Alaska Motorcycle: Practice test - Practice Test 1
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A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
The pavement is slippery.
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
Traffic is heavy.
Mirror checks:
Are unimportant.
Should only be done on long trips.
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Are not helpful since you can't do anything about what is behind you.
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
You cannot stop.
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
Face shields and goggles:
Will likely never need to be replaced.
Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.
Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.
Should not allow air to pass through.
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
Ride single-file.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
When changing lanes, riders should:
Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
Not worry about other traffic.
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.
Wearing which of the following colors can help you be seen by other drivers?
Black
Brown
Blue
Orange
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Lengthen your following distance.
Shorten your following distance.
Leave the road.
Speed up.
How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?
About 10 percent
About 25 percent
About 50 percent
About 70 percent
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