Alaska Motorcycle: Practice test - Practice Test 3

Gloves designed for motorcycle riding are usually made of leather. In addition to improving your grip, gloves provide protection for a rider's hands and fingers.

When riding, you should sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips. This will permit you to easily and comfortably reach and operate the controls.

Because it is more difficult to see and judge distances in the dark than in daylight, you should maintain an expanded following distance of at least three seconds when riding at night. It may take you longer than usual to realize the vehicle in front of you has stopped and you may need additional time to slow or stop to avoid hitting the vehicle.

If you experience chain slippage, tightening the chain may help. If tightening the chain does not reverse the problem, replace the chain before continuing to ride your motorcycle.

When following a car, it is often best to ride in the center portion of the lane. The center portion allows you to be seen in the driver's rearview mirror. Most drivers check their rearview mirrors more often than their side mirrors, so being visible in a rearview mirror increases your chances of being seen.

Crashes are the most likely to occur for untrained, beginning riders who are unfamiliar with their motorcycle.

Before riding with a heavy load, you should make sure your tire pressure, spring pre-load, air shocks, and dampers are at the settings recommended for the relevant weight.

A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.

If your front wheel locks, immediately and completely release the front brake. Re-apply the brake smoothly.