Arkansas Motorcycle: Practice test

To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time. Scan the road ahead to help you avoid the need for last-minute stops.

Perform safety checks before every motorcycle ride. Test your brake controls individually to make sure each one activates the brake lights.

You will get the most head and neck protection from a helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards. The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is wear a properly secured, good-quality helmet.

When riding on the road, position yourself in a manner that allows you the most possible space. If there are hazards to your left, ride on the right side of your lane. If there are hazards to you right, ride on the left side of your lane.

To swerve away from a hazard, apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip located on the side of your intended escape.

There is no single lane position that is always best and no single lane position that should always be avoided. A responsible rider adjusts their position as conditions change.

Look through every turn by turning just your head, not your shoulders, and keeping your eyes level with the horizon.

When riding, you should be positioned so that you are able to easily operate all controls. Sit with your arms slightly bent and use your arms to steer rather than to hold up your body. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance during turns.

When being passed, the center portion of the lane is generally the safest lane position for a motorcyclist. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with it. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle can also be dangerous because it may prompt the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so.