiously proceed only after stopping for at least how long, among other conditions?

45 seconds10 seconds2 minutes15 seconds

8.Who is required by Wisconsin law to wear a helmet while riding?

Operators and passengers under 18, and anyone riding on an instruction permitAll riders regardless of ageOnly passengersNo one; helmets are always optional

9.A helmet you are considering carries a label from the Snell Memorial Foundation. What does the handbook say that adds?

It excuses the wearer from the eye-protection lawIt doubles how long the helmet may legally be usedIt allows the helmet to be worn with the strap undoneExtra assurance of quality, which is why the Motorcycle Safety Foundation suggests it

10.You are about to ride a motorcycle you are not familiar with. What should you be able to do before you take it into traffic?

Recite the machine's horsepower ratingRide it at highway speed on your first attemptReach and work the turn signals, horn, light switch, fuel valve, and cut-off switch without hunting for themRemove the mirrors so they will not distract you