Louisiana Motorcycle: Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

A rider should check mirrors before slowing down because a following driver:

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May not expect you to slow when or where you do — The driver behind may not expect you to slow, or may misjudge where you intend to slow, such as at a nearer driveway instead of a distant intersection.

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Always keeps a safe distance

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Can hear your engine slowing

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Will always change lanes for you

Question 2

On a two-lane highway, how should a staggered group get past slower traffic?

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One rider at a time, each judging the oncoming traffic personally — Each rider has to judge the gap fresh, because oncoming conditions can change between the leader's pass and the next rider's turn.

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As a single block, everyone moving out together

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Two riders side by side at a time

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Only the leader passes and the rest wait at the next town

Question 3

When is a group of riders advised to leave staggered formation and travel single file?

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Through curves and turns, and when joining or leaving a freeway — Bends, turns and ramps demand more room for each rider, so the group strings out into one line for those stretches and re-forms afterwards.

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Whenever the group is on a straight, open road

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Only after dark

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Only when the group has more than ten riders

Question 4

When a parked car has someone sitting in the driver's seat, the manual suggests you should:

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Give a quick beep of the horn to get their attention — This is one of the situations where a quick beep of the horn is wise, since the driver may pull out or open a door in front of you.

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Speed up past them silently

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Move onto the sidewalk

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Assume the car will not move

Question 5

When passing parked cars with no oncoming traffic, the manual advises staying:

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Toward the left of your lane — Stay toward the left of your lane when passing parked cars to avoid opening doors and people stepping out.

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As close to the parked cars as possible

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On the center line

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On the far right edge

Question 6

The manual says the best way to deal with a tailgater is usually to:

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Change lanes and let them pass — Get the tailgater in front of you: change lanes and let them pass, or slow and open space so they are encouraged to pass.

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Speed up to lose them

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Brake hard to warn them

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Ride on the shoulder

Question 7

Who should take the lead and sweep positions on a group ride?

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The most experienced riders present — Both ends of the group go to the most seasoned riders: the leader watches for what is coming, and the sweep rides last and sets the pace.

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The two riders with the largest motorcycles

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Whoever knows the route best, whatever their skill

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The newest riders, so the others can watch them

Question 8

Where should the least experienced riders be placed in a group ride?

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Directly behind the leader — Newer riders sit just behind the lead so they never have to chase the group, and the more seasoned riders behind them can watch how they are doing.

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At the very back of the group

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Beside the leader

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Spread evenly through the group

Question 9

While another vehicle overtakes you, one of the hazards the manual names is:

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Mirrors that stick out farther than the vehicle's fenders — Some drivers forget how far their mirrors project beyond the bodywork, and a mirror sweeping past can strike a rider who is close to the passing vehicle.

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The glare of the other vehicle's headlights

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Brake dust thrown from the wheels

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The noise of the engine

Question 10

The very first step in passing another vehicle, according to the manual, is to:

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Ride in the left of the lane to see and be seen, then signal — Ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to widen your line of sight and be more visible, then signal and check traffic.

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Accelerate hard immediately

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Move onto the shoulder first

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Turn off your headlight

Question 11

Why does the manual warn against moving to the side of your lane farthest from a vehicle that is passing you?

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It can tempt the passing driver to cut back in too early — Hugging the far edge looks like an invitation, and the driver may swing back over before there is really room for the vehicle.

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It puts you on the dirtiest part of the lane

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It hides you from traffic behind you

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It makes your headlight harder to see

Louisiana Motorcycle: Sharing the Road practice test

Study questions with answers

1. A rider should check mirrors before slowing down because a following driver:

2. On a two-lane highway, how should a staggered group get past slower traffic?

3. When is a group of riders advised to leave staggered formation and travel single file?

4. When a parked car has someone sitting in the driver's seat, the manual suggests you should:

5. When passing parked cars with no oncoming traffic, the manual advises staying:

6. The manual says the best way to deal with a tailgater is usually to:

7. Who should take the lead and sweep positions on a group ride?

8. Where should the least experienced riders be placed in a group ride?

9. While another vehicle overtakes you, one of the hazards the manual names is:

10. The very first step in passing another vehicle, according to the manual, is to:

11. Why does the manual warn against moving to the side of your lane farthest from a vehicle that is passing you?

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