Nebraska Motorcycle Practice Test 1

11.The throttle sticks open and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?

Turn off the fuel valve and wait for the engine to starveBrake hard while leaving the engine runningShift straight into neutral and coast indefinitelyUse the cut-off switch and pull in the clutch together

12.How should a riding jacket and pants fit?

Snug enough not to flap, but loose enough to move freelyTight everywhere, including at the elbows and kneesShort-sleeved in warm weather to avoid overheatingLoose enough to billow, which adds cooling

13.When does the manual want you to use your turn signals?

Only when another vehicle is within a blockOnly for left turns, since right turns are expectedOnly where signs require itEvery time you turn or change lanes

14.When do most motorcycle crashes happen, according to the Nebraska manual?

On short trips, within minutes of leavingAlmost always after midnightMostly during organized group ridesOn long highway trips after several hours in the saddle

15.How much confidence should a rider place in eye contact with a driver?

It is no guarantee the driver has actually seen youIt removes the need to cover the brakesIt is reliable proof the driver will yieldIt is reliable at night but not by day

16.Where is the best place to ride once rain begins to fall?

Squarely in the middle of the laneOn the painted edge line, which drains fastestOn the shoulder until the rain stopsIn the tire tracks left by other vehicles

17.If you cannot avoid a road covered with snow or ice, what does the manual advise?

Maintain highway speed so the wheels keep gyroscopic stabilityRide with both feet on the footrests and the front brake coveredKeep the motorcycle upright, go as slowly as possible, and stay off the brakesLean into every correction and use the rear brake steadily

18.What does the manual say about large animals such as deer, elk or cattle?

Sound the horn and hold your speedSwerve into the oncoming lane if it looks clearAccelerate past them as you would a dogBrake and be prepared to stop, because they are unpredictable

19.When must a Nebraska motorcycle crash be reported to the State?

Only when a citation was issuedOnly when the motorcycle had to be towedWithin thirty days, for any crash at allWithin ten days, if there was injury, death or damage over $1,500

20.When are drivers most tempted to squeeze into your lane beside you?

Only when your headlight is offOnly at nightOnly on rural two-lane roadsIn heavy traffic, when passing you, when you set up to turn, or when you head for an exit