Wisconsin Motorcycle Practice Test 5

11.How many passengers may legally ride on a moped in Wisconsin?

None; mopeds are built for one person and carrying a passenger is illegalOne passenger if they wear a helmetTwo passengers on roads under 25 mphAny number the seat can hold

12.Two separate hazards show up ahead of you at the same moment. What does the handbook recommend?

Concentrate on the bigger hazard and ignore the otherTake them one at a time, adjusting for each in turnSpeed up so you clear both of them quicklyStop in the traffic lane until both are gone

13.What does the handbook say about depending on your motorcycle's horn?

It is louder than a car's, so it will always be heardIt should be saved for nighttime emergencies onlyIt is weaker than a car horn, so use it but do not count on itSounding it in traffic is against the law

14.If your front wheel and handlebars begin to wobble from side to side, what should you do?

Accelerate hard to ride through itApply the brakes firmlyFight the wobble with strong steering inputGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually

15.As you approach a right turn, where in the lane should you place your motorcycle?

Directly over the center line of the lane, turning from the middleNear enough to the curb side that no vehicle can slip in between you and the curbWell to the left, deliberately leaving the curb side openAnywhere at all, since your turn signal already warns everyone

16.The handbook reminds riders to know their signs and road markings before passing. Why does this matter when passing?

Because signs and markings are only suggestionsBecause you may pass anywhere as long as you signalBecause passing is allowed at any speed once you commitBecause they tell you where passing is legal and the speed limits you must stay within

17.What is the first thing to do when you see a slippery surface ahead?

Accelerate to cross it quicklyBrake hard on the slick surfaceTurn sharply to avoid it at speedSlow down before you reach it to cut your chance of skidding

18.You have swerved around an object and it is now behind you. How do you get back onto your original course?

Press the handgrip on the side opposite your swerveSqueeze the front brake hard to straighten yourself upThrow your weight sharply toward the outsideTurn the handlebars the same direction a second time

19.On a road posted at 25 mph or less, when may two mopeds ride side by side?

Never; mopeds must always ride single fileOnly if one of them is turningAny time, on any roadWhen both moped riders agree to it

20.An applicant under 18 needs which of the following to get a cycle instruction permit?

A commercial licenseTwo years of car driving experienceParental sponsorship, proof of driver education, and enrollment in a basic rider courseNothing beyond the standard fee